Popular World War II grand strategy titleHearts of Iron IVis getting its sixth expansion pack. Paradox Interactive revealedGötterdämmerung, the upcoming expansion that will revise the German focus tree to allow the most played faction to have even more choices of direction including taking Germany down a monarchist, a restored democratic, or even an alternate fascist path.
It certainly makes sense for Paradox to revamp Germany’s Focus Tree inHOI4, as other countries have gotten bigger tree revisits in recent expansions, and Germany is the most-played country. Austria has also received a revised Focus Tree, allowing players to vie for freedom from German control as well as rebuilding the Habsburg Empire with surrounding countries.
Two countries are also receiving new Focus Trees for the first time, essentially making them new options to play as. The first one is Hungary, where players will have to use technology to overcome the manpower shortages in the country. Players who succeed can eventually reform the Austro-Hungarian Empire and create a powerful unified faction in doing so. The second country getting a focus tree is Belgium. As Belgium, players can resist or welcome German supremacy and then draw on the wealth of the Congo.
Aside from the new and revised Focus Trees,HOI4is also getting some love with various systems. Special Projects will allow players to build scientific facilities and pursue advanced research by assigning scientists to them. A new Raid function allows you to attack specific targets with carefully planned strikes such as ports, industrial structures, research facilities, and more, hitting them with targeted bombing strikes, commando raids, and paratroop attacks.
TheHearts of Iron IV:Götterdämmerungexpansion is set to release on July 17, 2025 for $24.99 on PC. This expansion is also part of theHOI4 Expansion Pass 1as well.
