Enhancing the "Remastered" multiplayer experience was a primary goal for this patch:
Significant reductions to the effectiveness of the Pyromancy Flame, Iron Flesh, and the Tranquil Walk of Peace spell. dark souls remastered version 1.04
If you are starting fresh in v1.04, knowing the sequence breaks is vital for a strong build. dark souls remastered version 1.04
One of the most significant changes allowed players to continue playing in offline mode dark souls remastered version 1.04