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Hearts of Iron

Updated v2.0.0.3

Hearts of Iron is a grand strategy game set during World War II where you control any nation from 1936 to 1948. Manage your country's industry, research technologies, and negotiate diplomacy while directing military forces across land, sea, and air. Each decision influences the war's outcome, leading to alternate historical paths based on your strategic choices.

Simulation Strategy
Hearts of Iron
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
About this game

Hearts of Iron Overview

Hearts of Iron is the first ever World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope. The game map spans the entire world and allows players to take part in any front they choose. You can play any nation in the world, but the game focuses on the epic struggle between the great alliances of the world orders – Fascism, Communism and Democracy.

  • Epic gameplay – Global map with all the nations between 1936-1946.
  • Scenario generator – Allows the players to modify and construct their own settings and campaigns and add national detail in thousands of combinations!
  • Deep diplomatic model – Unique system to simulate political systems and their effect on neutral nations in relation to alliances.
  • Domestic political system.
  • Highly advanced research model – Change the course of war by getting super weapons and better production capabilities.
  • Real Time gameplay set to pause at any time – One minute of gameplay translates to one hour passed in reality.
  • Historical generals and political leaders – Thousands of real persons researched for individual detailed uniqueness.
  • Strategic level military system – over 100 different ground, air and naval forces fighting the total war on divisional level.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Hearts of Iron:
    • Run or double-click setup_hearts_of_iron_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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