Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

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RBM's GFX Overhaul
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RBM's GFX Overhaul

Description
RBM’s GFX Overhaul started as a personal mission to revive the classic MPU Division Icons — which unfortunately crash the modern game — and has since grown into a full-scale visual upgrade for Hearts of Iron IV.

What began with icon restoration has now become a complete rework of the game’s visuals: map counters, base icons, accessibility-focused colors, and UI clarity. My goal? A more readable, stylish, and inclusive HOI4 experience.




Vision

I want to roll all my favorite visual improvements into one modular, easy-to-use package. Whether you’re a new player, a modded veteran, or someone who prefers intuitive visuals over strict NATO symbology, this mod aims to make HOI4 easier to read, easier to navigate, and easier on the eyes — especially in long multiplayer games.

Some icons may still have minor alignment issues — I'm actively working to polish these.




Current Features

✅ Full restoration of MPU Division Icons by mpu.daemos
✅ Restored MPU Medium Map Counters by mpu.daemos
  • Army Icons
  • Army Group Icons
  • Navy (Task Force & Fleet) Icons
  • Air & Naval Base Map Icons
✅ MPU “More Colors” – expanded insignia color selection
✅ Updated vanilla map counters (strategic counters scaled down)
✅ Reworked Naval Ship Type Icons
✅ Custom Color Accessibility Tweaks (original implementation)
✅ Colored UI Buttons
  • Top Bar
  • Air Missions
  • Naval Missions
  • All Map Modes
  • Production Efficiency
  • High Command & Advisors
✅ Early-stage strategic view improvements
✅ Added Modifier Icons by truck gaming
✅ Expanded upon the MPU Style Icons:
  • Research Facility
  • Air Group Icons



Planned Features
🔜 MPU-style (custom-made)
🔜 MPU-style Map Icons
  • Rocket Site
  • Mega Gun Emplacement
🔜 Graphic Overhaul: All Designers (Tank, Plane, Ship)
🔜 Map Tweaks for clarity and reduced clutter
🔜 Possibly integrate ideas from the FPS Map Mod
🔜 Fleet UI Cleanup and Naval Overview Polish
🔜 Plane Icon Rework
🔜 Improved MPU icons to align more closely with true NATO standards
🔜 Dark Mode UI Elements (for less eye strain)
🔜 Compatibility patches for mods like Road to 56 or Kaiserreich



Known Issues

⚠️ Icons for new units from other mods (e.g. RT56) may not display correctly — patch in progress




Compatibility

✅ Ironman compatible
✅ Multiplayer friendly
❌ Not achievement compatible




Feedback & Support

Got a suggestion? Noticed a bug? Leave a comment — I’m always open to feedback, and your ideas directly shape future updates. Thanks for subscribing, and I hope you enjoy the cleaner, more readable HOI4!
Popular Discussions View All (1)
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20 Jul @ 4:32am
Bug Reports
Rossebma
39 Comments
Koffeekkii 22 hours ago 
Rossebma I see, thank you again; great work
Rossebma  [author] 21 Jul @ 5:32pm 
@AkumuNyaaa Thank you very much <3
AkumuNyaaa 21 Jul @ 4:01pm 
As I'm remake MPU modder, you did really great effort for MPU overhaul. Unfortunately I don't play HOI4 anymore.
Rossebma  [author] 20 Jul @ 12:07pm 
@Arc
As stated in the video description:
1. I am working on compatibility with RT56
2. The Division Icons are a port of the MPU Division Icons so you have to ask the original creator what they are intended for.
Arc 20 Jul @ 10:35am 
is this made for rt56 or something considering the new infantry icons? where does the cavalry tank and infantry tank come from?
Rossebma  [author] 20 Jul @ 4:31am 
Koffeekkii I don't have a Division Icons only version yet but I am planning on creating one in the future.
Rossebma  [author] 20 Jul @ 4:31am 
@Double U Thank you <3
Konkursipe 20 Jul @ 1:33am 
@Rossebma It's ok. I got it to work by deleting some of the files from this mod :)
Koffeekkii 19 Jul @ 11:21pm 
would you have the 'Full restoration of MPU Division Icons' in a solo version? i would like to use it for TFR for exemple in wrich have its own gfx modifications

thank you in any case
Toast 19 Jul @ 10:17pm 
I can never play hoi4 without color coding the airforce (cas, fighters, bombers etc)
its such a hassle to juggle them without it