Paradox Interactive has released the first patch for Hearts of Irons 2, a "grand strategy game depicting World War 2 in a real-time environment", which was released in North America two weeks ago - check full article for changelog (thanks: The Patches Scrolls . The game offers a redesigned map and interface, updated battle mechanics, re-worked technology tree, fine-tuned diplomacy and trade system, co-operative multiplayer and, apart from the four major campaigns, battle scenarios optimized for one or two evenings of gaming, as well as different multiplayer settings. Hearts of Iron 2 will be available in the UK on 18th February 2005 by KOCH Media. Don't forget to check out the demo which features a battle scenario covering France, the Netherlands and Belgium during 1944-45.

Hearts of Iron 2 v1.1 Patch (6.43MB)