HOI4 Optimization (ENG)

HOI4 performs worse than many modern shooters. It's not the graphics, but the game's old and unoptimized engine. By 1943, the AI ​​controls thousands of divisions, calculating supplies and logistics across the entire map.
If the game turns into a slideshow or time runs like third gear at top speed, this guide is for you.

1. removes minor countries that do not have a major impact on the course of the game (specifically, countries of South America and the Caribbean).
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3170457044
2. removes glare and glow in lakes, seas and oceans.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=786868637
3.fps map requires no introduction, removes garbage from the map.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2404689961

4. This mod significantly reduces the development of secondary bots, which reduces the game's load in the later stages of the game. At the start of the game, a decision will appear: choose the letter "a."
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3423474015

5. The mod allows you to control the outcome of a peace conference by transferring points to the player, which prevents spamming of puppets by the Reich or the Soviet Union. It's up to you to decide whether to abuse the mod or not.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=846066944




Additional mods are not for everyone:
for those who like to play against normal templates, specifically in this one, at the start of the game, the expert AI window will pop up. Click "Advanced settings" → "General settings" → enable performance mode and limit minor research
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=741805475
Reduces research and focus costs by half, which will speed up gameplay.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1287402890

Launch Paradox Launcher via Steam, then go to Game Settings, in the Render section, select DirectX or OpenGL depending on your computer's performance.
DirectX 11 is a good computer,
DirectX 9 is average
, OpenGL is below average
. You can also set HOI4 to high priority in Task Manager (open Task Manager → RMB on HOI4, click Details → RMB on hoi4.exe 'Set Priority', click High).

1. Configure the graphics settings for.

















2. Reduce the screen resolution if necessary.
3. When starting a game, be sure to open the console in Ironman mode and enter the following commands: - debug smooth - weather
4. Click the eye in the lower right corner to disable the fog of war, which is a heavy processor load.

1. In the game settings, switch to NATO Counters. This will improve performance. Instead of dozens of animated soldiers, you'll see a division icon
. 2. On many computers, launching the game from a shortcut in File Explorer instead of Steam helps.

These were the basic ways to optimize the game without resorting to complex tricks, and most importantly, for free. If you have any serious questions, please post them under this guide, and I'll answer them. That's all for now, please rate this guide.