Major expansions like Waking the Tiger (which overhauls China and adds general traits), Man the Guns (revamps naval combat), and No Step Back (focuses on the Soviet Union and supply systems) are almost mandatory for competitive or modern play. By 2025 and 2026, the release schedule has remained aggressive, with expansions like Thunder at Our Gates bringing new focus trees for Australia, Siam, and the Dutch East Indies.

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