The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
Released Apr 2021
The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!
91% positive · 2,495 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Trails of Cold Steel IV launched on April 9, 2021 as the explicitly marketed "final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga." All 14 DLC items — consisting entirely of cosmetic packs (costumes, accessories, swimsuits), consumable bundles, and a lossless audio pack — were released on launch day or shortly after, with the last item (the Lossless Audio Pack) arriving on June 24, 2021. No unreleased DLC exists on the store listing.
Post-launch developer communication has been limited to technical maintenance: a flurry of bug-fix and performance patches in April 2021 shortly after launch, and two later patches (February 2024 and December 2024) addressing AMD GPU compatibility and Steam achievement API changes respectively. None of these patches introduced new gameplay content, and none announced any future content. The December 2024 patch note explicitly frames the work as part of a broader effort to patch multiple older releases in the back catalog, reinforcing that this is maintenance work rather than active content development.
The store description and short description both frame the game as a conclusion — "the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga" — with no language suggesting ongoing or future content additions. The game launched as a complete, finished product, and all post-launch activity has been purely technical upkeep.
Evidence
All 14 DLC items are released, consisting of cosmetic bundles, consumable packs, and an audio pack. The last item shipped on June 24, 2021. No unreleased DLC exists.
Short description markets the game as 'the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga,' framing it as a story conclusion rather than an ongoing series entry.
Content
14 of 14 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Achievements
53
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Ultimate Class Reunion – Boasting the largest roster in series history, heroes from all over seek to join the cause! The heroes of Class VII unite with Crossbell's Special Support Section and even the heroes of Liberl.
Battle Most Refined – New and returning systems join the already polished combat of The Legend of Heroes series, including the ability to summon giant mechs to the field for devastating attacks, use Auto Battle for more expedient combat, and utilize Lost Arts, the most powerful Orbal magic capable of turning the tide of battle.
Pursuits of the War Weary – In between epic battles, catch a breather with a number of mini-games including returning favorites like Vantage Master, fishing and puzzle games! And introducing new pursuits like Poker, Blackjack, and the Horror Coaster.
Now, the students of Class VII, old and new, must unite with heroes from all over the continent to create the only chance the world has to be spared from total destruction.
Battle Most Refined – New and returning systems join the already polished combat of The Legend of Heroes series, including the ability to summon giant mechs to the field for devastating attacks, use Auto Battle for more expedient combat, and utilize Lost Arts, the most powerful Orbal magic capable of turning the tide of battle.
Pursuits of the War Weary – In between epic battles, catch a breather with a number of mini-games including returning favorites like Vantage Master, fishing and puzzle games! And introducing new pursuits like Poker, Blackjack, and the Horror Coaster.
Story
The Erebonian Empire is on the brink of all out war! Taking place shortly after the ending of Trails of Cold Steel III, the heroes of Class VII find themselves with the full force of the Empire on the path to domination. Further, the hero of the Erebonian Civil War and Class VII's instructor, Rean Schwarzer, has gone missing.Now, the students of Class VII, old and new, must unite with heroes from all over the continent to create the only chance the world has to be spared from total destruction.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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