Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 1 Free Download…Yo, if you’re a HOI4 fan, this Expansion Pass is NUTS. It’s got two sick bonuses right off the bat—three dope German tank models (including the Löwe, which sounds like an absolute beast) and a banger soundtrack remix of Ride of the Valkyries. Instant flex when you boot up the game.
Game Info
- Title:Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 1
- Genre: Simulation, Strategy
- Developer:Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher:Paradox Interactive
- Release Date: 3 Oct, 2024
Game Overview
Germany’s focus tree gets MEGA reworked, with wild alt-history paths (what if Germany went even crazier?). Plus, Special Projects let you go full mad scientist—nukes, secret weapons, and raiding enemy targets?

Time to throw down in Asia! The Indian Raj, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan get way more depth. Imagine surviving as Afghanistan while the world burns around you. Big meme potential.Ever wanted to field obscure, experimental WWII tanks? Now you can, with dozens of new vehicle models. Your divisions will look FRESH.
How to Install Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 1 (Full Game Guide)
- Click the download link at the bottom of this page to get the full game.
- Right-click the downloaded
.rar
file and select “Extract Here” (make sure you have WinRAR installed). - You’ll now see an ISO file—extract it again by right-clicking and choosing “Extract Here”.
- If you use UltraISO, click the “Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 1 ” icon (top toolbar).
- Open the virtual drive (usually under “My Computer”) to access the files.
- Right-click the
.exe
file and select “Run as Administrator” to start installation. - Wait for the setup to complete.
- Open the game’s installation folder (e.g.,
Local Disk C > Program Files > Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 1
). - Copy all files from the extracted folder and paste them into the game’s directory.
- Click “Replace” if prompted.
- Right-click the game’s
.exe
file and select “Run as Administrator”.
Free Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redist
or_CommonRedist
folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility modzbutables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard.
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