FromSoftware has begun notifying players who applied for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test, with selection results now available through the official application portal.
Players who were selected received a confirmation message stating, “You were SELECTED to participate. Thank you for your application.” The notice also confirms that game data and download codes will begin to be distributed on August 18 at 6:00 a.m. PDT, with participants instructed to return to the website after that time to access their download information.
The Duskbloods network test is scheduled to run across five sessions between August 21 and August 23. The planned test windows are:
- August 21, 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT
- August 21, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT
- August 22, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
- August 23, 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT
- August 23, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT
FromSoftware noted that the session dates and times may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
The Closed Network Test is designed to evaluate server stability, online matchmaking and gameplay balance ahead of launch. Selected Nintendo Switch 2 players with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership will be able to take part in eight-player online matches using a limited test build. Progress made during the test will not carry over to the full game.
Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, The Duskbloods is scheduled to launch in 2026 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The multiplayer action game combines PvPvE gameplay with gothic-inspired combat, as players control Bloodsworn warriors competing across time and space in battles for First Blood.
