FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao says The Duskbloods' closed network test attracted more applicants than the playtest for Elden Ring: Nightreign, despite Nintendo Switch 2 being a relatively new platform.
Kitao made the remarks during a recent Famitsu live stream; the remarks were translated and shared by Nintendo Everything (translation credit: Simon Griffin and SatsumaFS).
Background
FromSoftware, the studio behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring, ran a closed network test for its new title The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2 recently.
The test drew notable attention: according to Kitao, application numbers for The Duskbloods' network test exceeded those recorded for the Elden Ring: Nightreign playtest.
The Duskbloods remains slated to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this year, per existing developer messaging.
Producer comments, rewritten
Speaking on Famitsu's livestream, producer Yasuhiro Kitao said he and the team were surprised to see a higher volume of applications for The Duskbloods' network test than they had received for the Nightreign playtest.
He noted that, because the Nintendo Switch 2 is new hardware, its overall userbase is still growing.
Kitao added that some players may initially have skipped the Nightreign playtest because of its multiplayer focus, only trying Nightreign after launch and enjoying it, whereas more players appeared willing to sign up for The Duskbloods' test.
Network test run and technical note
The Duskbloods' closed network test ran recently and experienced a major hitch during its first session, though subsequent sessions reportedly ran relatively smoothly.
FromSoftware's communication around the test has emphasized collecting network and stability data ahead of full release.
What this means for Switch 2 and players
The comment from Kitao highlights two verifiable points: the relative novelty of Nintendo Switch 2 as a platform and FromSoftware's continued use of closed network tests to gather player feedback and technical data ahead of launch.
The Duskbloods is still planned for Nintendo Switch 2 release this year; no specific release date has been announced by FromSoftware.
Translation credit
The producer comments referenced here were translated and made available by Nintendo Everything, with translators Simon Griffin and SatsumaFS credited for the English renderings.
Did you participate in The Duskbloods' closed network test?
Share your experience in the comments below — especially any notes on performance on Nintendo Switch 2 or impressions of multiplayer behavior during the sessions.
Kitao made the remarks during a recent Famitsu live stream; the remarks were translated and shared by Nintendo Everything (translation credit: Simon Griffin and SatsumaFS).
Background
FromSoftware, the studio behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring, ran a closed network test for its new title The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2 recently.
The test drew notable attention: according to Kitao, application numbers for The Duskbloods' network test exceeded those recorded for the Elden Ring: Nightreign playtest.
The Duskbloods remains slated to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this year, per existing developer messaging.
Producer comments, rewritten
Speaking on Famitsu's livestream, producer Yasuhiro Kitao said he and the team were surprised to see a higher volume of applications for The Duskbloods' network test than they had received for the Nightreign playtest.
He noted that, because the Nintendo Switch 2 is new hardware, its overall userbase is still growing.
Kitao added that some players may initially have skipped the Nightreign playtest because of its multiplayer focus, only trying Nightreign after launch and enjoying it, whereas more players appeared willing to sign up for The Duskbloods' test.
Network test run and technical note
The Duskbloods' closed network test ran recently and experienced a major hitch during its first session, though subsequent sessions reportedly ran relatively smoothly.
FromSoftware's communication around the test has emphasized collecting network and stability data ahead of full release.
What this means for Switch 2 and players
The comment from Kitao highlights two verifiable points: the relative novelty of Nintendo Switch 2 as a platform and FromSoftware's continued use of closed network tests to gather player feedback and technical data ahead of launch.
The Duskbloods is still planned for Nintendo Switch 2 release this year; no specific release date has been announced by FromSoftware.
Translation credit
The producer comments referenced here were translated and made available by Nintendo Everything, with translators Simon Griffin and SatsumaFS credited for the English renderings.
Did you participate in The Duskbloods' closed network test?
Share your experience in the comments below — especially any notes on performance on Nintendo Switch 2 or impressions of multiplayer behavior during the sessions.
