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Hearts of Iron IV (HOI4), an epic grand strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive, immerses players in the tumultuous era of the Second World War, challenging them to shape the destiny of their chosen nation. Will you steer your country towards becoming a dominant global force or succumb to the might of stronger adversaries? Paradox Interactive’s commitment to player agency allows for experimentation through console commands, freeing players from constraints and enabling diverse paths and events. In this article, we will delve into the mechanics of activating console commands in HOI4, specifically focusing on the research on icon click command and its workings. By harnessing these powerful tools, players can uncover unique and exciting possibilities, altering the course of history with their strategic brilliance.
How to Use Console Commands in HOI4
In HOI4, the player is allowed to use console commands, provided they are not running in Ironman mode. Once the proper command and its optional arguments are inputted, it will run immediately and produce its result right away.
Console commands can be triggered by pressing Shift+2, §, ~, \, `, “, ^ or ALT+2+1, or Shift+3, depending on the layout of the player’s keyboard.
Once triggered, a useful command to try is Debug as this will provide more details for the player, such as state ID, country tag, decision number, event number, and others. Having this information on hand will make it easier for the player to input the needed arguments to ensure the command works.
Pressing the up and down arrow keys is the easiest way to navigate through the recent console commands. As always, each console command is dependent on its DLC requirements. Should the player input any cheat that still persists even if inputted once more, a quick restart of the name is all that is needed to ensure its playability.
How to Use the Reseach on Click Cheat in HOI4
To instantly learn new tech in HOI4, you will need to use the research on click cheat. The command for this particular cheat is research_on_icon_click. This will allow the player to complete any research without meeting any of its prerequisites. Here is how to activate the research on click command in HOI4:
- Press “~” on the keyboard to open the command console.
- Write “research_on_icon_click” and press enter.
Once inputted and activated, the player needs to proceed to the research tab and click on any of the empty research slots. After being directed to the research tree, clicking on any of the icons will instantly complete the research for that technology.
If you try to click on a technology that’s not really part of the category, you’ll be redirected to the correct research tree. Click once more on your intended icon to truly complete the research on said technology.
A good example of this is selecting the motorized rocket artillery icon from the support company tree. Doing so will redirect the player to the infantry research tree, and clicking the motorized rocket artillery icon will finally complete the research on said item.
This cheat only applies to the player and will not affect any AI-controlled nations.
The research on icon click command also works for doctrines (land, air, and naval). This, however, will not work on intelligence agency upgrades, as those require a separate cheat.
Key Notes
- This console command will work for any player-controlled nation. Say the player starts off with Germany, enables the command for researching on icon click, and then switches to Poland. In this case, the command would still work as long as it had not been input twice.
- As mentioned, to get rid of this console command, inputting it once more will do the trick.
- It’s worth noting that when using this cheat, the player is able to select two mutually exclusive research areas and doctrines at once. For example, clicking on concentrated industry or dispersed industry will not lock the other, thereby giving the player both bonuses.
And that is all you need to know about how to use the research on click cheat in HOI4. Check out other interesting HOI4 guides and articles:
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