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Hearts of Iron IVThis DLC Requires:Hearts of Iron IV
Region restrictions
Activates within United States
Will NOT activate in the following countries:
Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Moldova, Republic of, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe.
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Description

Build a new empire, resist foreign aggression or explore the limits of neutrality in Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone. This new expansion for Paradox Interactive’s World War II grand strategy wargame adds new alternate history options and gameplay variety for three nations, as well as other significant changes.

Features:

  • New Italian Focus Tree: Follow the historical path of Mussolini's Italy or rewrite history by restoring power to the monarchy, leading a Communist revolution or replacing Mussolini with one of a variety of new contenders.
  • New Ethiopian Focus Tree: Defy the odds to defeat the Italian invader or resist the conqueror from abroad using unique Government in Exile abilities.
  • New Swiss Focus Tree: Surrounded by France, Germany and Italy, the mountain nation of Switzerland finds strength in its neutrality, balancing competing factions and overtures from the great powers.
  • New Peace Conference Options: Demilitarize zones of the map or entire nations, bid on the capital ships of defeated powers, or claim control of enemy resources or factories as reparations.
  • Aircraft Designer: Design and build your own planes, from nimble interceptors that prioritize speed to durable bombers crafted to unload tons of destruction from high above.
  • Unit Medals: A log of each division’s accomplishments lets you track their performance, and even allows you to award unique medals to division commanders for their actions in the field.
  • Embargo Interaction: Embargo your enemies with a new diplomatic interaction, preventing them from trading with you if they have generated enough world tension.
  • New Unit Models: Over 20 new unit models for Italy, Ethiopia, and Switzerland
  • New Plane Models: 67 new plane models
  • 12 New Music Tracks
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Requirements

Windows Requirements:
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows® 7 64 Bit | Windows® 8.1 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 | Steam Deck
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard.
Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard.
Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
  • Requires Hearts of Iron IV to play.
  • Requires Steam and a Steam Account to play Windows version.
Linux Requirements:
MINIMUM:
OS: Ubuntu 18.04
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 650 @ 3.20 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX470 with 1GB VRAM / Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard, and speakers are required. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Ubuntu 18.04
Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.20 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX570 with 2GB VRAM / Latest available proprietary drivers from both manufacturers
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard, and speakers are required. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
  • Requires Hearts of Iron IV to play.
  • Requires Steam and a Steam Account to play Linux version.

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  1. PFP

    Must have for added gameplay*****

    The plane designer and the overhaul to Italy make this a must have DLC. The new peace conference options are also a huge improvement.

    by Saisai, Switzerland - Mar 2nd 2026
  2. PFP

    One of those HoI IV packs to buy on sale*****

    Good enough to want in your library, bad enough that you can hold out for a sale. I deduct a star for any pack were Paradox gates what should be free updates to certain mechanics behind a DLC paywall. The country packs themself are decent.

    by tv2zulu, Denmark - Oct 11th 2025
  3. PFP

    National focus tree for italy and swiss.*****

    Great if u like playing has italy or swiss,

    by Raoul A., Sweden - Jun 9th 2025
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