The Game
IT IS FREE!!!In-App PurchaseVersion 7.7.422025-09-03
ADDED
• Laid down the groundwork for an actual in game tutorial.
CHANGED
• Multiplayer compatibility version.
• Network code reorganization.
• When playing with the 'camera follow AI moves' setting, it will now focus on units being targeted by AI artillery units which are in the FOW instead of not focusing on anything and skipping those attacks from FOW.
• Faction change cost: reduced when switching to neutral (old formula only counted players you were at war with, but not if they got vanquished entirely or not).
• Towed AA units no longer can move and attack, it's either one or the other during their turn. Only SPAA can both move and attack.
FIXED
• Units would overlap on friendly mines when ordered to move across them into FOW and if there was an enemy unit in that tile in the FOW (kind of very specific).
• Custom units spawned in the Map Editor using the 'spawn units' button could have 'broken' graphics.
• Notifications menu not properly scaling with your screen's height.
• Units would not move to destination tile in very specific case: enemy land mine on one tile + enemy unit on an adjacent tile + ZOC setting ON.
• Minor issues with some scenarios.
• Units editor resetting the active mod whenever you left the menu, giving you the 'you need to select a mod' message every time you tried to mod any unit afterward.
• AI planes would not perform attacks when it should have in some cases.
• Video player for video wallpaper in main menu would stretch the video content.
• Most likely fixed the 'spotted units' icons not clearing out when they should (radar/sonar).
• A lot of the units options stats modifications were scattered around the whole codebase and not always matching, I have unified the definition of such modifications, and now a single modification is used across the whole game.
• In some rare/specific cases, the mods manager mods listing would break when a steam workshop mod could not be found at its install location (when installed on a separate disk, for example, and that disk was not connected).
• AI risk/reward calculations when attacking.
• Save/Load menu UI scaling issues.
• Diplomacy menu UI scaling issues.
• Some outdated units were patched in many scenarios (name changed, stats, etc).
• Battle of Berlin campaign scenario on the Allies side would not allow you to play both US and UK, it was either one or the other, and the other one would be AI controlled.
• AI trains pathfinding thought it could move through destroyed bridges.
• Units spawned through events were broken (regression from prev. version).
• Units ID when spawned were limited from 0 to 100.
• You could undo your move when your unit was intercepted by the ZOC of an enemy unit from the FOW (regression from prev. version).
• Negative or very low fuel issues on planes with some specific loadouts (regression from prev. version).
• Units spawned in the map editor using the auto spawn buttons would not be properly registered to the player (regression from prev. version).
• Scenario would not end when there were both major VPs to be captured and one or more units to be destroyed to achieve victory, and the major VPs were captured.
• Medals not properly showing in list of completed/beaten scenarios (Axis/Allies).
• Localization typos.
▶ 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?
