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- Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get their first chance to try FromSoftware's multiplayer adventure, with registration opening on July 22 ahead of an August network test.
- That makes sense for a game built around multiplayer.
- But here's the interesting part—Nintendo has been surprisingly quiet.
Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get their first chance to try FromSoftware's multiplayer adventure, with registration opening on July 22 ahead of an August network test.
Big things are happening for owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 – and it’s coming from one of gaming’s most revered studios. Although the game is still being made, FromSoftware has officially revealed the network test for The Duskbloods so that gamers may have a taste of its online multiplayer before the game is anticipated to launch during the holidays.
The next test is slated for August 21 to August 24 — but there’s a catch. Instead of remaining available throughout the weekend, players will only be able to log in during specific testing sessions each day. Registration starts July 22 and anyone looking to save a space will need to get signed up before the event starts.
While the limited windows of play may be disappointing to those expecting for an uninterrupted weekend of gaming, they serve a crucial purpose. The sources say engineers intend to get as many users as possible online at certain times to put the servers under maximum pressure. The aim is to find technical problems, test matchmaking and make sure the online experience is ready to launch.
That makes sense for a game built around multiplayer.
A successful network test could go a long way toward ensuring players don't run into major server problems when the full game finally arrives. The announcement also sheds light on just how long The Duskbloods has been in development. The project has been in development for over six years, the sources said, giving FromSoftware plenty of time to polish the gameplay and online components.
Considering the studio's reputation for polished action games, expectations are naturally sky-high. While Nintendo has yet to reveal an official release date, many fans believe The Duskbloods is being lined up for the holiday season. An October launch has become a popular prediction, especially since the game's dark fantasy setting would fit perfectly with Halloween. Of course, until Nintendo confirms its plans, that remains speculation.
Even so, The Duskbloods already feels like one of the biggest games on the Switch 2 calendar. FromSoftware is riding a wave of popularity after the massive success of Elden Ring, and every new project from the studio attracts enormous attention. That alone gives this title the potential to become a major reason for players to pick up Nintendo's latest console.
But here's the interesting part—Nintendo has been surprisingly quiet.
With only a few months left before the holiday season, there still hasn't been a deep dive into The Duskbloods. Could the company be saving a dedicated showcase for later this year? Or is it waiting for the network test to build excitement before revealing more?
Nintendo could still have several announcements planned for the months ahead. If that happens, The Duskbloods is likely to be one of the biggest stars of the lineup, especially if the network test leaves players wanting more. For now, all eyes are on July 22, when registration officially begins.
Then, in late August, players will finally get a taste of what FromSoftware has been building behind the scenes for years. The real question is what happens after that. Will The Duskbloods be the must-play Switch 2 exclusive everyone has been waiting for, or is FromSoftware still saving its biggest shocks for launch?
