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Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

AppID: 394360
Jun 6, 2016

Current Price

$49.99

Estimated Owners

11.8M

Total Reviews

335.8K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$211,735,665

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$587,588,459
Regional Pricing (15%)-$88,138,269
Discounts (25%)-$124,862,547
Est. Refunds (5%)-$18,729,382
Steam Fee (30%)-$106,757,478
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$37,365,117
Net Revenue (Est.)$211,735,665

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Hearts of Iron IV generated?

Since its release, Hearts of Iron IV is estimated to have generated approximately $587,588,459 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $211,735,665.

How many copies has Hearts of Iron IV sold?

We estimate Hearts of Iron IV has sold approximately 11.8M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $587,588,459 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Hearts of Iron IV use?

Hearts of Iron IV was developed using the Clausewitz Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Hearts of Iron IV?

The estimated development cost for Hearts of Iron IV was around $10-15 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Hearts of Iron IV?

The development team size for Hearts of Iron IV varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 50-70 developers - 2016 (Launch)
  • 20-40 developers (core team for DLC and updates) - 2020-2023 (Post-launch support)
  • 30-50 developers (estimated based on active DLC and patch cycles) - 2024 (Current ongoing development)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
91% Positive 9% Negative

Positive

304.9K

Negative

30.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Clausewitz Engine

Production Cost

Hearts of Iron IV (2016)

$10-15 million

Team Size

2016 (Launch)

Approximately 50-70 developers

2020-2023 (Post-launch support)

20-40 developers (core team for DLC and updates)

2024 (Current ongoing development)

30-50 developers (estimated based on active DLC and patch cycles)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 335.8K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 11.8M
Current price (USD) $49.99
Gross Revenue $587,588,459

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$88,138,269
Discounts (25%) -$124,862,547
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$18,729,382
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$106,757,478
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$37,365,117
Net Revenue $211,735,665

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 304.9K (91%)
Negative Reviews 30.9K (9%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 335.8K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 91%

Game Details

Full Name

Hearts of Iron IV

Steam App ID

394360

Type

Game

Developers

Paradox Development Studio

Publishers

Paradox Interactive

Release Date

Jun 6, 2016

Additional Details

Game Engine

Clausewitz Engine

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

PEGI 7

Production Cost

Hearts of Iron IV (2016)

$10-15 million

Team Size

2016 (Launch)

Approximately 50-70 developers

2020-2023 (Post-launch support)

20-40 developers (core team for DLC and updates)

2024 (Current ongoing development)

30-50 developers (estimated based on active DLC and patch cycles)