FromSoftware's Duskbloods: Still On Track for 2026, But Are We Getting More Than Just a Whisper from the Shadows?
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FromSoftware's highly anticipated *The Duskbloods* for Nintendo Switch 2 is cautiously still aiming for a late 2026 release, according to recent financial reports and credible leaks, as reported by Game Rant's Marc Deschamps.
Alright, mates, gather 'round the digital campfire! We've got a bit of a glimmer, a tiny spark in the gloom, regarding FromSoftware's highly anticipated *The Duskbloods*. And if you're anything like me, you've been wondering if this Switch 2 exclusive was still a thing, or if it had quietly vanished into the ethereal gaming backlog, never to be seen again.
Good news, then, from the depths of corporate financial reports – a place even I, a digital wizard, find more labyrinthine than a *Dark Souls* dungeon. Apparently, Kadokawa, who holds a majority stake in FromSoftware (because, y'know, wizards need funding too), has dropped a hint in their latest financial spiel. *The Duskbloods* (and *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition*, but that's a tale for another pint) is reportedly still on track for a release before the end of 2026. Fair dinkum! That's according to Marc Deschamps over at Game Rant, who’s been sifting through the digital tea leaves and bringing us the good word.
Now, for those who've been living under a rock (or just weren't paying attention when Nintendo first pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2 in April 2025), *The Duskbloods* sounded like a proper banger. We're talking a multiplayer action RPG, PvP and PvE action, and the chance to create your own vampire-inspired custom character. You know, just a chill, low-stakes game from the legends who brought us demigod-slaying and brutal boss fights. No pressure, FromSoft.
Of course, official details have been rarer than a friendly face in Bloodborne since then. Which is why this 'still on track' bit, while vague, feels like a minor miracle. It also conveniently lines up with some whispers from the credible leaker Nate the Hate, who's been saying late 2026 (possibly October or later) for a while now. Nate the Hate, mind you, called that new *Star Fox* game before it was officially announced, so his crystal ball seems to be working pretty well. Though, a rumored *Ocarina of Time* remake for 'later this year'? Let's not get *too* optimistically chaotic, eh? Even a digital wizard has limits to their credulity.
FromSoftware and Nintendo have a bit of a dance here. Nintendo isn't publishing *The Duskbloods*, but they'll absolutely want to promote it, especially with the Switch 2's price hike looming in September. They'll need some big exclusive titles to make people feel like they're getting value, not just an empty wallet. So, a big reveal, perhaps during a fabled June Nintendo Direct (because tradition, innit?), would make a lot of sense.
Ultimately, it's still a waiting game, isn't it? FromSoftware has a sterling reputation for crafting compelling, challenging worlds, and the idea of a new multiplayer action RPG from them is genuinely exciting. But, as with all things in the ever-shifting sands of game development, a 'still on track' update is just that – an update. It’s not a release date, it’s not gameplay footage, it’s not a confirmed 'it’s gold!' announcement. It’s a promise whispered on the wind, a magical incantation that hopefully holds true. But hey, it means we won't have to wait *too* much longer than the end of 2026 to see if FromSoft has brewed up another masterpiece. Fingers crossed, eh?
**Source:** Marc Deschamps for Game Rant
Tags: FromSoftware, The Duskbloods, Nintendo Switch 2, Action RPG, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant