Hearts of Iron IV vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Hearts of Iron IV vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Hearts of Iron IV Paradox Interactive |
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD PROJEKT RED
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|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | June 6, 2016 | May 18, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Official Site | http://www.heartsofiron4.com/ | https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3 |
| Age Rating | — | Mature |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player |
| Average Playtime | 8 hours | 43 hours |
| Perspective | — | Third-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam | GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 650 @ 3.20 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX470 with 1GB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard. Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. | — |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.20 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6950 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX570 with 2GB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard. Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (382 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (7,217 ratings) |