HEARTS OF IRON 2 WORLDWIDE
RELEASE DATES ANNOUNCED
Stockholm, Sweden (Sept 30, 2004) –
Developer and publisher Paradox Entertainment announced today the official
release dates for Hearts of Iron 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the
award-winning Hearts of Iron.
Release dates for the game include:
North America and Scandinavia January 4; Spain January 10; Germany and France
January 21; Italy February 1; Australia and the UK February 18. The title has
also been signed in Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
Hearts of Iron 2 features a variety
of exciting new developments, including 15 battle scenarios in addition to the
four Grand Campaigns, a completely reworked interface and co-operative
multiplayer. Hearts of Iron 2 will also include a complete tutorial to walk new
fans through the intricate and engaging gameplay, as well as a new,
never-before-heard music soundtrack.
“Hearts of Iron 2 will entertain and
engage both new and old fans of the franchise,” says Fredrik Lindgren, VP of
Sales and Marketing at Paradox Entertainment. “The tutorial will lead new
players down the path to success and the hours of added gameplay will keep
existing fans on their toes.”
Hearts of Iron was the first ever
World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope and strategy gaming fans have
been eagerly awaiting another title in the hugely successful franchise to give
them more of the unparalleled hardcore gameplay they have come to expect from
Paradox with titles like Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings.
Hearts of Iron received
international acclaim from the North American and European gaming communities
when it shipped in 2002 and with Hearts of Iron 2’s wealth of additions and
developments, the PC community should gear up for another Paradox success.
Please visit
www.paradoxplaza.com/heartsofiron2.asp for more information.
About Paradox Entertainment Founded
in 1999, Paradox Entertainment is a leading publisher of strategy games. Using
up to date techniques, the latest technology and backed by many years of
experience, Paradox Entertainment has produced best-selling games such as Europa
Universalis and Hearts of Iron. It also holds the rights to well known brands
such as Conan, Mutant Chronicles, Chronopia, Kult and Heavy Gear.
