I know this probably has been said before, but I decided to post this anyways. It is evident that sometime in the next three years Hearts of Iron IV will end its development cycle (and it's very probable to be the next two). Obviously, Paradox Interactive's main focus as of posting this has been Europa Universalis V. However, once that game is released and the initial bug fixes are sent through, Hearts of Iron V will likely enter full development (they probably have already started concept work, etc.). This means that there will be a highly limited number of DLC left for this game. If I had to guess, we should expect 2-3 before they eventually allow the fat lady to sing and watch as the game sinks away in favor of a shinier replacement (unless they merge everything into one mega DLC). This leaves the question in the air, what do Hearts of Iron IV's future DLC look like?
So, I dedicate this threat to the one to maybe two people who see it and also wish to theorize. I am sure there are other threads like it, and I won't be surprised if no one sees this one. But, to anyone who decides to respond, thank you!
My personal theories on the matter:
1. One DLC will most definitely be a Japan and China rework. Considering the recent dev posts about changing how alliances work, it could be something that gets announced within the next few months. Having the Chinese United Front and Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere be two different forms of alliances would really work into a Japan/China rework's favor. And, Japan's current focus tree is one of the worst in the game. It is the smallest for a Great Power, and has the least amount of flavor.
2. A significant possibility would be a northern Balkans reworks. This could be folded into a final-goodbye-dlc (kind of like EUIV's final DLC) that incorporates other changes other areas like the U.S. or UK, but could also be its own flavor pack. As it currently stands, Yugoslavia's current focus tree is awful, especially for a country that played such a key role in the Second World War. And, both it and Romania's focus trees provide very little means of proper expansion. This is not to mention the presence of the worst focus tree in the entire game just to the North (that being Czechoslovakia's, which has been begging for a rework since the release of Death or Dishonor. People who think the old British Raj tree was the worst never gave Czechoslovakia a go. They can be fun, but their tree is ass).
3. Lastly, an Allies expansion is a significant possibility. While the American, French, and British trees are far more extensive than the current Japanese one, they are also smaller than their current German, Italian, and Soviet counterparts. This is another area where an alliance system change might be beneficial. But, considering that their focus trees aren't quite as bad, they will likely be placed on the back burner in favor of other projects. And, it is very likely that this would be part of a final-goodbye-dlc.
Anyways, that's all folks
So, I dedicate this threat to the one to maybe two people who see it and also wish to theorize. I am sure there are other threads like it, and I won't be surprised if no one sees this one. But, to anyone who decides to respond, thank you!
My personal theories on the matter:
1. One DLC will most definitely be a Japan and China rework. Considering the recent dev posts about changing how alliances work, it could be something that gets announced within the next few months. Having the Chinese United Front and Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere be two different forms of alliances would really work into a Japan/China rework's favor. And, Japan's current focus tree is one of the worst in the game. It is the smallest for a Great Power, and has the least amount of flavor.
2. A significant possibility would be a northern Balkans reworks. This could be folded into a final-goodbye-dlc (kind of like EUIV's final DLC) that incorporates other changes other areas like the U.S. or UK, but could also be its own flavor pack. As it currently stands, Yugoslavia's current focus tree is awful, especially for a country that played such a key role in the Second World War. And, both it and Romania's focus trees provide very little means of proper expansion. This is not to mention the presence of the worst focus tree in the entire game just to the North (that being Czechoslovakia's, which has been begging for a rework since the release of Death or Dishonor. People who think the old British Raj tree was the worst never gave Czechoslovakia a go. They can be fun, but their tree is ass).
3. Lastly, an Allies expansion is a significant possibility. While the American, French, and British trees are far more extensive than the current Japanese one, they are also smaller than their current German, Italian, and Soviet counterparts. This is another area where an alliance system change might be beneficial. But, considering that their focus trees aren't quite as bad, they will likely be placed on the back burner in favor of other projects. And, it is very likely that this would be part of a final-goodbye-dlc.
Anyways, that's all folks
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