FromSoftware is one of the biggest game developers currently out there, and they have built their huge reputation on the backs of releasing outstanding games one after another. Their next big game is going to be The Duskbloods, which will be the first console-exclusive game since Bloodborne 2. Learn all about The Duskbloods’ release date, platforms, closed network test, gameplay, and more here.
The Duskbloods Release Window
The Duskbloods will release in 2026, but there is no confirmed date yet. The game will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, and FromSoftware has confirmed that the game won’t be coming to other platforms. According to the Nintendo Direct June 2026 announcement, The Duskbloods will conduct a closed network test this summer.
The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Signups
The Duskbloods closed network test will begin sometime in the summer of 2026. The exact date has not been announced yet. Also, as the game is only releasing on Nintendo Switch 2, the closed network test will also happen on the same platform.
If you want to sign up for the Duskbloods closed network test, you will have to wait a bit. The way to sign up has not been revealed by FromSoftware. Once they do, we will make sure to be the first to update the steps here.
Everything You Need to Know About The Duskbloods
The Duskbloods is going to be a PvPvE game, where 8 players will be facing each other to fight for the ‘First Blood.’ Players will take the role of Bloodsworn, a faction of warriors who have transcended human limitations and have bound themselves to the supernatural bloodline. The exact gameplay loop is still unrevealed, but it sounds as if a battle royale with NPCs thrown in the mix. With Elden Ring Nightreign also having a battle royale format, but in a PVE setting, we may see something similar, but PvP instead.
The trailers have revealed the overall tone of the game, and it looks very dark and is reminiscent of Bloodborne. We also see multiple characters, many of whom do appear as playable and may be tied to the class system introduced in Nightreign. The gameplay trailer does show players wielding multiple weapon types, including guns, which haven’t made an appearance since Bloodborne’s release for FromSoftware games, not counting Armored Core VI.
And as always, it won’t be a FromSoftware game without amazing bosses. Many have already made an appearance, and they look absolutely amazing already.
So, are you prepared for The Duskbloods’ release this year? Tell us what you expect from FromSoftware’s latest upcoming game in the comments section below.