: A new mechanic allowing nations to license military technology from more advanced powers or sell their own designs for a profit.
: New levels of puppetry and autonomy specifically for fascist regimes. Changes in Version 1.4 "Oak"
The free 1.4 update, which accompanied the DLC, brought several major base-game overhauls: Hearts of Iron IV Death or Dishonor v1.4.2
The country pack for Hearts of Iron IV , released alongside the 1.4 "Oak" patch , focuses on the nations caught between the competing ambitions of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Version 1.4.2 was a follow-up stability update that refined the mechanics introduced in this expansion. Key Features of Death or Dishonor
: Dedicated, deep-branching focus trees for Hungary, Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia . These allow players to navigate historical tensions or pursue alternate histories, such as reviving the Austro-Hungarian Empire as Hungary. : A new mechanic allowing nations to license
: A complete redesign of the air combat interface, mission selection, and wing management on the map.
: Adjustments were made to how nations surrender, including the ability to stop a capitulation by reclaiming enough territory and the capital. Critical Reception Version 1
This pack introduces content primarily for Central European and Balkan "minor" powers.