About the Game

Begin your foray into the chaos of the 20th century’s darkest hour with Paradox’s classic grand strategy wargame and a selection of region focused expansion packs. Write your own history of the Second World War, guiding any nation’s political, industrial or military development while trying to stay ahead of rapidly mobilizing hostile neighbors.

Learn to master land, air and sea with the Hearts of Iron IV - Starter Edition. This package includes:

• Hearts of Iron IV base game: Play any nation on earth in the lead up to WW2, directing its research, industrial production, political fate and military operations. Includes the Together for Victory, Waking the Tiger, and Death or Dishonor expansions, formerly sold separately.
  
• Man the Guns: This naval themed expansion gives you complete control of the sea lanes of the world. Design your own ships, negotiate naval treaties, reroute shipping to avoid dangerous areas, and explore new content for Mexico, the Netherlands, and alternate American and British histories.
  
• Allied Armor Pack: Over 50 new armor sprites to represent historic tank, tank destroyer and mobile artillery units from the Allied forces.
  
• Allied Speech Music Pack: Listen to 70 minutes of inspiring speeches from major leaders of the Allied cause in World War II. Thirteen different speeches are included, with selections from Churchill, Chamberlain, MacArthur and more.