Hearts of Iron III

Hearts of Iron III

Hearts of Iron III invites you to command any nation during World War II across every front and scenario. Lead your country from 1936 to 1948 by managing warfare, diplomacy, and industrialization in the most immersive and detailed WWII strategy game ever created.

Release Date 7 Aug, 2009
Genre Strategy
Platforms Windows, macOS
77 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Processor
Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ C
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc SDM450 C
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900
N/A
Memory
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
2 GB
2 GB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: Intel Core i3-2332M @ 2.20GHz
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 2 GB
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Recommended Build

  • CPU: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc SDM450
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 2 GB
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista

About This Game

Hearts of Iron III offers the chance to control any country during the pivotal years of World War II, from 1936 to 1948, engaging in combat, politics, and industry management. With over 150 playable nations, you can command thousands of historical leaders, control vast oceans with fleets, and manage air forces to support ground troops. The game features a realistic AI, complex diplomacy, and a map with over 10,000 provinces for unparalleled detail. Customize your divisions, employ a new economic system for arms trading, and utilize mobilization for strategic blitzkriegs. Experience governments-in-exile, strategic warfare requiring air defense, and a deep intelligence system. Assign armies to theaters, use a flexible tech tree, and enjoy historical accuracy combined with extensive player choice.