The "Collie" patch focused on improving accessibility and expanding the game's map without requiring a purchase:
: Added a special infantry model with a Pickelhaube for Unaligned Germany. Hearts of Iron IV: Battle for the Bosporus Free...
: The Heavy Cruiser 3D Asset Pack , which was previously exclusive to the Colonel Edition of the game, was merged into the base game for all players. The "Collie" patch focused on improving accessibility and
The was the free patch released alongside the Battle for the Bosporus country pack for Hearts of Iron IV . While the main expansion adds paid focus trees for Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria, the free update provides significant refinements to existing Balkan content and general gameplay. Key Free Features of Update 1.10 ("Collie") While the main expansion adds paid focus trees
: Changes were made to how naval supremacy scales, affecting how players control the seas without needing specific DLC mechanics.
: New in-game tutorial videos were added to help new players navigate the game's steep learning curve. These are accessible via alerts at the top of the screen.