Rise of the Rat

Rise of the Rat: A Chaotic Swiss Takeover in Hearts of Iron IV

Unleash the Sewer Rat

Prepare for a truly unconventional Hearts of Iron IV experience with “Rise of the Rat,” a mod that injects a potent dose of madness into the heart of Switzerland. This mod introduces a bizarre and compelling alternate history where a mysterious figure, known only as the “Sewer Rat,” seizes control of the typically neutral nation. What follows is a descent into chaos, a fractured Germany, and a mind-bending journey into esoteric occult lore as Switzerland aims for global domination.

What the Mod Brings to the Table

“Rise of the Rat” offers a unique, albeit currently unpolished, gameplay loop centered around Switzerland’s aggressive expansion and descent into esoteric madness. While the modder acknowledges its early stage and potential imbalance, several key features are already in place:

• A substantial 164-focus national focus tree forms the core of the mod’s narrative for Switzerland.
• Industry and military focuses have been adapted and tweaked, drawing inspiration from existing systems but tailored to fit the mod’s specific submod theme.
• A collection of 32 events, primarily text-based for now, drive the unfolding narrative.
• Fifteen unique politicians are available, each granting distinct government modifiers.
• A powerful “superevent” mirrors the scale of significant national unification events, reflecting the mod’s ambitious narrative.
• Two distinct characters add a personal touch to the unfolding events.
• Essential Swiss MIOs have been restored, ensuring a more complete industrial experience.

A Glimpse into the Future

This mod represents a first foray into Hearts of Iron IV modding, and the creator has ambitious plans for its evolution. The roadmap includes crucial steps like cleaning up existing content, introducing custom event pictures to enhance immersion, and potentially exploring mechanics like puppet states and a balance of power system. Future updates aim to expand the narrative with more diverse paths, such as a purely dictatorial or an occult-focused playthrough. The creator also intends to implement mechanics for recruiting foreign personnel and significantly expand the focus tree, promising a much deeper and more engaging experience in time.