Darkest Hour: A Hearts Of Iron Game

Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game is a standalone entry in the Hearts of Iron series, featuring short scenarios and longer campaigns set across major conflicts and political turning points of the 20th century. Its historical scope runs from the outbreak of the Great War to the onset of the Cold War. Choose a grand campaign and play as any of the nations involved, or select a battle scenario focused on a particular conflict. The game also features a redesigned map, a dynamic diplomatic system that gives players influence over events, and AI designed to respond to many situations.

Gameplay and features

• Campaigns across the 20th century: Grand campaigns cover scenarios from the 1914 Great War through the 1945 Battle of the Bulge, with shorter battle scenarios including the Russo-Japanese War and the Invasion of Poland.
• Nation selection in grand campaigns: Grand campaign scenarios let players choose any of the nations involved; battle scenarios offer a smaller selection of nations.
• Diplomacy and strategic map: A dynamic diplomatic system gives players influence over the course of events, while the redesigned map adds detail and strategic and tactical opportunities.
• Responsive AI: The AI is designed to react to hundreds of different situations simultaneously.

Frequently asked questions

What period does the game cover?

Its campaigns span from the outbreak of the Great War to the onset of the Cold War.

Can I choose which nation to play?

In grand campaign scenarios, you can choose any of the nations involved. Battle scenarios provide a smaller selection.

What kinds of scenarios are included?

The game includes grand campaigns such as the 1914 Great War and 1936 Road to Another War, as well as battle scenarios focused on conflicts such as the Russo-Japanese War.