FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Switch 2 Network Test Stalls Out on Day One
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
The inaugural network test for The Duskbloods on the Switch 2 was cut short following severe server errors, though the downtime provides FromSoftware with crucial stress testing data.
As reported by Polygon, the much anticipated network test for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods on the Switch 2 got off to a rough start today. Eager players logging in at 6:00 a.m. EDT were greeted by persistent connection errors that prevented anyone from actually reaching gameplay. After nearly two hours of failed attempts, the studio pulled the plug on the opening session to address the backend issues.
While social media has seen the usual wave of player frustration, server failures during an early beta phase are practically a rite of passage for online multiplayer titles. Stress tests exist precisely to find these breaking points before launch, giving developers vital telemetry data on concurrent user loads. Discovering that the infrastructure cannot handle the traffic right now is far better than finding out on launch day.
FromSoftware has a tight window to stabilize the backend before subsequent testing blocks scheduled through August 24. Whether the evening session moves forward depends on how quickly the engineering team can patch the login bottlenecks. For players across console and PC ecosystems used to modern live service growing pains, this is just a familiar bump in the road toward release.
Tags: FromSoftware, Nintendo Switch 2, The Duskbloods, Beta, Server Issues
Original article: Polygon