FINAL FANTASY IV
Released Sep 2021
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
91% positive · 2,968 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster launched on September 8, 2021 as a complete remaster of the classic 1991 RPG. The game shipped as a self-contained, story-complete experience — a remaster of a finished game with no post-launch story or gameplay content expansions planned or announced.
Since launch, Square Enix has issued several quality-of-life and bug-fix patches, with the most substantial being the Ver. 1.1.0 update on January 30, 2024, which added gameplay assistance options, a font toggle, and BGM switching between the original and remastered soundtracks. A further patch (Ver. 1.2.0) arrived on March 5, 2025, with additional bug fixes and minor adjustments. A small bug-fix update followed on October 8, 2025. None of these patches added new story content or game modes — they refined and polished the existing experience.
The only DLC released for the game consists of two standalone soundtrack products: the Original Soundtrack (released January 23, 2025) and the Piano Collections album (released March 12, 2026). Both are purely musical content and do not represent gameplay expansions. No further DLC has been announced or listed on the store.
The developer has not announced any future content for the game. The update history reflects a game that has been progressively polished since launch but is otherwise content-complete. The most recent DLC — the Piano Collections album released on March 12, 2026 — represents the last addition to the game's catalogue.
Evidence
FINAL FANTASY IV Pixel Remaster launched as a complete remaster of the original 1991 game, available individually or as part of a bundle.
Ver. 1.1.0 patch added quality-of-life features including EXP/encounter modifiers, font and BGM switching options — no new story or gameplay content.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Square Enix
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.
The Kingdom of Baron sent their elite airship fleet, the Red Wings, to attack the surrounding countries. Distressed by his mission, Cecil, a dark knight and captain of the Red Wings, decides to fight against the tyrannical Baron with his trusted friend and his paramour at his side. In his search for the crystals, Cecil must travel over land, under the ground, to the Land of Summons, and even to the moon. Join forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and many more skilled allies.
FFIV is the first title to introduce the dynamic "Active Time Battle" system, where time moves even during battle, giving the players an exciting sense of urgency.Thanks to the wide appeal of the game, this revolutionary system would be implemented in many future titles in the series.
Witness the dramatic story and dynamic battles in this fourth installment of the FINAL FANTASY series!
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(This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY IV" game released in 1991. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.)
The Kingdom of Baron sent their elite airship fleet, the Red Wings, to attack the surrounding countries. Distressed by his mission, Cecil, a dark knight and captain of the Red Wings, decides to fight against the tyrannical Baron with his trusted friend and his paramour at his side. In his search for the crystals, Cecil must travel over land, under the ground, to the Land of Summons, and even to the moon. Join forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and many more skilled allies.
FFIV is the first title to introduce the dynamic "Active Time Battle" system, where time moves even during battle, giving the players an exciting sense of urgency.Thanks to the wide appeal of the game, this revolutionary system would be implemented in many future titles in the series.
Witness the dramatic story and dynamic battles in this fourth installment of the FINAL FANTASY series!
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■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound!
- Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.
- Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.
■Improved gameplay!
- Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more.
- Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game.
- Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game.
- Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4.
- Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.
(This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY IV" game released in 1991. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.)
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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