‘Hearts of Iron IV’ Set for D-Day Anniversary Release

One of my favorite epic scale WWII series on PC has always been Hearts of Iron from Paradox Interactive and the newest edition is slated for a June 6th, 2016 release. In Hearts of Iron IV, you’ll be able to lead practically any historical nation of the period. Regardless if you take the reins of a major power embroiled in the global maelstrom or a small country simply aiming to survive intact, HOI IV allows you to re-fight (and even rewrite) history. Digitally, of course.

It’s also important to note this grand strategy series has always been exceptionally deep, yet sometimes a touch overwhelming for inexperienced players, so Paradox has indicated this latest incarnation will be easier for newcomers to grasp. The Hearts of Iron IV release also happens to coincide with the 72nd anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day. You can preorder the game now (with additional DLC content included) and the title carries an MSRP ranging from $39.99 – 89.99 depending on your favor of extras.

From Paradox:

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history. From the heart of the battlefield to the command center, you will guide your nation to glory and wage war, negotiate or invade. You hold the power to tip the very balance of WWII.  It is time to show your ability as the greatest military leader in the world. Will you relive or change history? Will you change the fate of the world by achieving victory at all costs?

Main Features

• Total strategic war: War is not only won on land, sea and in the air. It’s also achieved in the hearts and minds of men and women.
• Authentic real-time war simulation: Let the greatest commanders of WW2 fight your war with the tools of the time; tanks, planes, ships, guns and newly discovered weapons of mass destruction.
• Assume control of any nation: Choose from the greatest powers striving for victory, or the small nations trying to weather the storm.
• Turn the world into your battlefield: Experience the full WWII timespan in a topographical map complete with seasons, weather and terrain. Snow, mud, storms can be both your strong ally and a ruthless enemy.
• Negotiate or force your will: Experience the advanced politics and diplomacy systems, form factions, engage in trade for resources and appoint ministers to your party.
• Intense Online Combat: Battle in both competitive and cooperative multiplayer for up to 32 players. Featuring hotjoin and cross-platform multiplayer.
• Give your nation a unique edge: Experience the flexible technology system, where all major powers get their own unique identity. Develop detailed historic tanks and planes through research and army experience.

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