Breath of Fire IV is now available on GOG for PC as a part of the GOG Preservation Program

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Capcom’s Breath of Fire IV is now available on PC (GOG) through the GOG Preservation Program.

GOG has unveiled and made available Capcom’s RPG, Breath of Fire IV, for PCs running Windows 10 and Windows 11. This game was initially launched in Japan for the original PlayStation console in 2000, followed by North America, and later Europe. A year after its initial release, it came to Europe. In 2003, it was ported to PC in both Japan and Europe.

The special edition of Breath of Fire IV on GOG comes with two language options: English and Japanese, as well as enhanced visuals thanks to a modernized DirectX renderer, a reinstated soundtrack courtesy of a revamped audio system, and additional features.

Breath of Fire IV is now available on PC (GOG).

Below you’ll discover the latest trailer, opening video, screenshots, and specifics about the upcoming release of Breath of Fire IV on GOG. Enjoy!

25 years following its initial launch, the iconic Breath of Fire IV from Capcom is back on personal computers.

  • The return of Breath of Fire IV on the 25th anniversary of the original release
  • GOG Dreamlist voters made this release happen
  • More games joining the GOG Preservation Program

Above all, we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our remarkable community for their steadfast backing. From casting votes on the GOG Dreamlist to the 22,000 dedicated fans who aided in resurrecting Breath of Fire IV: this launch is equally your triumph as it is ours. And with an outstanding ally like Capcom by our side, we couldn’t have hoped for a more fitting collaboration. On April 27th, 2000, Breath of Fire IV first enchanted many as one of Capcom’s most treasured RPGs. A quarter-century later, it makes its comeback – reborn by popular demand and refurbished for contemporary PCs, this timeless classic is now accessible DRM-free on GOG!

This game is now part of the GOG Preservation Program, featuring significant updates: the improved edition runs smoothly on contemporary systems, boasting compatibility with Windows 10 and 11. Players can indulge in both English and Japanese versions, as well as enhanced graphics thanks to an upgraded DirectX renderer, offering options like Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, and refined gamma correction for a more captivating visual experience. Additionally, the audio engine has been revamped, reintroducing lost ambient sounds and introducing new customization settings.

Experience Breath of Fire IV in a completely new light as we commemorate its 25th anniversary – an experience that will last for many years to come!

Additionally, here’s another treat! As Breath of Fire IV launches with your support, don’t forget to check out other classic games, all pioneers in PC gaming and all over 20 years old. These timeless treasures are now part of the GOG Preservation Program. In this collection, you can rediscover gems like Ultima Underworld 1+2. Enjoy the trip down memory lane!

With this new inclusion, the entirety of the Ultima series has been safeguarded and can be accessed through the software application. Here’s the complete catalog:

1. Ultima I: The First Adventure
2. Ultima II: The Revenge of the Enchantress
3. Ultima III: Exodus
4. Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
5. Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny
6. Ultima VI: The False Prophet
7. Ultima VII: The Forge of Virtue
8. Ultima VII Part Two: Serpent Isle
9. Ultima VIII: Pagan
10. Ultima IX: Ascension

Ultima Underworld 1 & 2 could be rephrased as “Ultima Underworld Chapters 1 and 2” or “The First Two Installments of Ultima Underworld”
Ascension” or “Ascension, the Ninth Installment in the Ultima Series”
3. Worlds of Ultima : The Savage Empire could be rephrased as “The Savage Empire within the Worlds of Ultima” or “Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Realm”
A Martian Tale”
5. Worms: Armageddon could be rephrased as “Worms: The Apocalypse” or “Armaggedon, a Game in the Worms Series”
Sherwood Forest’s Outlaw”
7. Realms of the Haunting could be rephrased as “Realms Shrouded in Mystery and Fear” or “Haunting Realms: A Supernatural Adventure”
A Lunar Conundrum” or “Under a Killing Moon, a Tex Murphy Investigation”
9. Stonekeep could be rephrased as “Stonekeep: The Fortress of Destiny” or “The Tale of Stonekeep: A Hero’s Journey

As technology advances, too many classics risk being lost to time; and we know it all too well.

Let’s keep making games live forever, together!

Breath of Fire IV GOG Screenshots




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2025-04-25 12:26