Hearts of Iron IV

by Paradox Development Studio · published by Paradox Interactive

Released June 6, 2016 on PC, Mac, and Linux.

About Hearts of Iron IV

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history. From the heart of the battlefield to the command center, you will guide your nation to glory and wage war, negotiate or invade. You hold the power to tip the very balance of WWII. It is time to show your ability as the greatest military leader in the world. Will you relive or change history? Will you change the fate of the world?

Release dates by platform

PCJune 6, 2016 · Out now

MacJune 6, 2016 · Out now

LinuxJune 6, 2016 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score846 reviews

Steam reviewsVery Positive90% of 361K positive

Player score81222 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS	Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 750 \| AMD® FX 4300
Memory	4 GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) \| AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) \| Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) \| AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11
DirectX	Version 9.0c
Storage	2 GB available space

OS	Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5 2500K \| AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G
Memory	6 GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) \| AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) \| Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake)
DirectX	Version 9.0c
Storage	2 GB available space

Hearts of Iron IV FAQ

When did Hearts of Iron IV come out?

Hearts of Iron IV was released on June 6, 2016 for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Hearts of Iron IV on PlayStation 5?

No. Hearts of Iron IV has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Hearts of Iron IV on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Hearts of Iron IV has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Hearts of Iron IV on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Hearts of Iron IV has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Who is making Hearts of Iron IV?

Hearts of Iron IV is developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive.

Is Hearts of Iron IV multiplayer?

Yes. Hearts of Iron IV supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Hearts of Iron IV cost?

Hearts of Iron IV costs $49.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Hearts of Iron IV good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 361,479 reviews are positive. Critics average 84/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Hearts of Iron IV?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Hearts of Iron IV system requirements page.