Hearts of Iron 3 patch 1.4 announced!

Shams · 19-01-2010, 16:11

New Hearts of Iron 3 Patch in the Works

NEW YORK - January 19, 2010 – Amidst preparations for the Paradox Interactive Convention 2010, the Paradox team today announced patch 1.4 for Hearts of Iron 3 as the PIC of the day and are glad to report that it is in the final stages of development.

”This patch focuses on some of the most requested updates for Hearts of Iron 3 and I look forward to seeing our fans enjoy their gameplay even more after this release,” said Johan Andersson, Head of Development for Paradox Interactive.

The updates in patch 1.4 include:

Optimization: The patch optimizes game performance late in the game as well as during startup, reduction of interface lag and memory usage.
Balance: Several balancing issues have been addressed including; submarines are now strengthened in convoy warfare, paratroopers are now weaker and cannot be abused as easily. The leadership and technology for most non-major European countries have been overhauled, to add new gameplay depth.
AI: The AI will now perform better on the battlefield as well as the planning of fights.
Bugfixes: Several bugs have been fixed including the supply network breaking apart, non-exact numbers in the budget sliders and corrupted national flags on some graphics cards.

The patch is currently being tested and the team plans to release it in public beta in February.

Thoughts? Comments?

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rommel7 · 19-01-2010, 16:17

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The patch is currently being tested and the team plans to release it in public beta in February.

Damn January and its 31 days!!!

TheDarkside · 19-01-2010, 16:17

Awesome!

ukichi · 19-01-2010, 16:19

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”This patch focuses on some of the most requested updates for Hearts of Iron 3 and I look forward to seeing our fans enjoy their gameplay even more after this release,” said Johan Andersson, Head of Development for Paradox Interactive.

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Yeah well for me if I start enjoying it even a little bit that would be a HUGE progress.

delra · 19-01-2010, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Shams

The leadership and technology for most non-major European countries have been overhauled, to add new gameplay depth.

Yes!!! Yes, yes, yes. :-)

Thank you for the update and keep up the good work.

Cybvep · 19-01-2010, 16:21

That's wonderful news! I think fixing supply issues, improving AI and late-game performance are the things that are most needed.

Eagerly waiting for next information

Barkas · 19-01-2010, 16:21

Good news, quicker then i anticipated.
As far as any further thoughts and comments go we'll see when it comes.

Erlend · 19-01-2010, 16:21

Well, I'll give it a go!

Lord Martin · 19-01-2010, 16:21

Well, I guess most of us are happy it´s on its way
But the update doesn´t say much so we have to wait and see.

Federkiel · 19-01-2010, 16:24

Awesome news! Looking forward to mentioned improvements!

finyou2 · 19-01-2010, 16:32

I have high hopes for this patch

Thank you!

Simon3101 · 19-01-2010, 16:37

Realy great news

Can't wait for the patch

ashandresash · 19-01-2010, 16:43

A few weeks to keep enjoying HttT before going to Hearts of Iron III... I've got a good feeling about it

Warspite_TW · 19-01-2010, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Shams

The leadership and technology for most non-major European countries have been overhauled, to add new gameplay depth.

Best news so far...

Crazy viking · 19-01-2010, 16:47

great news

thanks paradox

vota dc · 19-01-2010, 16:48

Excellent some fixes that could be done with modding (leadership) ,and other impossible to fix for the players (ai and speed).
February is the perfect month:I have to finish my degree thesis in the first half,the second half probably I will buy the game.

smith161 · 19-01-2010, 16:50

Will you be able to add more theaters as well?

Rikh1 · 19-01-2010, 16:50

Thank you for the update.

Black Lotus · 19-01-2010, 16:51

Seems like this patch got a press conference! I hope it's great XD, looking forward to February.

Cpack · 19-01-2010, 16:52

Hopefully the game will be less "sensible" for crashes concerning computer performance (drivers, graphic cards, resolutions...)

I don't want to install and reinstall my whole programms, drivers and so on just to get this game to run. Never had any similar problems for other games.

But I'm looking forward. This Game series is getting better and better with a lot more potential!!

19-01-2010, 16:11	#1
Shams Paradox Publishing Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 415	Hearts of Iron 3 patch 1.4 announced! New Hearts of Iron 3 Patch in the Works NEW YORK - January 19, 2010 – Amidst preparations for the Paradox Interactive Convention 2010, the Paradox team today announced patch 1.4 for Hearts of Iron 3 as the PIC of the day and are glad to report that it is in the final stages of development. ”This patch focuses on some of the most requested updates for Hearts of Iron 3 and I look forward to seeing our fans enjoy their gameplay even more after this release,” said Johan Andersson, Head of Development for Paradox Interactive. The updates in patch 1.4 include: Optimization: The patch optimizes game performance late in the game as well as during startup, reduction of interface lag and memory usage. Balance: Several balancing issues have been addressed including; submarines are now strengthened in convoy warfare, paratroopers are now weaker and cannot be abused as easily. The leadership and technology for most non-major European countries have been overhauled, to add new gameplay depth. AI: The AI will now perform better on the battlefield as well as the planning of fights. Bugfixes: Several bugs have been fixed including the supply network breaking apart, non-exact numbers in the budget sliders and corrupted national flags on some graphics cards. The patch is currently being tested and the team plans to release it in public beta in February. Thoughts? Comments? /s __________________ Chun Li: My father saved his village at the cost of his own life. You had him shot as you ran away. A hero at a thousand paces! Bison: I'm sorry... I don't remember any of it. Chun Li: You don't remember? Bison: For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me... it was Tuesday. Twitter: @ShamsJorjani

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Erlend Second Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 111	Well, I'll give it a go! __________________ "The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan." - Karl von Clausewitz

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Cybvep Major Join Date: May 2009 Location: Poland Posts: 572	That's wonderful news! I think fixing supply issues, improving AI and late-game performance are the things that are most needed. Eagerly waiting for next information

19-01-2010, 16:21	#7
Barkas Major Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zagreb Posts: 536	Good news, quicker then i anticipated. As far as any further thoughts and comments go we'll see when it comes.

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19-01-2010, 16:37	#12
Simon3101 Second Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 127	Realy great news Can't wait for the patch

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ashandresash Colonel Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 841	A few weeks to keep enjoying HttT before going to Hearts of Iron III... I've got a good feeling about it

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Crazy viking Private Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 12	great news thanks paradox

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vota dc Second Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 142	Excellent some fixes that could be done with modding (leadership) ,and other impossible to fix for the players (ai and speed). February is the perfect month:I have to finish my degree thesis in the first half,the second half probably I will buy the game.

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