FromSoftware has confirmed that The Duskbloods, its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, will host a closed network test this summer.
Registration dates, test duration and playable content will be revealed soon, but the studio is already teasing a brutal new direction for its multiplayer action formula.
A New Kind of Blood‑Fueled Warfare
According to the official description, The Duskbloods drops players into a savage arena where up to eight fighters clash, cooperate and betray one another.
You play as a Bloodsworn, a warrior who can transcend humanity by channeling blood‑based powers that reshape both your abilities and your combat style.
The goal is simple: fight, evolve and claim the coveted First Blood.
Transform Through Blood and Battle
The Duskbloods leans heavily into transformation mechanics.
As you fight, you can twist your body and abilities into new forms, unlocking:
- Unique weapons
- Blood‑altered abilities
- Shifting combat styles
- High‑risk, high‑reward power boosts
It is a multiplayer system built around adaptation, unpredictability and constant pressure.
Fight With and Against Seven Other Players
Matches support up to seven other players, creating chaotic encounters where alliances form and crumble in seconds.
FromSoftware describes it as a blend of cooperation and competition, where temporary teamwork can be as important as decisive betrayal.
Exclusive to Switch 2 in 2026
The Duskbloods launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, marking one of the console’s biggest third‑party exclusives.
The summer network test will offer the first hands‑on look at how FromSoftware is shaping this new multiplayer experience.
A Summer Test Worth Watching
With its blood‑driven transformations, eight‑player combat and Switch 2 exclusivity, The Duskbloods is shaping up to be one of FromSoftware’s boldest experiments yet.
More details on the network test are coming soon, and fans of intense multiplayer action will want to keep their eyes on this one.