It can go independent and found it's own faction in a reasonable manner. ITA is a major power, it is in an interesting strategic position ('a bit of everything') and also has a big brother to help out if things go awe. Since HoI 4 released, ITA has always been in the highest echelons of the most played nations. I foresee that Italy will have to commit to some paths (ie tanks or air force over navy, or vice versa) and cannot do everything, perhaps by a combination of decisions and chained focii. Supposedly their actual later monoplane fighters were quite capable, but it was too late then), choices whether to build up the capabilities of the fascist militia or the regular forces, focusing in improving their rather poor quality tanks, etc. Other more specialized focii would be some air force related ones (Italy infamously continued to prefer biplanes, which hampered the effectiveness of their air force. I predict Italy will not start with 4 research options any longer, and will face a longer path to building up their industry. guaranteeing Austria, potentially coming into conflict with the Nazis but gaining the support of the Allies

seeking rapproachment with West over Ethiopia (this could be an early chance to switch out of Mussolini) When PDX eventually does it, it will contain outrageous memes and dumb crap up to the brim unfortunately, but I would hope they provide a few alternative fascist leaders to Mussolini, that could lead the country to another path.Ī couple of early, important choices would include: #2 right after the ignoring of Finland ends, IMO (now that we have Soviet rework already confirmed). Heh heh, a bit provocative with saying that Italy's focus tree (or the state of) is being ignored by the players?īut sure, they are in need of a rework.

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