Breath of Fire IV, the cherished role-playing game from Capcom, has been resurrected on PC platforms, a remarkable 25 years following its initial release. Originally launched on the PlayStation in Japan and North America in 2000, and subsequently in Europe in 2001, it saw a PC port in Europe and Japan in 2003. The game follows the journey of Ryu, a protagonist with the unique ability to transform into a dragon, as he allies with other warriors to thwart an emperor's sinister plan to obliterate the world.

Under GOG's ongoing Preservation Program, Breath of Fire IV has been meticulously updated for today's PCs and released without DRM on their platform. This enhanced version is fully optimized for modern systems, ensuring compatibility with Windows 10 and 11. It includes both English and Japanese localizations, along with upgraded graphics facilitated by an advanced DirectX renderer. Players can enjoy new display options such as Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Anti-Aliasing, and refined gamma correction for enhanced visuals. Furthermore, the audio engine has been overhauled, bringing back missing environmental sounds and introducing new configuration options for a richer gaming experience.

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Breath of Fire IV isn't the only classic title to be revived on GOG. The platform has also brought back several other legendary games as part of its Preservation Program. The complete list of revived titles includes:

• 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

With this update, the entire Ultima series is now preserved and accessible through GOG, offering fans and newcomers alike a chance to explore these timeless classics.