Our questions were caught and answered by Fredrik Lindgren, Sales and Marketing director heavily involved in Hearts of Iron 2 production. Read our convo below. Also check out the 2 latest exclusive shots they've sent us along
12 October 2004 | By Import
Si: Hello. Hearts of Iron created a huge fan base and a lot of people are
awaiting for its sequel. Tell us what are the biggest changes brought in the
second HoI?
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Si: Graphically it doesn't seem to have changed much?
Fredrik Lindgren: The map is brand new just as the user interface which has been completely
re-worked. The idea of the interface is to reduce the number of clicks it
takes to perform a certain action. I know it's hard to detect all updates
based on our released screen shots, the player needs to experience and
actually play the game in order to appreciate the interface updates.
Si: How does the combat system works in HoI 2? Has anything been changed?
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Si: How would you describe economical aspects of HoI 2? Complex? Simple?
Fredrik Lindgren: The economy is pretty straightforward with the possibility of open
negotiation between countries.
Si: How historically accurate will HoI 2 be? Will we be able to ally
communists, fascists, democrats in the interest of war?
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Si: What have you prepared in multiplayer realm?
Fredrik Lindgren: Multiplayer is enabled for up to 32 simultaneous players, with up to 10
people sharing the same country in cooperative multiplayer. HOI2 is a blast
in multiplayer and the introduction of battle scenarios gives extra flavour
to the game since the scenarios are optimized for a few hours of gaming.
Si: Anything left to add?
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Si: Thank you for sharing your time with us.
Fredrik Lindgren: Thank you.
