Breath of Fire IV makes its triumphant return to PC, resurrected 25 years after its initial release.

Originally debuting on PlayStation in 2000 for Japan and North America (with Europe following in 2001), Capcom's beloved RPG finally reached PC audiences in Europe and Japan by 2003.

The story follows Ryu (distinct from Capcom's fighting game protagonist), a dragon shapeshifter who bands together with fellow warriors to stop a power-hungry emperor from unleashing global catastrophe.

GOG has meticulously restored this classic through its Preservation Program, delivering a fully optimized, DRM-free edition for contemporary gaming rigs.

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This definitive edition boasts modern system optimizations including Windows 10/11 support, dual English/Japanese language options, and enhanced visuals via upgraded DirectX rendering. Players can customize their experience with windowed mode, V-Sync, anti-aliasing, and precise gamma settings. The revamped audio engine reintroduces previously missing ambient sounds while offering expanded configuration controls.

GOG's preservation efforts extend beyond Breath of Fire IV, marking today's release with the completion of the entire Ultima series archive. Below is the full roster of newly available classics:

● 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