FromSoftware delays The Duskbloods to 2027 after network test feedback
FromSoftware has confirmed that The Duskbloods will now launch in 2027, a move the studio says will buy additional time to refine core systems after a recent network test.
The developer — best known for franchises such as Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro and Elden Ring — said the delay also gives the team breathing room amid the broader media cycle surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI.
The announcement follows a network test for The Duskbloods that, according to FromSoftware, exposed both strong interest and areas that need polishing.
In a statement summarizing the test results, the studio said the trial demonstrated clear player engagement with the game’s combat, strategic depth and avenues for player expression.
FromSoftware added that the extra development time will be used to make final adjustments to game rules and balance to better realize those core design goals.
Rewritten from the original developer note: FromSoftware reported that the network test showed active interest in the game's central systems — notably combat mechanics, strategic complexity and opportunities for player expression — and that delaying the launch will allow the team to fine-tune rules and balance before release.
Context and developer track record
FromSoftware’s decision comes as the studio prepares a high-profile new IP following the commercial and critical success of Elden Ring, which won multiple industry awards including Game of the Year at The Game Awards.
The developer has a history of iterative design and public testing, and the company framed the 2027 delay as a step to ensure the final product meets its ambitions for depth and player agency.
What this means for players and platforms
The studio’s announcement centers on development timing and tuning; it does not specify a precise release date or confirmed platform lineup in the statement accompanying the delay.
Fans and media outlets will be watching official FromSoftware channels for further updates about platform availability and a concrete launch window.
Given FromSoftware’s recent multi-platform releases, stakeholders will likely follow announcements across PlayStation, Xbox and PC storefronts, and where applicable, platform-specific showcase events.
Summary
FromSoftware has officially moved The Duskbloods to 2027 to allow time for post-network-test adjustments and to avoid releasing amid the heightened attention on Grand Theft Auto VI.
The team emphasized that the extra time will be used to refine combat, balance and player expression systems highlighted by participants in the network test.
Expect further details from FromSoftware as development progresses.
FromSoftware has confirmed that The Duskbloods will now launch in 2027, a move the studio says will buy additional time to refine core systems after a recent network test.
The developer — best known for franchises such as Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro and Elden Ring — said the delay also gives the team breathing room amid the broader media cycle surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI.
The announcement follows a network test for The Duskbloods that, according to FromSoftware, exposed both strong interest and areas that need polishing.
In a statement summarizing the test results, the studio said the trial demonstrated clear player engagement with the game’s combat, strategic depth and avenues for player expression.
FromSoftware added that the extra development time will be used to make final adjustments to game rules and balance to better realize those core design goals.
Rewritten from the original developer note: FromSoftware reported that the network test showed active interest in the game's central systems — notably combat mechanics, strategic complexity and opportunities for player expression — and that delaying the launch will allow the team to fine-tune rules and balance before release.
Context and developer track record
FromSoftware’s decision comes as the studio prepares a high-profile new IP following the commercial and critical success of Elden Ring, which won multiple industry awards including Game of the Year at The Game Awards.
The developer has a history of iterative design and public testing, and the company framed the 2027 delay as a step to ensure the final product meets its ambitions for depth and player agency.
What this means for players and platforms
The studio’s announcement centers on development timing and tuning; it does not specify a precise release date or confirmed platform lineup in the statement accompanying the delay.
Fans and media outlets will be watching official FromSoftware channels for further updates about platform availability and a concrete launch window.
Given FromSoftware’s recent multi-platform releases, stakeholders will likely follow announcements across PlayStation, Xbox and PC storefronts, and where applicable, platform-specific showcase events.
Summary
FromSoftware has officially moved The Duskbloods to 2027 to allow time for post-network-test adjustments and to avoid releasing amid the heightened attention on Grand Theft Auto VI.
The team emphasized that the extra time will be used to refine combat, balance and player expression systems highlighted by participants in the network test.
Expect further details from FromSoftware as development progresses.
