Summary

Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers: BL-Logic
Publishers: Paradox Interactive

East vs. West: A Hearts of Iron Game

East vs. West: A Hearts of Iron Game was a grand strategy game in development by Paradox Development Studio and set to be published by Paradox Interactive. It was the fifth installment in the Hearts of Iron series, and was set to focus on the Cold War era. The game was announced in 2018, and was originally scheduled to be released in 2020. However, the game was delayed several times, and was eventually cancelled in 2022.

East vs. West was set to be a major departure from previous Hearts of Iron games, with a number of new features and gameplay changes. The game was set to feature a new map, new units, and new technologies. It was also set to introduce a new economic system, and a new political system.

One of the most significant new features in East vs. West was the new map. The map was set to be much larger than the maps in previous Hearts of Iron games, and was set to include all of the major landmasses in the world. This would have allowed players to play as any country in the world, and to fight on any front.

Another significant new feature in East vs. West was the new unit system. The unit system was set to be more realistic than the unit system in previous Hearts of Iron games, and was set to include a wider variety of units. This would have allowed players to create more diverse and realistic armies.

The new technology system in East vs. West was also set to be more realistic than the technology system in previous Hearts of Iron games. The technology system was set to include a wider variety of technologies, and was set to allow players to research and develop new technologies more quickly. This would have allowed players to keep up with the latest military advances, and to gain an edge over their opponents.

The new economic system in East vs. West was set to be more complex than the economic system in previous Hearts of Iron games. The economic system was set to include a wider variety of resources, and was set to allow players to produce and trade resources more efficiently. This would have allowed players to build up their economies more quickly, and to support larger armies.

The new political system in East vs. West was set to be more complex than the political system in previous Hearts of Iron games. The political system was set to include a wider variety of political parties and ideologies, and was set to allow players to form alliances and declare war more easily. This would have allowed players to pursue a wider range of diplomatic options, and to build up their power more quickly.

East vs. West was shaping up to be a major leap forward for the Hearts of Iron series. The game was set to include a number of new features and gameplay changes, and was set to be the most ambitious Hearts of Iron game to date. However, the game’s cancellation was a major disappointment for fans of the series.

Reasons for the Cancellation

There are a number of reasons why East vs. West was cancelled. One reason was the game’s troubled development. The game was originally scheduled to be released in 2020, but was delayed several times. This was due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the game’s own technical problems.

Another reason for the cancellation was the game’s scope. East vs. West was set to be a very ambitious game, with a large map, a wide variety of units and technologies, and a complex economic and political system. This scope proved to be too ambitious for Paradox Development Studio, and the studio was unable to complete the game in a timely manner.

Finally, the cancellation of East vs. West may have been due to the changing market for grand strategy games. In recent years, there has been a decline in the popularity of grand strategy games, and this may have made Paradox Interactive less willing to invest in a new Hearts of Iron game.

Legacy

Despite its cancellation, East vs. West has left a lasting legacy on the Hearts of Iron series. The game’s new features and gameplay changes were highly anticipated by fans, and many of these features have been implemented in subsequent Hearts of Iron games.

For example, the new map in East vs. West was much larger than the maps in previous Hearts of Iron games, and this allowed players to play as any country in the world. This feature was later implemented in Hearts of Iron IV, and it has been a major improvement to the series.

The new unit system in East vs. West was also more realistic than the unit system in previous Hearts of Iron games, and this allowed players to create more diverse and realistic armies. This feature was also later implemented in Hearts of Iron IV, and it has made the game more challenging and rewarding.

The cancellation of East vs. West was a disappointment, but the game’s legacy lives on in the Hearts of Iron series. The game’s new features and gameplay changes have helped to improve the series, and they have made Hearts of Iron IV one of the best grand strategy games on the market.