FromSoftware has confirmed that The Duskbloods will hold a Closed Network Test this summer, information revealed during Nintendo’s latest Nintendo Direct presentation.
The studio also announced that The Duskbloods is scheduled to launch at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
The announcement came with a social media post from FromSoftware describing the network test and the game's core premise.
The studio said players will assume the role of the Bloodsworn, wielding unusual blood-based powers, and will be able to sample a portion of the Dusk Battle experience during the Closed Network Test.
FromSoftware added that additional details about participation and timing will be shared on its official channels at a later date.
The Duskbloods joins a growing catalog of high-profile releases planned for Nintendo Switch 2.
FromSoftware, the developer behind acclaimed franchises such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring, has steadily expanded its multiplayer and online testing practices with early-access and network tests to refine online systems before launch.
The announcement underscores the studio’s continued commitment to large-scale action-RPG design and online functionality.
What we know so far
- Closed Network Test timeframe: The network test will take place this summer, per FromSoftware’s announcement during the Nintendo Direct.
- Platform and release window: The Duskbloods will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
- Developer statement: FromSoftware communicated that players will "transcend humanity as the Bloodsworn," offering a taste of the Dusk Battle through the network test and urging followers to watch its social accounts for further information.
With the Closed Network Test now confirmed, fans and press will be watching FromSoftware’s channels for sign-ups, test windows, and technical details.
The confirmation of a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive release in 2026 gives developers, retailers, and players a clear timeframe for preparation and coverage.
About the author
Alex Seedhouse has specialized in covering Nintendo within the games industry for 16 years, attending E3, gamescom, and other events.
He has led Nintendo Insider's coverage through three console generations and is a Metacritic-approved critic, with a long track record of reporting on Nintendo hardware and software developments.
The studio also announced that The Duskbloods is scheduled to launch at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
The announcement came with a social media post from FromSoftware describing the network test and the game's core premise.
The studio said players will assume the role of the Bloodsworn, wielding unusual blood-based powers, and will be able to sample a portion of the Dusk Battle experience during the Closed Network Test.
FromSoftware added that additional details about participation and timing will be shared on its official channels at a later date.
The Duskbloods joins a growing catalog of high-profile releases planned for Nintendo Switch 2.
FromSoftware, the developer behind acclaimed franchises such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring, has steadily expanded its multiplayer and online testing practices with early-access and network tests to refine online systems before launch.
The announcement underscores the studio’s continued commitment to large-scale action-RPG design and online functionality.
What we know so far
- Closed Network Test timeframe: The network test will take place this summer, per FromSoftware’s announcement during the Nintendo Direct.
- Platform and release window: The Duskbloods will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
- Developer statement: FromSoftware communicated that players will "transcend humanity as the Bloodsworn," offering a taste of the Dusk Battle through the network test and urging followers to watch its social accounts for further information.
With the Closed Network Test now confirmed, fans and press will be watching FromSoftware’s channels for sign-ups, test windows, and technical details.
The confirmation of a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive release in 2026 gives developers, retailers, and players a clear timeframe for preparation and coverage.
About the author
Alex Seedhouse has specialized in covering Nintendo within the games industry for 16 years, attending E3, gamescom, and other events.
He has led Nintendo Insider's coverage through three console generations and is a Metacritic-approved critic, with a long track record of reporting on Nintendo hardware and software developments.