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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based }} |
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|The Legend of Heroes}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|The Legend of Heroes}} | ||
|steam appid = 1198090 | |steam appid = 1198090 | ||
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|gogcom id = 1380802985 | |gogcom id = 1380802985 | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://thelegendofheroes.com/tocs4/ | ||
|hltb = 69471 | |hltb = 69471 | ||
|igdb = the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv | |igdb = the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv | ||
+ | |mobygames = legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-the-end-of-saga | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV | |wikipedia = The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = '''''The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV''''' is a [[:Category:JRPG|JRPG]] game in the [[Series:The Legend of Heroes|The Legend of Heroes]] series originally released in 2020 for PlayStation 4, which serves as the final entry of the ''Trails of Cold Steel'' subseries. | + | |introduction = '''''The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV''''' is a [[:Category:JRPG|JRPG]] game in the [[Series:The Legend of Heroes|The Legend of Heroes]] series originally released in 2020 for PlayStation 4, which serves as the final entry of the ''Trails of Cold Steel'' subseries. |
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+ | It was developed by [[Company:Nihon Falcom|Nihon Falcom]], while the PC port was handled by [[Company:Engine Software|Engine Software]] and [[Company:PH3 Games|PH3 Games]]. The game was released on April 9, 2021 on multiple storefronts and is published by [[Company:NIS America|NIS America]]. | ||
|release history = | |release history = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv | DRM- | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv | DRM-free | DRM-free after installation.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itsumi1117|date=2021-04-17|comment=Game windows shows "DRM-Free" mode when launched with or without Epic Games Launcher.}}</ref><br>{{store link|Epic Games Store|the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv--digital-deluxe-edition|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_iv | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_iv_digital_deluxe_edition|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_iv | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|the_legend_of_heroes_trails_of_cold_steel_iv_digital_deluxe_edition|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-pc | Steam |{{store link|GMG|the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-digital-deluxe-ediiton-pc|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-pc | Steam |{{store link|GMG|the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-digital-deluxe-ediiton-pc|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv | Steam | {{store link|Humble|the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-digital-deluxe-edition|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv | Steam | {{store link|Humble|the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iv-digital-deluxe-edition|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1198090 | DRM-Free | {{store link|Steam-bundle|20467|Digital Limited Edition}} also available | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1198090 | DRM-Free | The game can be launched without Steam running.<br>{{store link|Steam-bundle|20467|Digital Limited Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1457510 | Steam | Traditional Chinese and Korean only.<br/>Planned to release in fall 2021.<ref>{{store link|Steam|1457510|Store page}} has updated to a Fall 2021 release as of 04-20-2021.</ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1457510 | Steam | Traditional Chinese and Korean only.<br/>Planned to release in fall 2021.<ref>{{store link|Steam|1457510|Store page}} has updated to a Fall 2021 release as of 04-20-2021.</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}} scaling. Some HUD elements are positioned on the far edges of the screen and menus | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Hor+}} scaling. Some HUD elements are positioned on the far edges of the screen and menus; {{term|FMV}}s and certain scenes in cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to a 16:9 aspect ratio.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-04-24|comment= Tested at 2560x1080 resolution.}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-04-24|comment=Tested at 3840x2160 resolution.}}</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2021-04-24|comment=Tested at 3840x2160 resolution.}}</ref> | ||
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|fov notes = A 35-70° slider in the launcher. | |fov notes = A 35-70° slider in the launcher. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = limited | |anisotropic = limited | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Toggleable | + | |anisotropic notes = Toggleable in the launcher. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[MSAA]] (2x-8x) options | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[MSAA]] (2x-8x) options, as well as a transparency supersampling toggle. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Choice between 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS, 240 FPS or Unlimited. | + | |60 fps notes = Choice between 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS, 240 FPS, or Unlimited. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Keys can be fully remapped from the launcher. Each action can be rebound to three keys, but in-game key prompts will only display the primary binding. | + | |key remap notes = Keys can be fully remapped from the launcher. Each action can be rebound to three keys, but in-game key prompts will only display the primary binding.<br>The in-game "'''Button Config'''" option only allows for certain actions to be swapped between keys. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = Referred to as "'''Camera Mouse Sensitivity'''". Can be | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Referred to as "'''Camera Mouse Sensitivity'''". Can be adjusted in conjunction with the in-game camera sensitivity option for more precise camera control. |
|mouse menu = limited | |mouse menu = limited | ||
|mouse menu notes = The menus must be navigated with a keyboard as the game lacks a cursor to select any options, however, left and right click can still be used for confirm and cancel, respectively. | |mouse menu notes = The menus must be navigated with a keyboard as the game lacks a cursor to select any options, however, left and right click can still be used for confirm and cancel, respectively. | ||
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|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Selectable from a dropdown menu in the launcher. |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Selectable from a dropdown menu in the launcher. |
|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Limited to the Asia release. |
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Limited to the Asia release. |
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 10:09, 6 May 2021
Developers | |
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Nihon Falcom | |
Windows | Engine Software |
Windows | PH3 Games |
Publishers | |
NIS America | |
Asia | Clouded Leopard Entertainment |
Engines | |
PhyreEngine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 9, 2021 |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 82 |
IGDB | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | JRPG |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | The Legend of Heroes |
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a JRPG game in the The Legend of Heroes series originally released in 2020 for PlayStation 4, which serves as the final entry of the Trails of Cold Steel subseries.
