The Duskbloods gets a Switch 2 network test this summer, still no release date

The Duskbloods showed up at the June 9 Nintendo Direct with a new trailer and one concrete piece of news: a closed network test is coming to Switch 2 this summer. Exact dates and sign-up details haven't been announced yet. There's still no release date beyond the original 2026 window.

The Duskbloods is a Switch 2 exclusive PvPvE action RPG from FromSoftware, supporting up to eight players competing against each other and against tough enemy encounters. The new trailer was short on gameplay specifics but delivered some striking visuals — a red moon hanging in the sky and a rune-covered talking rat. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki explained the concept back in April 2025 in an interview with Nintendo: "I've always found the PvPvE structure very interesting. It allows for a broad range of game-design ideas, while also letting us leverage our experience of designing challenging enemy encounters."

The game was first revealed at Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct in April 2025, where it immediately stood out for its odd mix of Bloodborne-style gothic atmosphere, jetpacks, and dinosaurs. FromSoftware went quiet after that initial reveal until Nintendo stepped in to confirm the game is still on track for 2026. It follows Elden Ring Nightreign as part of the studio's ongoing push into multiplayer territory.

The network test will be the first hands-on opportunity for players, making it a key moment for both the community and FromSoftware ahead of whatever the actual launch looks like.