• 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 •
April 25th, 2025 – First and foremost, we want to thank our incredible community for their unwavering support. From voting on the GOG Dreamlist to the 22,000 passionate fans who helped bring Breath of Fire IV back: this release is as much your achievement as it is ours. And with an amazing partner like Capcom by our side, we couldn’t have asked for a better team.
April 27th 2000, Breath of Fire IV first captured hearts as one of Capcom’s most beloved RPGs. 25 years later, it returns – revived by popular demand and fully updated for modern PCs, this iconic classic is now available DRM-free on GOG!
The game joins the GOG Preservation Program with essential upgrades: our enhanced version is fully optimized for modern systems, with Windows 10 and 11 compatibility. Players can enjoy both English and Japanese localizations, along with improved graphics powered by an upgraded DirectX renderer, new display options like Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing and refined gamma correction for better visuals. The audio engine has also been upgraded, restoring missing environmental sounds and adding new configuration options.
This is the ultimate way to experience Breath of Fire IV like never before – now, to celebrate on its silver anniversary, and for years to come!
But that’s not all – while Breath of Fire IV releases with your help, a variety of other games, all of them absolute PC-gaming pioneers, and all of them over 20 years old – join the GOG Preservation Program. Among those gems, you will find Ultima™ Underworld 1+2, as well as Ultima™ 9, and with that addition, the entirety of Ultima™ series is now preserved and available within the Program. Here’s the full list:
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!
About the GOG Dreamlist
GOG Dreamlist is a free tool that everyone can use to cast a vote as to what game they want to see come back to life. GOG uses these votes to carry weight in their conversations with IP owners and to bring these games back to life.
About the GOG Preservation Program
The GOG Preservation Program is an official stamp on classic games that GOG has improved, with a commitment from GOG to maintain their compatibility.
About GOG
Born in 2008, GOG is a leading European platform for digital game distribution that allows you to legally and safely buy, download, and play the best editions of classic games. Its mission includes ensuring the compatibility of iconic games on modern systems and supporting game preservation efforts. GOG is a member of EFGAMP.
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