Hungary starts the game marked by the territorial losses after World War I, and much of its focus tree revolves around reversing that. The catch is that the fastest path runs through getting closer to Germany, with everything that implies.
Starting Point
Territorial revisionism — reclaiming parts of Transylvania, Slovakia and other lost areas — drives the first half of the game. The diplomatic route, backed by Axis pressure, is usually faster than open war, but it ties your fate more and more to Germany's.
Recommended Route
- Territorial revisionism focuses in the early years, taking advantage of Axis diplomatic backing.
- Industrialization in parallel, so you don't rely solely on German goodwill for equipment.
- Decide ahead of time how far you want to go with Germany — the later you decide, the fewer options you'll have left.
- Watch Romania: your territorial claims clash directly with each other.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is chaining yourself to Germany with no exit plan, dragging Hungary into a war against the USSR it isn't ready for. The second is neglecting your own industry, expecting the Axis to always cover your equipment shortfalls.
Next Steps
This guide will expand with a breakdown of the territorial revisionism routes. Also check out the Romania guide to understand the conflict of interest between the two countries.