The main reason is that players may need to manually invoke the on-screen keyboard to enter their character's name.
To play Dark Souls Remastered v1.03.1 verified, you'll need a PC with the following specifications:
Dark Souls: Remastered brought the legendary, punishing world of Lordran to modern consoles and PC with enhanced visuals, improved performance, and dedicated servers. However, even the most revered remasters require post-launch polish. The update, often referred to in technical circles as a "verified" patch for stability, was a crucial update in early 2018 designed to fix lingering issues from the launch version (v1.03) and ensure a smoother online experience.