Hearts of Iron IV – By Blood Alone (DLC) (Steam)
Rewrite the Fate of Nations in a New Expansion

Platform: Steam
Region: Global
Genre: Grand Strategy, World War II, Political Simulation

About This DLC
By Blood Alone is a major expansion for Hearts of Iron IV, the acclaimed World War II grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. This DLC adds new national focus trees, aircraft design mechanics, peace negotiation features, and more, giving players even greater control over the fate of their nation and the course of history.

Forge an empire with Italy, experiment with alternate paths for Ethiopia and Switzerland, and shape the world with blood, steel, and diplomacy.

Requires Hearts of Iron IV base game on Steam to play.

What’s Included

• Hearts of Iron IV – By Blood Alone DLC

• Downloadable content for the base game (sold separately)

• New national focus trees for Italy, Ethiopia, and Switzerland

• Aircraft designer tool

• Peace conference rework

• New unit models and historical flavor

Key Features

• New Italian National Focus Tree
  Lead Italy through historical fascism or alternative monarchist and democratic paths. Rebuild the Roman Empire or guide Italy toward peace and reform.

• Ethiopia’s Resistance and Victory Paths
  Resist Italian colonization with Ethiopia’s dynamic focus tree that highlights guerilla tactics and post-colonial rebuilding strategies.

• Neutral Switzerland Playthrough
  Navigate global conflict as Switzerland, balancing internal factions and international diplomacy while maintaining neutrality or choosing a new path.

• Peace Conference Overhaul
  Enjoy a deeper, more strategic peace negotiation system that lets you demilitarize zones, create puppet states, or seize control with new diplomatic tools.

• Aircraft Designer System
  Build customized aircraft with detailed modules and design choices. Optimize for speed, firepower, range, and more.

• New Units & Art
  Experience dozens of new unit models, visual assets, and alternate voiceovers that bring added historical immersion.

• Expanded Alt-History Possibilities
  Make daring decisions and radically reshape global power structures through alternative historical options.

How to Redeem on Steam

1. Launch the Steam client and log in.

2. Click “Games” in the top menu, then select “Activate a Product on Steam…”

3. Enter the DLC key provided after purchase.

4. The DLC will be added to your Hearts of Iron IV installation.

5. Restart Steam and enjoy the new features in-game.

Need assistance? Visit: https://help.steampowered.com

Change History With Bold New Decisions
Command diplomacy, resist occupation, and reshape the world in By Blood Alone.

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