Players who enjoy strategy games have nothing to lose by checking out Paradox Interactive’s acclaimed sequel Hearts of Iron IV. Steam users can play it now at not cost whatsoever to see if it’s up their alley, but the promotion is only available for a very limited time.
As of now, Hearts of Iron IV is completely free to play for gamers on Steam. This special offer will only last until June 15 at 1:00 PM. While the game will no longer be able to play for free after the deadline, it will remain on sale at a heavily discounted price for a while longer for anyone who wants to keep the fun going. It’s available to purchase for $9.99, an 80% discount from its normal price of $49.99. That deal will be active until June 25, another ten days after the free-to-play promotion expires.
Special Sales for Hearts of Iron IV Are Also Active
Additionally, players can also pick up the Hearts of Iron IV: General Edition at a marked-down price as well. This includes the base game along with two DLC: Hearts of Iron IV: Battle for the Bosporus and Hearts of Iron IV: La Resistance. This can be picked up for $14.99, down 75% from its usual price of $59.99. That offer also ends on June 25.
Hearts of Iron IV has been given “Very Positive” reviews by more than 122K players. It’s also been largely praised by various outlets, including a 9/10 score by IGN. One recent review comes from a player who logged more than 1,400 hours into the game, warning that getting into it comes with “sacrificing your social life.” It’s noted that every campaign can play out differently, which is fantastic when it comes to replay value.
Hearts of Iron IV Is More Than a Historical Simulation
The game is teased by the developers as being “more than a historical simulation.” It offers a chance to change history, where players’ decisions will open up alternate paths. This means tiny changes, such as where to launch opening attacks, to affecting whether to re-establish democracies or forgotten monarchies. Gamers can plan their own unique military strategy in granular detail, from designing their armies to pursuing specific political objectives. Expansion packs can have players focusing on specific nations, such as China and Japan or the British Commonwealth nations.
The official Steam listing reads, “Take charge of history’s greatest war machines in Hearts of Iron IV, a grand strategy wargame that challenges your strategic abilities and political insight. Refight World War II at the head of a nation from the time period, building up an industrial powerhouse and a diplomatic alliance that will effectively wage war on ideological opponents.”
Hearts of Iron IV is available to play for free via Steam until the special promotion expires on June 15.
- Released
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June 6, 2016
- ESRB
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Everyone 10+
- Developer(s)
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Paradox Development Studio
- Engine
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Clausewitz Engine
- Multiplayer
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Online Co-Op
- Number of Players
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1-32