The next game to start such a DLC subscription service isHearts Of Iron IV, launching today.

Like the others, it’ll charge 4 per month.

Or alternatively, you could still just buy DLC for keepsies.

Considering options at the Intelligence Agency in a Hearts Of Iron IV screenshot.

That’s currently 120-odd bought individually, though of course it goes cheaper in sales.

But yeah, you do need to buy the base game separately on top of this.

That’s true, but you could also read reviews and wait for discounts in sales.

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Especially when much of HOI4’s DLC is ehhh.

Paradox’s first DLC subscriptionwas forCrusader Kings 2, launching in February 2021.

They followed up withone for Europa Universalis IVa month later.

As Paradox continue launching sub services, this individual approach does look less and less attractive.

Maybe Paradox are missing a trick by having per-game services rather than an all-encompassing Paradox Pass or whatever.