Capcom's RPG Breath of Fire IV Returns to PC After 25 Years

Breath of Fire IV, a classic role-playing game, makes its long-awaited return to PC after 25 years.

Originally released for PlayStation in Japan and North America in 2000, Capcom's critically acclaimed RPG arrived in Europe the following year. A PC port was subsequently launched in Europe and Japan in 2003.

The story follows Ryu (distinct from other Capcom characters with the same name), a man with the ability to transform into a dragon. He joins forces with fellow warriors to stop a tyrannical emperor from unleashing global devastation.

As part of its ongoing preservation efforts, GOG has completely updated Breath of Fire IV for modern computers and released it DRM-free on their platform.

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This enhanced version features full optimization for contemporary systems, including native compatibility with Windows 10 and 11. Players can experience both English and Japanese language options, alongside significant visual improvements through an upgraded DirectX renderer. The game now offers expanded display settings such as Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, and enhanced gamma correction for superior image quality. Audio enhancements include restored environmental effects and additional configuration choices.

Breath of Fire IV is not the only vintage title revived on GOG today. The platform has also brought back Ultima Underworld 1+2 and Ultima 9, making the complete Ultima series now available through GOG's Preservation Program.

Complete list of newly available titles:

● Ultima Underworld 1+2

● Ultima 9: Ascension

● Worlds of Ultima : The Savage Empire

● Ultima Worlds of Adventure 2: Martian Dreams

● Worms: Armageddon

● Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

● Realms of the Haunting

● Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon

● Stonekeep