RBM's GFX Overhaul

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.

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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.

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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   • Rocket Site   • Mega Gun Emplacement ✅ Graphic Overhaul: All Designers (Tank, Plane, Ship, Divisions)

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Planned Features

🔜 Possibly integrate ideas from the FPS Map Mod 🔜 Redesign country Borders to be more visible (Normal Map mode and others like supply) 🔜 Increase visibility of small victory points 🔜 Overhaul Battleplan look 🔜 Fleet UI Cleanup and Naval Overview Polish 🔜 Plane Icon Rework 🔜 Compatibility patches for mods like Road to 56 or Kaiserreich 🔜 Dark Mode UI Elements (for less eye strain) 🔜 Improved MPU icons to align more closely with true NATO standards

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Known Issues

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

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Compatibility

✅ Ironman compatible ✅ Compatible with Road To 56 ⚠️ In multiplayer, everybody has to have this mod! ❌ Not achievement compatible

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Compatibility Patches

• RBM’s GFX Overhaul – 10 Support Companies Compatibility

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License

This mod contains both original assets by RBM and third-party assets from other creators. • Original content is licensed under Creative Commons BY‑NC‑SA 4.0 – Attribution required, non‑commercial use only, and share‑alike.
• No direct reuploads: Unmodified or near‑identical full reuploads are not permitted.
• Edits allowed: You may use parts of this mod in your own projects if they are modified, you give proper credit, and you use the same license.
• Third‑party assets remain under the licenses of their original creators (see Credits section).
• All usage is subject to the HOI4 EULA and Paradox Modding Terms.

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GitHub & Bug Reports

The full development history and progress of RBM’s GFX Overhaul is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/Rossebma/RBM_MPU/

I prefer bug reports and feature suggestions via GitHub Issues, as it allows better tracking and organization — but I’m also grateful for any reports in the Workshop Bug Report Discussion.
All feedback helps improve the mod, whether it’s here or on GitHub!