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Paradox games checksum patcher

This is a patcher, that forces game ignore checksum when starting and loading ironman game. It gives you ability to use mods, that change checksum, and still get achievements. Patcher DON'T give you ability to use console or use achievement-disabler game rules and earn achievements.

IMPORTANT

Patcher modifying only currently existing game executable, if Paradox release new version of game, you need to run patcher again.

Installation

  1. Download latest binary of patcher from releases (or build it from source if you know what you doing)
  2. Unzip it in game directory (right click on game on steam > Manage > Browse local files). universal-checksum-patcher.exe should be next to your eu4.exe or hoi4.exe
  3. Run universal-checksum-patcher.exe

Supported games and platforms

Windows Linux(native) MacOS
Europa Universalis IV Yes ✔️ No ❌ No ❌
Hearts of Iron IV Yes ✔️ No ❌ No ❌