FromSoftware has opened registration for a closed network test of its upcoming title The Duskbloods, the developer announced.
The company says the playtest is a limited, sign-up-only event intended to gather live online data ahead of broader availability.
The network test is scheduled to begin on August 21, and interested players must register to participate.
In its announcement, FromSoftware explained that registration is required to join the test and that the session will allow the team to monitor server performance and deliver balance adjustments as needed.
Put plainly, the studio said the trial will give developers time to evaluate server load under real-world conditions and to fine-tune gameplay balance before future milestones.
The Duskbloods has been described in messaging about the test as targeting Nintendo’s next-generation hardware; the closed network test will provide the studio with early online metrics for that platform.
Closed network tests are commonly used by developers to validate matchmaking systems, stress-test backend services, and introduce pre-release balance patches while keeping the participant pool controlled.
FromSoftware is best known for the Dark Souls franchise, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring.
Elden Ring launched on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation, Xbox and PC and won multiple industry awards; the studio’s track record with dense, interlinked systems makes live testing a key step in preparing online and cooperative features.
How to sign up
FromSoftware has directed interested players to the official channels tied to the project for registration information.
Players should check the developer’s official website and the game’s listed storefront or publisher channels for registration links and eligibility details.
As with most closed tests, space is limited and participants are typically selected on a first-come or invite basis.
What to expect
During the test window beginning August 21, participants can expect the team to focus on server stability, matchmaking behavior and balance tweaks driven by observed play patterns.
Results from closed network tests typically inform both technical fixes and gameplay adjustments ahead of open betas or final launches.
For up-to-date details, prospective participants should follow FromSoftware’s official communications and verified storefront announcements, such as listings on Nintendo’s digital storefronts, for registration deadlines and participation requirements.
The company says the playtest is a limited, sign-up-only event intended to gather live online data ahead of broader availability.
The network test is scheduled to begin on August 21, and interested players must register to participate.
In its announcement, FromSoftware explained that registration is required to join the test and that the session will allow the team to monitor server performance and deliver balance adjustments as needed.
Put plainly, the studio said the trial will give developers time to evaluate server load under real-world conditions and to fine-tune gameplay balance before future milestones.
The Duskbloods has been described in messaging about the test as targeting Nintendo’s next-generation hardware; the closed network test will provide the studio with early online metrics for that platform.
Closed network tests are commonly used by developers to validate matchmaking systems, stress-test backend services, and introduce pre-release balance patches while keeping the participant pool controlled.
FromSoftware is best known for the Dark Souls franchise, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring.
Elden Ring launched on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation, Xbox and PC and won multiple industry awards; the studio’s track record with dense, interlinked systems makes live testing a key step in preparing online and cooperative features.
How to sign up
FromSoftware has directed interested players to the official channels tied to the project for registration information.
Players should check the developer’s official website and the game’s listed storefront or publisher channels for registration links and eligibility details.
As with most closed tests, space is limited and participants are typically selected on a first-come or invite basis.
What to expect
During the test window beginning August 21, participants can expect the team to focus on server stability, matchmaking behavior and balance tweaks driven by observed play patterns.
Results from closed network tests typically inform both technical fixes and gameplay adjustments ahead of open betas or final launches.
For up-to-date details, prospective participants should follow FromSoftware’s official communications and verified storefront announcements, such as listings on Nintendo’s digital storefronts, for registration deadlines and participation requirements.
