居奇 (Ju Qi)

居奇 (Ju Qi)

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Black ICE Chinese v1.2.1 Release Notes

November 14, 2026

Black ICE Chinese v1.2.1 is available. This update makes game information easier to read and offers a full package for players installing the mod for the first time. You will need a legitimate copy of Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour 4.02. Download the full package and read the installation instructions

New features

  • Scrollable country modifiers. The flag panel groups national modifiers by source. Move the pointer back to the map to resume zooming with the mouse wheel.
  • Technology details on hover. The table shows effects per level, cumulative effects, research requirements, and expandable lists of affected unit types. Short tables shrink to fit. The level selector changes the preview only.

Fixes

  • Battle marker numbers. The map indicators use a bitmap font at both zoom levels. I confirmed in-game that numbers on the red and green markers display correctly.
  • Missing characters. The update fills gaps in province names such as Xingtai and in rotated Chinese text.
  • Building tooltips and leader progress. Building tooltips use proportional lettering for labels such as AG 防空火炮. Leader trait progress uses the same text in both localization layers to address trailing question marks. I welcome further reports on both changes.

Next up

  • Restore red text when allocated IC falls short of demand, starting with reinforcements.
  • Improve the hierarchy of battle information and fix text hidden below corps headquarters in the unit panel.
  • Audit missing leader portraits. Use sourced historical photographs where available and label AI-generated placeholders as illustrations.
  • Review the IC thresholds for minor-country research bonuses. I would like weaker industrial economies to research more slowly on their own while allowing them to pay for advanced technology. This remains a proposal for a separate balance pass.

This is a free, unofficial localization and interface project. The package credits the Black ICE team, the original Chinese localization team, and translation contributors.