Hearts of Iron IV Developer Diary - #143: A Focus on Focus Trees
Welcome back to another Hearts of Iron IV Developer Diary! This week, we’re diving deep into the world of focus trees, exploring some of the new features and tweaks that are coming with the upcoming update.
Focus Tree Revamp
We've been working hard to make focus trees more engaging and dynamic. Here are some of the key changes:
1. Revamped Focus Tree Structure:
- More interconnected branches: We've aimed to make focus trees more interconnected, with different paths leading to exciting outcomes.
- More dynamic choices: You'll have more opportunities to shape your nation's future, with interesting trade-offs and consequences for your decisions.
- Improved pacing: We've adjusted the pacing of focus trees to make sure they feel more satisfying and rewarding.
2. Focus Tree Events:
- More engaging events: Focus trees now feature more events that are tailored to the specific focus you've chosen.
- New events for historical events: We've also added new events for historical events that are relevant to the focus tree.
3. Focus Tree Research:
- New research options: We've added new research options for focus trees, allowing you to develop specific technologies that will help you achieve your goals.
- Research bonuses: Focus tree research can now grant bonuses to specific types of units or technologies.
Examples of New Features:
1. The United States:
- New focus tree for the US: The United States will have a revamped focus tree with new paths for isolationist, interventionist, and even communist strategies.
- New focuses: New focuses will explore the US’s economic and military development, with focuses like “The New Deal” and “The Arsenal of Democracy.”
2. Japan:
- Expanded focus tree for Japan: Japan’s focus tree has been expanded to include new options for expansion, development, and modernization.
- New focuses: New focuses for Japan will delve into its relationship with other Asian powers, including China and Korea.
3. France:
- New focus tree for France: France will receive a new focus tree that reflects its diverse political and economic landscape.
- New focuses: New focuses for France will delve into its colonial ambitions, its relationship with Germany, and its potential role in the Second World War.
More to Come
This is just a small glimpse into the new focus tree features coming to Hearts of Iron IV. We'll be sharing more details about specific focus trees in the upcoming weeks.
Stay tuned for more developer diaries, and let us know your thoughts on these changes!
