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The Duskbloods Lacks Bite In A Post-Marathon World
As FromSoftware tries another short-burst multiplayer loop in The Duskbloods, we weigh up its potential value in our time-poor lives. The post The Duskbloods Lacks Bite In A Post-Marathon World appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
The Duskbloods Feels Like a Nintendo Party Game in a Bloody Wrapper
Once you go beneath the surface of its wonderfully grotesque, unwelcoming exterior that’s right in line with FromSoftware’s house style, The Duskbloods plays so much like a classic multiplayer Nintendo game.
More players applied for The Duskbloods closed network test than for Elden Ring Nightreign, despite Switch 2 exclusivity
The first Closed Network Test was unplayable for most players, before From Software ended it early
Despite being a Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods closed network test had more applications than Elden Ring Nightreign
The Duskbloods is already looking like it's going to be a very popular game. Developer FromSoftware revealed the game's network test, which finished yesterday, attracted more player applications than those for Elden Ring Nightreign, despite it only being available for one platform: Switch 2.
Why Everybody Loves Zork, The Duskbloods' Weirdest Character and Miyazaki's Favorite
Zork is one of six characters in The Duskbloods' network test and he's gone viral as many players are, quote, "Zorkin' It."
First Impressions: Network Issues Aside, The Duskbloods Could Wind Up Being Really Special
There will be blood. The Duskbloods has been a long time coming – it was first shown off during the Switch 2 Direct in April 2025, if you remember – but it's finally here. Well, sort of. Over the past weekend, we – and indeed many of you – had the opportunity to dive into the world of The Duskbloods with its network test, experimenting with six playable 'Bloodsworn' characters as we explored the beautiful yet deadly Lands of Dusk. But after a small handful of sessions, what do we make of it so f
First Impressions: Network Issues Aside, The Duskbloods Could Wind Up Being Really Special
There will be blood. The Duskbloods has been a long time coming – it was first shown off during the Switch 2 Direct in April 2025, if you remember – but it's finally here. Well, sort of. Over the past weekend, we – and indeed many of you – had the opportunity to dive into the world of The Duskbloods with its network test, experimenting with six playable 'Bloodsworn' characters as we explored the beautiful yet deadly Lands of Dusk. But after a small handful of sessions, what do we make of it so f
Miyazaki explains how The Duskbloods plans to protect newcomers from its best players
FromSoftware is stepping into one of multiplayer gaming's most divisive arguments with The Duskbloods, confirming the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive will lean on skill-based matchmaking to keep newcomers safe from its most battle-hardened players.
Here’s what’s missing from The Duskbloods network test
Miyazaki promises extensive customization and story for the final game
FromSoftware 'Sincerely Apologizes' for The Duskbloods Network Test 'Server Issues,' Ends First Slot Early
FromSoftware has announced The Duskbloods network test has reached an early end after the first day of testing resulted in "game server issues" that barred players from logging in.
From Software responds as The Duskbloods’ first Network Test session is marred by ‘Failed to log in’ errors
The Duskbloods Network Test was ended early after players received log in errors
The Duskbloods Network Test Session Closed After Disastrous Server Issues
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience". FromSoftware has closed the first network test session for The Duskbloods before it's even begun. Scheduled to kick off at 11am BST, all users (as far as we can tell) were stuck at the main menu for the duration, consistently failing to log into the game's servers. While FromSoftware confirmed it was aware of the issue and endeavoured to resolve it, this unfortunately didn't happen in time. In a post on social media, the developer's support team ha
Connectivity issues force FromSoftware to close The Duskbloods network test early
UPDATE 2PM BST: FormSoftware has closed today's The Duskbloods network test early due to connectivity issues.
