GOG revived another classic, Breath of Fire IV is available on PC

The Breath of Fire series, developed by CAPCOM never quite hit the same level as RPG heavyweights like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, or Pokémon, but over time, it built a strong cult following. Breath of Fire IV in particular is considered one of the best in the franchise, thanks to its storytelling and dual protagonist structure. These days, it’s seen as a hidden gem from the PlayStation 1 era. And if you’re a longtime fan, here’s a nice surprise: Breath of Fire IV is now available on PC through GOG!

Breath of Fire IV returns

GOG.com posted on X today that, 25 years after its original PlayStation 1 release, Breath of Fire IV is back, thanks to over 22,000 passionate fans who supported it through the GOG Dreamlist.

This updated version is fully optimized for today’s PCs, featuring support for Windows 10 and 11, enhanced DirectX rendering, new display options like Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, refined gamma correction, and a reworked audio engine with restored environmental sounds and new sound configuration options. It also includes both English and Japanese text (with Japanese audio only), staying true to the original release.

All of this comes courtesy of the GOG Preservation Program. Alongside Breath of Fire IV, seven more classic games have been re-released to help preserve PC gaming history:

1. Ultima I + Ultima II
2. Ultima IX: Ascension
3. Worms Armageddon
4. Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
5. Realms of the Haunting
6. Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon
7. Stonekeep

GOG Dreamlist is packed with tons of classic games that deserve to be ported to today’s PCs. So, if you want to help save your favorite game, you can definitely cast your vote. Personally, I’m cheering for Persona 2: Innocent Sin to be the next one in the Preservation Program.

Breath of Fire IV

April 27, 2000

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