Earlier this week, FromSoftware conducted a closed network test for its upcoming title The Duskbloods to validate online systems ahead of the game’s official launch.
The developer—well known for genre-defining franchises such as Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Elden Ring—uses closed tests to stress server stability and collect technical feedback ahead of release windows.
The first scheduled test did not proceed as planned.
In a social-media statement, FromSoftware apologized to participants after encountering game server issues and confirmed that the session had been closed.
The company said it will continue working to improve server performance and that new closed network test dates will be announced at a later time.
Rewritten from the original statement for clarity: FromSoftware expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to players waiting for the initial The Duskbloods network test, explained that the day’s session had been closed due to server problems, and committed to further server improvements before publishing a revised testing schedule.
What we know (verified):
- The developer ran a closed network test earlier in the week focused on online functionality and server stability.
- FromSoftware issued a public apology and confirmed that the affected session was closed.
- The studio stated it will announce future closed network test dates after making server improvements.
The original test announcement indicated the network trial was planned to run across multiple days with different time slots.
Following the closure of this first session, FromSoftware’s public comment did not provide concrete replacement dates—only a pledge to update the community once technical issues have been addressed.
Why this matters: Closed network tests are critical for online-enabled games to ensure matchmaking, persistence, and backend scaling perform reliably at launch.
For a studio with a track record of large-scale releases, such validation helps reduce day-one disruption when broader player populations come online.
FromSoftware’s network update is a reminder that even experienced developers can encounter infrastructure hurdles during prelaunch testing.
Players signed up for The Duskbloods’ closed tests should watch the developer’s official channels for confirmed schedules and follow-up technical notes.
More information and official announcements will appear on FromSoftware’s social accounts and the game’s designated communication channels as they are published.
The developer—well known for genre-defining franchises such as Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Elden Ring—uses closed tests to stress server stability and collect technical feedback ahead of release windows.
The first scheduled test did not proceed as planned.
In a social-media statement, FromSoftware apologized to participants after encountering game server issues and confirmed that the session had been closed.
The company said it will continue working to improve server performance and that new closed network test dates will be announced at a later time.
Rewritten from the original statement for clarity: FromSoftware expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to players waiting for the initial The Duskbloods network test, explained that the day’s session had been closed due to server problems, and committed to further server improvements before publishing a revised testing schedule.
What we know (verified):
- The developer ran a closed network test earlier in the week focused on online functionality and server stability.
- FromSoftware issued a public apology and confirmed that the affected session was closed.
- The studio stated it will announce future closed network test dates after making server improvements.
The original test announcement indicated the network trial was planned to run across multiple days with different time slots.
Following the closure of this first session, FromSoftware’s public comment did not provide concrete replacement dates—only a pledge to update the community once technical issues have been addressed.
Why this matters: Closed network tests are critical for online-enabled games to ensure matchmaking, persistence, and backend scaling perform reliably at launch.
For a studio with a track record of large-scale releases, such validation helps reduce day-one disruption when broader player populations come online.
FromSoftware’s network update is a reminder that even experienced developers can encounter infrastructure hurdles during prelaunch testing.
Players signed up for The Duskbloods’ closed tests should watch the developer’s official channels for confirmed schedules and follow-up technical notes.
More information and official announcements will appear on FromSoftware’s social accounts and the game’s designated communication channels as they are published.