Nintendo Proved Crucial In Helping Players Understand The Duskbloods
A strong partnership. FromSoftware games have historically being quite vague in communicating what you actually have to do. This is often a big part of the fun, but we suspect a lot of players have been put off by just how impenetrable the company's game have been in the past. In a new interview with IGN, Hidetaka Miyazaki, director for The Duskbloods, has stated that the partnership with Nintendo for the game has helped the development team provide better onboarding tutorials, with the creator
No, The Duskbloods isn't releasing on 24th September, according to Nintendo
Nintendo has denied that The Duskbloods will be releasing on the 24th September, after the date was included in an early preview of the game.
Nintendo Denies Rumoured Release Date For The Duskbloods
Update: Okay, false alarm. You might have seen that a bunch of previews have now gone live for The Duskbloods on Switch 2. One of these, however, might have mistakenly revealed the game's planned release date. The Guardian's preview lists the release date for The Duskbloods as 24th September 2026 – so yeah, that's a little over a month from now.
Rumour: The Duskbloods Might Be Out A Lot Sooner Than You Think
Update: Okay, false alarm. You might have seen that a bunch of previews have now gone live for The Duskbloods on Switch 2. One of these, however, might have mistakenly revealed the game's planned release date. The Guardian's preview lists the release date for The Duskbloods as 24th September 2026 – so yeah, that's a little over a month from now.
With The Duskbloods, Hidetaka Miyazaki is stepping into the unknown
The Elden Ring director explains how From Software's Switch 2 exclusive is much more than just PvP
FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods isn’t the “PvPvE” you’re probably imagining. Miyazaki talks game design, emphasis on “role-playing,” and offering enjoyment beyond pure skill
Joint media interview with The Duskbloods director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Hidetaka Miyazaki Interview: FromSoftware's Boss 0n The Duskbloods' TTRPG Influences, the Nintendo Partnership, and the Future of Games
We talked to FromSoftware president and The Duskbloods director Hidetaka Miyazaki after a hands-on preview and shared many of the ideas behind his games and where the team goes from here.
The Duskbloods Preview: FromSoftware's Multiplayer Switch 2 Exclusive Is Special, Here's How It Plays
With tabletop rules and Souls-style gameplay, The Duskbloods, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, is ambitious even for FromSoftware.
The Duskbloods Gameplay Has Leaked Ahead Of Network Test
Seeped through. FromSoftware is getting ready to kick off its network test for The Duskbloods this weekend, but it looks like a gameplay video has leaked ahead of time. WARNING: descriptive spoilers of the footage to follow.
The Duskbloods gameplay leaks ahead of tomorrow's closed beta, showing tense PvP battles with guns, wolves, and velociraptors
A snippet of gameplay from The Duskbloods - FromSoftware's Switch 2 PvPvE action game - has leaked online ahead of an upcoming closed beta test.
Codes for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Network Test have been sent out to participants
The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods gets a Network Test this weekend, and it can be downloaded now
You can now check if you've been selected for The Duskbloods network test - here's how
The Duskbloods, the next game from Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne creator FromSoftware, is hosting its first-ever public test later this month. The network test, as the developer calls it, was always intended to be limited, meaning not everyone who signed up will get to play.
The Duskbloods Network Test applicants can now check to see if they were selected
Check now to see if you'll be participating in The Duskbloods Network Test
Players can apply to join the network test for FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods today
Players have a week to apply for the test, which runs from August 21-24
Reddit is forcing Google AI into hallucinating The Duskbloods characters before FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive is even out
The Duskbloods' first playtest - which will likely mark the first time anyone outside FromSoftware and Nintendo has played the Switch 2 exclusive - is coming next month, yet Google's AI search believes the subreddit r/TheDuskbloods already has official information.
The Duskbloods' promised playtest is happening next month on Switch 2, and it sure looks like getting in will be hard
The lack of news on The Duskbloods - finally ended by June's Nintendo Direct announcement of a playtest - has kept the hype for FromSoftware's next game at bay for now, but that could change as soon as next month, when players finally get a taste of what the studio has been cooking.
