Patch Notes: Ver.1.0.4 (Latest Official Update)
Ver.1.0.4 is the latest official Echoes of Aincrad patch found as of July 22, 2026. It was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America on July 16, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. It fixes a previously reported quest issue and lists rendering, black-screen and phase-transition fixes alongside one known issue under investigation.
What to Check First
Ver.1.0.4 is the latest official patch (found 2026-07-22). The installed version can be checked on the title screen. Target platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam.
Ver.1.0.4 Status Card
Ver.1.0.4 Officially Listed Fixes
| Issue area | What the official note says was fixed |
|---|---|
| Opportunity sub-quest | The Arc Boss Thicket Visgo can no longer remain underground after certain attacks during its digging animation — a condition first reported in Ver.1.0.3. |
| Rendering | Occasional player-character rendering failures in certain event scenes have been addressed. |
| Original Sin black-screen | A black screen that could appear after completing Original Sin with certain partners has been fixed. |
| Phase transition | Phase transitions that could fail after reducing enemy HP to zero and destroying the Break Marker have been corrected. |
Ver.1.0.4 Known Issue Under Investigation
Summons quest — black screen after enemy introduction
Bandai Namco lists a condition where, after the boss-area barrier is removed, the screen may rarely remain black following the enemy introduction sequence in the Summons quest.
Official workaround: exit the game from the platform system menu and restart it. If the game is closed before HP reaches zero, Death Game Mode save deletion will not be triggered.
What Is and Is Not Confirmed Here
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Historical: Ver.1.0.3 (July 10, 2026)
Ver.1.0.3 was the Day One Patch, published July 10, 2026. It remains useful as historical context.
What Ver.1.0.3 Officially Added or Changed
| Area | Official patch-note summary |
|---|---|
| Demo saves | Added a save-data transfer function from the demo version. |
| Combat and equipment | Lists adjustments to weapon performance, Sword Skills, Combination Skills, Support Skills, and weapon or shield MOD effects. |
| Movement and world behavior | Lists changes to rolling, stepping, high-place falls, deep-water landing recovery, enemy parameters, and difficulty-level enemy counts. |
| Bug fixes | Lists fixes for certain player-motion, mouse-input, and enemy-stuck issues, plus other minor fixes. |
Ver.1.0.3 Listed Known Issue
Opportunity sub-quest — Arc Boss Thicket Visgo
The official notes listed a condition where the Ark Boss could fail to re-emerge after a specific attack during its digging motion.
Ver.1.0.3 workaround: use Return to Checkpoint from the map menu to return to the last visited safety area or warp terminal.
Status in Ver.1.0.4: this issue is officially listed as fixed in Ver.1.0.4. The Ver.1.0.3 workaround is no longer required.
The Ver.1.0.3 Support Item Set remains available after progressing to the main quest "Iori's Request" — collect from the Chest at the Inn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check which version I have installed?
The official note says the installed version can be checked on the title screen.
Which platforms received Ver.1.0.4?
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam — confirmed from the official Bandai Namco announcement (EA-OFF-017).
What was fixed in Ver.1.0.4?
Four officially listed areas: the Opportunity sub-quest Thicket Visgo issue (carried from Ver.1.0.3), event-scene rendering failures, an Original Sin black-screen with certain partners, and failed phase transitions after destroying the Break Marker.
Is the Thicket Visgo quest issue still present in Ver.1.0.4?
No. Ver.1.0.4 officially lists this as fixed. The Return to Checkpoint workaround from Ver.1.0.3 is no longer needed.
What is the Summons black-screen issue?
Bandai Namco lists a condition where, after the boss-area barrier is removed in the Summons quest, the screen may rarely remain black after the enemy introduction sequence. This is officially described as "under investigation" with no fix listed yet.
How do I work around the Summons black-screen?
The official workaround is to exit the game from the platform system menu and restart it. If the game is closed before HP reaches zero, Death Game Mode save deletion will not be triggered.
Can I transfer my demo save data after updating to Ver.1.0.4?
Yes. Demo save transfer was added in Ver.1.0.3 and remains available in Ver.1.0.4. Transfer is only possible to the full game on the same platform (EA-OFF-008).
Where can I read the original official patch notice?
The official source is Bandai Namco Entertainment America — Update File Ver.1.0.4 Distribution Announcement.
What This Page Does Not Cover
- Performance comparisons before and after any patch
- Community-reported bugs not listed by Bandai Namco
- Balance changes, weapon tier movement, or skill adjustments inferred from the patch notes
- Platform-specific or region-specific issues not listed in the official note
- Future patch predictions or datamine findings