Old World Blues is a total overhaul for Hearts of Iron IV: starting in the year 2275 and set in the Fallout universe. Experience the postapocalypse like never before with a dynamic war system that ensures that the AI nations act on their own, respond to aggression, and strike when their opponents are weak. Forty seven national focus trees—ten of which are generic—keep the game exciting as numerous powers contest in a battle to control the Wasteland. With the use of “Historic Focuses”, you get to decide the path famous Fallout factions took, directing generic nations, and changing history as you see fit.
Old World Blues is the definitive Fallout experience for Hearts of Iron IV, a total overhaul that uses its expansive list of changes to make the game a truly new and unforgettable experience. With over six years of development time and glowing reviews across the board, we assure you; you’re in good hands here. Welcome to the wasteland, friend.
- An entirely custom map of North America
- Mountain ranges realistically represented as impassable terrain
- Navigable rivers made of sea terrain spanning the entire map.
- A completely unique, heavily Fallout-inspired UI
- 34 new unit types
- Custom unit voices for major nations
- Custom unit models for various nations and nation types, from the NCR and Generic Settler to The Atzlan and Supermutants
- Unique 3D models for iconic Fallout robots, Power Armour, and vehicles.
- Over 4,500 custom focus icons
- Over 1,300 new idea icons
- Events and descriptions themed to perfectly match the Fallout style
- 92 unique focus trees centred around important Fallout factions or other regional powers
- 5 generic focus trees representing different groups in Fallout: raiders, tribals, utah tribals, settlers and vault nations
- 10 themed puppet focus trees representing the outcome of large nations installing hegemonies across the wasteland
- 4 new ideologies representing the nature of groups found in Fallout: Elites, Intellectuals, Ruler, and People.
- Custom artwork for all leaders and generals
- Unique Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats and perks replacing Leader Traits, making each military leader a real wastelander.
- A one-of-a-kind research tree that converts the diversity of Fallout’s technology into HOI4 seamlessly
- A unique series of government laws and systems that enable developers and players to express the unique quirks of
- Fallout's many distinct societies
- Every music track from Fallout bundled with a custom music-player
- An extensive and incredibly talented submodding community
- A unique scavenging system that immerses the player in the Fallout world
- A unique caps economy system, with ties to scavenging and gun markets.
- Savage raiding mechanics for the mightiest raiders on the west coast, the Broken Coast
- An ancient intelligence who slumbers within the heart of Mexico
- Old ideas and new enemies in Texas and Oklahoma
