FromSoftware Announces Summer 2026 Closed Network Test for Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods
FromSoftware revealed a closed network test for its upcoming multiplayer game The Duskbloods scheduled for summer 2026 during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The game is a Switch 2 exclusive that was originally conceived as a smaller Switch title before being expanded for the new console's hardware capabilities. The announcement provides fans with a concrete testing opportunity, though an official release date remains unconfirmed.
During a Nintendo Direct presentation, FromSoftware confirmed that The Duskbloods, a PvPvE multiplayer action game exclusive to Switch 2, will receive a closed network test in summer 2026. The game was originally announced a year ago without a release window, and today's announcement marks the first concrete timeline provided. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki previously explained that the project began as a small-scale Switch game before Nintendo's support enabled its expansion into a full Switch 2 title. The game is described as featuring Bloodsworn characters fighting through enemy-filled worlds with unique weapons and abilities, with occasional player alliances forming during gameplay. While no release date was announced, the studio's history with similar network tests—such as the one for Elden Ring Nightreign that preceded a release date announcement—suggests a full launch date could follow the summer 2026 test.
What's missing
The articles do not provide details about what specific gameplay mechanics or features will be tested during the closed network test, nor do they clarify the selection criteria or registration process for participants.
How coverage differed
TechRadar's coverage maintains a neutral, informative tone while acknowledging fan disappointment about the lack of a release date. The framing balances the positive news of the network test announcement with realistic expectations based on FromSoftware's previous development patterns.
What different sources said
- TechRadarCenter
Hold out for a little longer FromSoft fans — The Duskbloods will get a closed network test this summer, but a release date for the full game has yet to be announced
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