Ultimately, Patch 1.04 demonstrates FromSoftware's commitment to supporting and refining their games, even after their initial release. The patch's impact on gameplay and the community's reception serve as a testament to the complex and dynamic nature of game development and the ongoing relationship between game developers and players.

Beyond the technical "hotfixes," the update subtly aligned the remaster with the final balance state of the original game (Post-Patch 1.07). This included ensuring that merchants like Domnhall of Zena properly sold their vital utility items—such as the Master Key Transient Curses —to prevent soft-locks in progression. In conclusion, Update 1.04 for Dark Souls: Remastered

But the hotfix was different.