The Duskbloods Network Test Kicks Off On Switch 2 Next Month
Applications open next week. During Nintendo's most recent Direct broadcast, many were hoping for a final release date for The Duskbloods when it appeared mid-presentation. Alas, that didn't happen, but FromSoftware instead promised a network test for the summer, and now we have a date. Relaying the news on social media, Nintendo announced that the network test will take place from 21st August to the 24th August. So basically a long weekend's worth of gameplay. Well, sort of. Read the full artic
The Duskbloods closed network test set for August 21 to 23
FromSoftware will host a closed network test for player-versus-player-versus-environment-based multiplayer action game The Duskbloods from …
FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods confirms Network Test dates
The Duskbloods Network Test is happening this August, with sign ups starting this month.
FromSoftware to hold closed network test for The Duskbloods in Summer 2026
During the June 9 Nintendo Direct, FromSoftware announced that it will host a closed network test for the upcoming PvPvE title The Duskbloods in summer this year.
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods still doesn't have a release date, but there's a Switch 2 playtest coming soon
It's been over a year since we first got a look at Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's fascinatingly weird multiplayer adventure The Duskbloods, but finally - after its publisher stepped in to offer assurances that it's still out this year - it's reappeared. There's still no release date, mind, with its latest showing merely confirming a closed playtest is coming to Switch 2 this "summer".
FromSoftware’s Duskbloods gets a new trailer and network test news
The Duskbloods will get a closed test on Nintendo Switch 2 this summer
The Duskbloods Trailer Reveals Closed Network Test for Summer 2026
FromSoftware re-emerged at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct to reveal a quick look at its new multiplayer game, The Duskbloods, promising to launch a closed network test this summer.
The Duskbloods Is Still Looking For A Release Date, Even After A Direct Appearance
FromSoft, with love. We really thought we were going to get a release date for The Duskbloods, for a second there. But no. FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive has been in the pipeline since the console's reveal Direct last year, and today's update revealed nothing more than the fact that a closed network test is taking place this Summer.
The Duskbloods closed network test set for summer
FromSoftware will host a closed network test for player-versus-player-versus-environment-based multiplayer action game The Duskbloods this … Source
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Nintendo Direct September 2026 No-Shows: From The Duskbloods to Mario
Today's September 2026 Nintendo Direct has come and gone, and so has any chance of seeing the next 3D Mario, The Duskbloods, and more highly anticipated games that ended up being no-shows.
The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Catch Up on IGN's Game Previews This Week ICYMI
Your one-stop shop for any game preview coverage you might've missed at IGN this week from The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit, and Silver Pines.
Miyazaki suggests FromSoftware is keen to return to single-player games after The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign
Hidetaka Miyazaki, the president of FromSoftware and director of so many revered Soulsian games, has suggested the studio is keen to return to making single-player games after The Duskbloods.
FromSoftware Isn't Done With Single-Player Games, Miyazaki Reassures
While Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods are back-to-back multiplayer games, FromSoftware's Miyazaki says they're still focused on single-player content.
Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026 And Beyond
Final Fantasy, The Duskbloods and more. Apart from Nintendo reconfirming release windows for multiple upcoming first-party titles, its latest financial update has also shared another look at the third-party titles releasing in the second half of 2026 and "beyond". With games such as Final Fantasy XIV Online and Lies of P now available, there are all sorts of other titles to look forward to, including releases like 007 First Light, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, The Duskbloods, Final Fantasy VII
Elden Ring And The Duskbloods Still "Expected" To Release On Switch 2 In 2026
Another update from Kadokawa. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods are meant to be arriving on the Switch 2 this year, and we've now got another update. FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, has released its latest earnings report this week, and the plan remains unchanged - both of these games are still expected to release in 2026. Here's exactly what was mentioned in the company's earnings report for fiscal year ended March, 2026.
We haven't heard anything for months about The Duskbloods and Elden Ring coming to Switch 2, but FromSoftware's owner insists they're still coming out this year
We haven't heard anything for months about FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods and the Switch 2 version of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, but apparently they're both still down for release this year. That's according to FromSoftware's owner Kadokawa, which listed both games in its financial report as "slated for a 2026 release for Switch 2".