Patch 1.04 for Dark Souls Remastered is a notable update focused on fixing multiplayer matchmaking, stability, and miscellaneous gameplay bugs introduced in earlier remasters/ports. This guide covers what changed, why it matters to players, how it affects online play and single-player experience, and how to troubleshoot or verify the patch on your platform.
| Spell | Pre-1.04 Behavior | Post-1.04 Behavior | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dark Bead | 8 projectiles, full damage at max range | 7 projectiles, damage falloff after mid-range | | Wrath of the Gods | Uninterruptible casting | Can be staggered during the first 10 frames | | Great Combustion | 110 poise damage | 76 poise damage (cannot stun Havel monsters) | | Tranquil Walk of Peace | 20 second duration | 12 second duration |
The community standard for competitive play is Soul Level 125. dark souls remastered 1.04
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While it did not introduce major gameplay rebalances, it addressed several "game-breaking" issues that had persisted since the remaster's launch in May 2018. Key Bug Fixes in Version 1.04 Deep Dive: Dark Souls Remastered Patch 1
He pressed X. The bonfire at Undead Burg flared to life once more. Arthur stood, his equipment burdened by the weight of souls and the certainty of repetition. He walked back toward the fog gate, a knight bound to an endless cycle, hoping that this time, the math would fall in his favor.
Ending Trigger Fix: Fixed a rare exploit/bug where the game's ending would trigger in the Kiln of the First Flame without the boss being defeated, specifically when performing certain moves before the boss fog. Try loading an earlier save (if available) before
Required Item: You must purchase the Orange Guidance Soapstone from the Undead Male Merchant in the Undead Burg for 100 souls.