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About The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV brings together the series’ largest character roster, uniting Class VII with allies from Crossbell, Liberl and beyond. Set immediately after Trails of Cold Steel III, the game follows the students as the Erebonian Empire teeters on the edge of total war and their instructor, Rean Schwarzer, disappears.
Combat blends refined turn‑based tactics with new features such as summonable giant mechs, an Auto‑Battle option and powerful Lost Arts magic. Between battles, players can unwind with a variety of mini‑games, ranging from classic Vantage Master to new card‑based pursuits like Poker and Blackjack.
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Largest roster in series history
Trails of Cold Steel IV advertises the biggest lineup of characters the franchise has ever fielded. Heroes from Class VII, Crossbell’s Special Support Section and Liberl all appear, allowing many familiar faces to join the cause.
The description emphasizes that “heroes from all over seek to join the cause,” highlighting the breadth of the cast without specifying any gameplay restrictions on who can be used.
- Explore dialogue options to meet new allies early.
- Check the party screen frequently to see newly unlocked characters.
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Combat: mechs, auto‑battle and Lost Arts
The combat system adds summonable giant mechs that deliver “devastating attacks,” expanding the tactical options available to players. An Auto‑Battle feature lets battles resolve more quickly when desired.
Lost Arts represent the most powerful Orbal magic in the game, described as capable of “turning the tide of battle,” offering a high‑impact spellcasting choice.
- Use mechs against tough enemy formations.
- Reserve Lost Arts for critical moments to maximize impact.
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Mini‑games and new pursuits
Between major encounters, the game provides several mini‑games. Returning titles include Vantage Master, fishing and puzzle challenges, while new additions feature Poker, Blackjack and the Horror Coaster.
These activities are presented as ways to “catch a breather” from the epic battles, offering varied casual gameplay.
- Try the new card games for a change of pace.
- Complete fishing mini‑games to earn optional rewards.
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Story: Erebonian Empire on the brink
The narrative picks up shortly after Trails of Cold Steel III, with the Erebonian Empire poised for all‑out war. The disappearance of Rean Schwarzer, the civil war hero and Class VII instructor, drives the plot.
Students from Class VII, both old and new, must cooperate with allies across the continent to prevent total destruction, forming the central conflict of the game.
- Follow story cutscenes to track Rean’s whereabouts.
- Pay attention to dialogue that hints at the Empire’s plans.
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Platform support and Steam features
Trails of Cold Steel IV is available on Windows and includes Steam-specific features such as Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud saves and Family Sharing. Partial Controller Support is also listed, indicating some controller compatibility.
No macOS or Linux versions are mentioned, limiting official platform availability to Windows PCs.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress across installations.
- Check controller settings if you prefer partial controller use.
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