The Bard's Tale 4's massive Director's Cut update is finally out this August Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The Bard's Tale 4's massive Director's Cut update is finally out this August And it's getting an Xbox One and PS4 release too. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 12 Jul 2019 9 comments Developer InXile's long-awaited Director's Cut mega-update for The Bard's Tale 4 has finally received a release date: it arrives on 27th August, and the game, in its freshly refined guise, will be making its way to PS4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux on the same day. Although The Bard's Tale 4's puzzle-y RPG action was well-received at launch, the experience was more than a little rough around the edges. Indeed, Eurogamer's Robert Purchese, a fan of the game, noted that it was hard to ignore its "general lack of finesse" in his review. Since release, InXile has offered numerous bug fixes and optimisation updates, but its focus has been on delivering a major overhaul of the experience, initially referred to as "2.0". Due to its scope, however, the developer announced in February that the update would be renamed Bard's Tale 4: Barrows Deep - Director's Cut, with an anticipated (if now missed) launch in June. Alongside an engine update, numerous bug fixes, optimisations, gameplay balancing, and quality of life features - including improved controller support - the Director's Cut adds the new combat-focussed Royal Necropolis of Haernhold dungeon, featuring new enemy types, mini-bosses, and two "very challenging" main bosses. When 27th August rolls around, existing owners of The Bard's Tale 4 on PC will receive the Director's Cut as a free update. After that, The Bard's Tale 4 will only be available for purchase in its Director's Cut guise on Steam and GOG, although there'll be a choice between a £24.99/$34.99 USD Standard Edition and a £27.99/$49.99 USD Deluxe Edition - both of which are outlined more thoroughly in InExile's latest Kickstarter backer post. As for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players, they'll have the option to purchase the game digitally, with the $39.99 USD asking price including the Director's Cut itself and the Fire Horn in-game item. Additionally, there's a limited Day One physical edition for both consoles, also priced at $39.99 USD. This includes the game, a physical map, plus the Fire Horn, Red Boots, Bardic Brian Skin and Booty, and Kael's Axe Puzzle Weapon in-game items. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass subscribers on both Xbox One and PC will see The Bard's Tale 4's Director's Cut added to their ever-expanding game libraries on launch day. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store