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FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods will have a closed network test soon
FromSoftware has announced a closed network test for its upcoming game The Duskbloods, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Slated for release later this year, details are still scarce but the game promises multiplayer gameplay with unique mechanics centered around blood-based powers. Players will compete to claim the First Blood prize in a gothic-inspired setting. Additionally, the highly anticipated port of Elden Ring for Switch 2 is also expected to launch soon.
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Published 9 Jun 2026, 16:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Closed network test for The Duskbloods scheduled for this summer
- Game features multiplayer combat with up to eight players
- Players will utilize blood-based powers in battles
- The Duskbloods is set to release exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2
- Elden Ring port for Switch 2 also scheduled for August 28
Interesting facts
- The game is expected to feature a gothic, Bloodborne-inspired aesthetic
- It introduces a competitive element with a prize system for players
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