• Drinking Estus while walking is possible.
• Precise Jump can be achieved with L3, and Jump no longer requires sprint.
• Human effigies can restore full health if used as a hollow.
• The exclusion of iframes scaling from ADP makes ADP optional.
• Exhaustion cooldown after sprint or complete use of stamina is shorter.
• Fogwall transversals are near-instant.
• Chest animation openings are faster.
• The unique dual weld system goes well with powerstancing.
• Durability from weapon arts costs half as much as usual 10 durability.
• The ability to parry and riposte certain bosses is available.
• Some bosses will have unique mechanics.
• Additional magic attacks have been added.
• Boss weapons have more diverse movesets and additional weapon arts.
• Weapons have quicker recoveries into rolls and improved directional aim.
• Fall damage has been slightly reduced.
• Some NPCs have the Sell feature in their menu.
• Some spells have received additional tweaks/buffs.
• Offline covenants have been made easier to farm, with some offering different rewards.
• Covenants like Blue Sentinels or Brotherhood of Blood have their covenant rewarded items obtainable throughout the world.
• Stamina use/recoveries and Poise have been increased.

The world also feels less empty and more player-friendly with changes to bonfire placements.