Hearts of Iron IV
Hearts of Iron IV is a grand strategy computer wargame developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. It was released worldwide on 6 June 2016. It is the sequel to 2009's Hearts of Iron III and the fourth main installment in the Hearts of Iron series. Like previous games in the series, Hearts of Iron IV is a grand strategy wargame that focuses on World War II. The player can control any country in the world, starting either in 1936 or 1939. Players have the option of following a nation's historical path, or leading a non-historical path.
| Hearts of Iron IV | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Paradox Interactive |
| Director(s) | Dan Lind (2016-2021) Peter 'Arheo' Nicholson (2021-present) |
| Composer(s) |
Sabaton |
| Series | Hearts of Iron |
| Engine | Clausewitz Engine |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Genre(s) | Grand strategy wargame |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
By May 2018, the game had sold a total of one and a half million copies worldwide. As of June 2023, the game has sold over five million copies on Steam alone. Since its release, Paradox has released downloadable content for Hearts of Iron IV, greatly expanding player choice.