It was developed by Nihon Falcom, while the PC port was handled by Engine Software and PH3 Games. The game was released on April 9, 2021 on multiple storefronts and is published by NIS America.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Epic Games Store | DRM-free after installation.[1] Digital Limited Edition also available. |
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GOG.com | Digital Limited Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Digital Limited Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Digital Limited Edition also available. | |||
Steam | The game can be launched without Steam running. Digital Limited Edition also available. |
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Steam (unavailable) | Traditional Chinese and Korean only. Planned to release in fall 2021.[2] |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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"Cold Steel III" Costume Bundle | Contains some outfits from the previous game. | |
Attachment Set | Contains various items to attach them to characters. | |
Consumable Starter Set | Contains various items from healing to stat increasing items. | |
Consumable Value Set | Contains various items from healing to stat increasing items. | |
Echoes of Erebonia Digital Soundtrack Sampler | Available for free during the first week of release. | |
Free Sample Set A | Contains various items from healing to stat increasing items. | |
Free Sample Set B | Contains various items from healing to stat increasing items. | |
Free Sample Set C | Contains various items from healing to stat increasing items. | |
Hair Extension Set | Contains various hair attachments to put onto characters. | |
Headwear Set | Contains various hats to put onto characters. | |
Magical Girl Bundle | Contains various outfits for the characters. | |
Ride-Along Set | Contains various attachments to put onto characters. | |
Self-Assertion Panels Vol. 2 | Contains various text speech bubbles for characters. | |
Standard Costume Bundle | Contains various outfits for the characters. | |
Swimsuit Bundle | Contains various outfits for the characters. | |
The Black Records Digital Mini Art Book | Available for free during the first week of release. | |
The Complete Black Records Digital Art Book | Only available as part of the digital limited edition. | |
Twilight Resonance Digital Soundtrack | Only available as part of the digital limited edition. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\TrailsOfColdSteel4\settings.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1198090/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\FALCOM\ed8_psv4 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1198090/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ scaling. Some HUD elements are positioned on the far edges of the screen and menus; FMVs and certain scenes in cutscenes are pillarboxed to a 16:9 aspect ratio.[3] | ||
4K Ultra HD | [4] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | A 35-70° slider in the launcher. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Toggleable in the launcher. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and MSAA (2x-8x) options, as well as a transparency supersampling toggle. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Choice between 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS, 240 FPS, or Unlimited. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Keys can be fully remapped from the launcher. Each action can be rebound to three keys, but in-game key prompts will only display the primary binding. The in-game "Button Config" option only allows for certain actions to be swapped between keys. |
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Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Referred to as "Camera Mouse Sensitivity". Can be adjusted in conjunction with the in-game camera sensitivity option for more precise camera control. | |
Mouse input in menus | The menus must be navigated with a keyboard as the game lacks a cursor to select any options, however, left and right click can still be used for confirm and cancel, respectively. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Both the game and the launcher can be fully navigated with a controller. | |
Controller remapping | Can be remapped from the launcher, as well as in-game. The external launcher allows for full button remapping, while the in-game options only allow for certain actions to be swapped between buttons. | |
Controller sensitivity | Referred to as "Camera Sensitivity". A slider is available that can be adjusted in-game. |
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Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Selectable from a dropdown menu in the launcher. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Selectable from a dropdown menu in the launcher. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | , Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Prompts for Stadia and Switch available. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Both controller and keyboard can be used at the same time. A toggleable option referred to as "Dynamic Button Prompts", which changes button prompts based on what input was last used, is available in the launcher. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for "BGM", "Sound Effects" and "Voice". | |
Surround sound | Stereo only.[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game pauses on focus lost, no option to disable. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | Limited to the Asia release. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Limited to the Asia release. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz | AMD FX-8320 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia Geforce GTX 650 Ti | AMD Radeon R7 370 |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1198090/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1198090) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Itsumi1117 on 2021-04-17
- Game windows shows "DRM-Free" mode when launched with or without Epic Games Launcher.
- ↑ Store page has updated to a Fall 2021 release as of 04-20-2021.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-04-24
- Tested at 2560x1080 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-04-24
- Tested at 3840x2160 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-04-16
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.