Dark Souls Remastered 1.04 Online

: Unlike previous updates, players remained able to play the game in offline mode during the server maintenance window (3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. CST).

: Improved anti-cheat security measures for online play to protect the community from malicious tampering. Update Logistics Release Date : July 11, 2018.

: The patch was rolled out simultaneously for PC (Steam) , PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One . Context: Remaster vs. Original Patch Numbers dark souls remastered 1.04

: Fixed a notorious bug where the Four Kings would not display properly or become invisible in The Abyss , making the late-game fight significantly more difficult than intended.

This update was vital for the PC community and console players alike, resolving technical glitches that interfered with core progression and multiplayer: : Unlike previous updates, players remained able to

: Resolved an issue where a player's save data could become erroneous if the application was closed under specific conditions immediately after defeating Gwyn, Lord of Cinder .

Vendor inventory expansions (e.g., blacksmiths selling more shards). : Improved anti-cheat security measures for online play

It is important to distinguish this from the original 2011 release's , which was much more transformative for gameplay balance. The original 1.04 (and 1.05) introduced massive changes including: Halving the Sunbro Faith requirement to 25. Significant nerfs to Tranquil Walk of Peace and Iron Flesh . Drastic buffs to item discovery and Humanity drop rates.

: 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.