Capcom’s beloved PlayStation classic Breath of Fire IV is officially back—now fully playable on modern PCs thanks to GOG’s Good Old Games Preservation Program. After garnering over 20,000 community votes, this fan-favorite JRPG has made its return, not just as a nostalgic gem, but as an enhanced and optimized version ready for today’s systems.
Originally released in 2000 for the PlayStation and later ported to PC in 2003, Breath of Fire IV was once available for desktop players—but that version eventually became incompatible with modern operating systems. Over time, it faded into obscurity, becoming difficult—if not impossible—for fans to play without resorting to workarounds or emulation. That changes now.
Thanks to GOG’s efforts in digital preservation, Breath of Fire IV just re-released. The new version includes several updates and enhancements to ensure smooth, crash-free performance on today’s hardware:
- Full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11
- Dual-language support – English and Japanese
- Improved DirectX renderer with new options: Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, Gamma Correction, and more
- Restored ambient sound effects and configurable audio
- Improved minigames and fixed cutscene scripting
- Issue-free battle and combo system
- Enhanced keyboard/mouse controls and modern controller support including DualSense, Xbox Series, and more
All of this comes DRM-free, with offline play, and full tech support from GOG.
Those who are interested to play this game on PC, you can get it on GOG for $9.99 at https://www.gog.com/en/game/breath_of_fire_iv