The patch notes, as detailed by Bandai Namco in press releases, included fixes for several notable bugs that affected gameplay across all platforms:
I'll cite the relevant sources I've found, including the Japanese wiki page for the original 1.04 changes, the Gamespot article for the Remastered patch, and the GameCompas page for multiplayer changes. I'll also mention that the Switch version may have different patch numbering. Let's search for "Dark Souls Remastered Switch 1.04". search results for the Switch version show no specific patch notes. It seems the patch 1.04 for the Switch might have been different or later. I'll also need to consider that the user might be referring to the original 1.04 patch for the first game, but they explicitly said "Dark Souls Remastered 1.04". I'll make sure to differentiate between the original and the remastered.
In update for Dark Souls Remastered , one of the most impactful behind-the-scenes changes was the refinement of the online matching and connectivity system for dedicated servers (on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch). dark souls remastered 1.04
: The Ring of Fog has been significantly nerfed; players wearing it can now be locked onto. Magic Revisions :
Greatly increased the number of souls dropped by enemies (often by 2x or 2.5x). The patch notes, as detailed by Bandai Namco
Players and modders have documented that the 1.04/1.05 update cycle introduced sweeping rebalancing efforts. Prior to these patches, certain strategies and items were considered overpowered, trivializing some of the game's most challenging encounters. For instance, the , which before the patch was immensely powerful and a popular choice for defeating bosses like the Four Kings and Gwyn, Lord of Cinder, was rebalanced. The update cycle also reworked weapon scaling to make it more viable compared to elemental upgrades and nerfed other broken items like the Crystal Ring Shield, affecting many players' PvE and PvP strategies.
You must purchase the Orange Guidance Soapstone from the Undead Male Merchant in the Undead Burg for 100 souls. search results for the Switch version show no
Here are the full patch notes for the Dark Souls Remastered 1.04 update:
Mastering the Flame: A Deep Dive into Dark Souls Remastered Patch 1.04
No, Arthur thought, his thumb jamming the dodge button, but the input was eaten by the recovery frames of the guard break.