FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Heads to Nintendo Switch 2 for Summer Playable Tests
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
FromSoftware announced that its upcoming Switch 2 exclusive multiplayer game, The Duskbloods, will feature a playable closed network test this summer, alongside new details about its eight-player PvPvE structure.
FromSoftware is bringing its mysterious new multiplayer project, The Duskbloods, out of the shadows with a playable appearance scheduled for this summer on the Nintendo Switch 2. Following its surprise reveal during a platform-focused Direct last year, details about the exclusive title have remained tightly under wraps. During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, the studio confirmed that a closed network test is on the horizon, giving players their first real chance to get hands-on time with the game.
While a hard release date is still missing, this upcoming test marks a major milestone for the hardware. The new trailer keeps specifics close to the chest, but it does show off striking atmospheric details like a crimson moon and a rune-carved talking rat. This project follows up on last year's Elden Ring Nightreign and pushes FromSoftware further into multiplayer territory.
Director Hidetaka Miyazaki previously highlighted the studio's interest in the PvPvE structure, noting how it blends intricate enemy design with dynamic player conflict. Supporting up to eight players in a brutal fight for supremacy against both each other and tough environmental threats, the game leans into the demanding combat DNA the studio is known for. Even though its gothic aesthetics invite immediate comparisons to Bloodborne, The Duskbloods is an entirely fresh intellectual property.
Meanwhile, hybrid console owners have even more to look forward to from the developer this year. Bandai Namco recently confirmed that Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will launch on the platform on August 28, proving that the hardware is fully capable of handling modern, demanding action RPGs. As reported by Polygon, these moves solidify a major pipeline of heavy-hitting third-party support for Nintendo's new console generation.
Tags: FromSoftware, Nintendo Switch 2, The Duskbloods, Nintendo Direct, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon