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Breath of Fire 4 Returns to PC via GOG’s Game Preservation Initiative

The cult JRPG is now available digitally outside Sony’s PS3/Vita store for the first time, featuring modern enhancements and community-driven support.

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Overview

  • Breath of Fire 4 is now available on GOG for $10, marking its first widespread PC digital release outside of Sony’s PS3/Vita store.
  • The re-release was prioritized through GOG’s Dreamlist program, where over 23,000 fans voted for its comeback.
  • The GOG edition includes dual English and Japanese localization, modern controller support, improved mini-games, and rendering options.
  • Despite enhancements, the game defaults to a smeary fullscreen mode with aggressive filtering that blurs its pixel art, requiring manual adjustments.
  • This release highlights GOG’s commitment to preserving classic games with DRM-free access and compatibility updates for modern systems.