The Duskbloods Pulls Massive Network Test Numbers Despite Switch 2 Exclusivity
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
FromSoftware revealed that The Duskbloods closed network test attracted more signups than Elden Ring Nightreign, despite being exclusive to the Switch 2.
FromSoftware is finding out just how eager the community is for their next project. During a recent Famitsu livestream reported by Eurogamer, game producer Yasuhiro Kitao revealed that the closed network test for The Duskbloods actually pulled in more player applications than the test for Elden Ring Nightreign. That massive turnout is turning heads because The Duskbloods is a Switch 2 exclusive, meaning its potential player base for the test was far more restricted than Nightreign, which spanned multiple consoles and PC.
The high volume of signups caught the development team completely by surprise, especially given the hardware limitations of a single platform rollout. While the test did hit a few bumps along the way, including an abrupt shutdown during the opening session due to connectivity issues, subsequent runs smoothed out the technical side. It is a strong early indicator of player demand, leaving the studio to wonder if day one numbers will defy the installed base math when the game finally launches.
We still do not have a firm release date for The Duskbloods, outside of a brief placeholder sighting that pointed toward late September. For players, this kind of engagement signals that FromSoftware has another massive community event on the horizon. If you managed to get hands-on time during the test, you helped shape what is shaping up to be one of the most talked about platform exclusives in years.
Tags: FromSoftware, Nintendo Switch 2, Elden Ring Nightreign, The Duskbloods, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer