The Game
USD 4.99Version 8.1.2Mon Jan 05 2026
Last update for 2025.
Happy new year everyone!
ADDED
• Confirmation window when you are about to pick a policy from one category where you already have an active policy (to warn you about the fact that only one policy can be active per category).
• New setting: auto skip previous turn summary window (under Misc category).
• Possibility to leave an online PBEM game without any penalty when 48h has passed since the last player played its turn.
• New mod quality setting (low, medium, high) to allow user with little RAM to still run mods.
CHANGED
• Joining the last slot in an open online PBEM game will now automatically take you to the 'continue' menu saving you a click.
FIXED
• Online chat public channels had issues, as a result you would see almost no one online or everyone would be split in small sub groups.
• Online PBEM games where you were playing more than one nation in a row would send the data to the server after every turn you played instead of letting you play through all nations at once.
• In online PBEM games where you were playing more than one nation in a row would set you as the active player even when it was someone else's turn.
• An email would be sent every time a player occupied a new seat in an online PBEM game even though he had already joined once.
the game session (when choosing to play more than 1 nation for example).
• An email would be sent every time a player left an online PBEM game even though he had not emptied all its seats.
• Coastal artillery and land mine properties never resetting when upgrading/downgrading units.
• Southampton was a city inland in the Sea Lion South scenario.
▶ IMPORTANT: Hex of Steel is a graphically intensive game. For the best experience, especially in the largest scenarios, we recommend using a device with a strong GPU/CPU. Devices from 2017 onward, like the iPhone X, should handle these scenarios smoothly. However, all devices can access the extensive campaign mode and engage in thrilling multiplayer battles. ◀
▶ Command the War. Forge History ◀
Immerse yourself in Hex of Steel, a fresh and innovative WWII wargame that spans all major fronts. Command your forces across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific in a game that marries deep strategic gameplay with cutting-edge mechanics.
▶ Born from Passion ◀
What started as a Kickstarter dream with just €53 has evolved into a deeply engaging strategy game, a testament to the determination and passion of its creator. Hex of Steel is more than just another war game—it's a labor of love crafted with the input of a dedicated community.
▶ Why Hex of Steel Stands Out ◀
• Constant Evolution: Over 400 updates and counting. Hex of Steel is continuously refined and improved, ensuring a fresh and balanced experience with every playthrough.
• Dynamic AI: Engage with an AI that reacts to your every move, providing a challenging and fair experience without resorting to cheats.
• Expansive Scenarios: Command your units across massive, meticulously crafted maps that cover Europe, North Africa, the Pacific, and beyond.
• Endless Customization: Tailor your experience with over 50 policies and doctrines, from military tactics to occupation strategies. Toggle optional settings like zone of control, realistic supplies, and fog of war to suit your style.
• Epic Campaigns: Lead your core units through branching, dynamic campaigns that allow you to rewrite military history.
• Cross-Platform Play: Seamlessly battle friends across PC and mobile platforms with cross-platform multiplayer.
• Limitless Creativity: Design your own scenarios, units, and maps using a suite of editors, or dive into infinite replayability with the random scenario generator.
• Strategic Depth: Employ diplomacy, forge alliances, declare wars, and negotiate truces. Your strategic choices will shape the course of the game.
• Vast Replayability: With 45 playable nations—from Germany to Mongolia to Iraq—Hex of Steel offers an unprecedented variety of strategies and challenges.
• Immersive Environment: Experience dynamic weather and seasonal transitions, complete with stunning visual and sound effects that bring the battlefield to life.
• No Hidden Costs: Enjoy the full game with no in-app purchases or paid content—what you see is what you get.
▶ Join a Thriving Community ◀
With an active and growing Discord community of 1600+ members, you'll find plenty of support, tips, and camaraderie as you dive into the rich world of Hex of Steel.
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to the genre, Hex of Steel offers a deeply immersive and customizable wargaming experience that will challenge your tactical prowess.
The battlefield awaits—are you ready to command?
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
