FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Surfaces With a Switch 2 Playtest Planned for This Summer
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
FromSoftware has confirmed a summer Switch 2 playtest for its upcoming PvPvE multiplayer game, The Duskbloods, though a final release date remains unannounced.
It has been over a year since FromSoftware first revealed its multiplayer venture, The Duskbloods, during Nintendo's major Switch 2 unveiling. While a firm release date remains absent, the studio has confirmed that a closed playtest is scheduled to hit the Switch 2 platform this summer. Publisher assurances have consistently pointed toward a launch window later this year, making this upcoming hands-on opportunity a vital milestone for players eager to see how the game performs in the wild.
Originally announced last April, The Duskbloods immediately caught the community's attention by blending signature FromSoftware combat elements from titles like Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Dark Souls with unexpected mechanical twists like jetpacks and dinosaurs. According to director Hidetaka Miyazaki, the PvPvE gameplay casts participants as vampire-like creatures called Bloodsworn competing for the First Blood during an event known as the Twilight of Humanity. Because of this premise, the game spans diverse settings, ranging from traditional Gothic and Victorian environments to industrial backdrops complete with moving trains.
As the community waits to see who gets selected for the upcoming network test, anticipation is running high across creator circles and player forums. Securing a spot in this initial test will likely prove competitive, but it gives cross-platform players their first real chance to evaluate how FromSoftware's dark multiplayer vision adapts to Nintendo's new hardware. We will be keeping a close eye on registration details and community feedback as the summer test approaches. Original reporting from Matt Wales can be found on Eurogamer.
Original reporting by Matt Wales on Eurogamer.
Tags: The Duskbloods, FromSoftware, Nintendo Switch 2, Gaming News, Multiplayer
Original article: Eurogamer