Hearts of Iron IV Patch 1.15: Götterdämmerung DLC

The latest expansion for Hearts of Iron IV will focus on Central Europe, particularly Germany, one of the most played countries in the game. Titled Götterdämmerung, translating to “Twilight of the Gods” in English, the DLC will release alongside Patch 1.15 on November 14th.

Götterdämmerung Features

As part of the expansion, Germany will receive a larger focus tree with more monarchist content, as well as alternative democratic and fascist paths. Austria, Hungary, and Belgium will receive completely overhauled focus trees, including scenarios where the AI can keep Austria independent.

hearts of iron 4 gotterdammerung austria focus tree — *After November 14th, Austria will finally be upgraded from the generic focus tree*

Besides country changes, Paradox is also overhauling the oft-forgotten special projects aspect of Hearts of Iron. A new experimental research mechanic is being introduced, and the hope is that super weapons will finally be relevant in campaigns.

Accompanying the special projects changes will be a new Raids feature. You’ll be able to conduct high risk, high reward raids on enemies’ military or research installations, providing another tool in your arsenal as you pursue world domination.

Götterdämmerung will be a part of the Expansion Pack 1, which will include this expansion, the Graveyard of Empires country pack, and the Prototype Vehicles unit pack.

Although it may take some time to get used to pronouncing it, Götterdämmerung should be a valuable addition to Hearts of Iron. Super weapon research and targeted military raids were vital elements of World War 2; it only makes sense that this will be mimicked in Hearts of Iron.