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.
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.
✅ 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)
🔜 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
⚠️ Icons for new units from other mods (e.g. RT56) may not display correctly — patch in progress
✅ Ironman compatible
⚠️ In multiplayer, everybody has to have this mod!
❌ Not achievement compatible
• RBM’s GFX Overhaul – 10 Support Companies Compatibility
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[creativecommons.org] – 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[www.paradoxinteractive.com] and Paradox Modding Terms.
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!
Revisions:
Old revisions of this mod are available below. Click the link to download.
