The Duskbloods
A PvPvE multiplayer action game by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Become a Bloodsworn and fight for the First Blood at the Twilight of Humanity.
- Release
- 2026
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch 2 (Exclusive)
- Genre
- PvPvE Action RPG
- Players
- Up to 8
- Playable Characters
- 12+
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The Duskbloods — Debut Trailer
The Duskbloods — Network Test Announcement
From the Game
What is The Duskbloods?
The Duskbloods is a multiplayer action game developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, creators of Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series. It is published by Nintendo as a Switch 2 exclusive and is scheduled for release in 2026.
Set during the Twilight of Humanity — the twilight of human civilization — players take on the role of the Bloodsworn: warriors who have gained superhuman power through special blood. They compete for the First Blood, a mysterious force that drives the game's central conflict.
Matches bring together up to eight players in PvPvE battles that blend competition between players with fights against powerful enemies. Each Bloodsworn has unique weapons, abilities, and a customizable blood history that shapes their path and destiny across the fight.
What makes The Duskbloods stand out
8-Player PvPvE Combat
Every match pits up to eight Bloodsworn against each other and against formidable enemies simultaneously, blending rivalry and cooperation in unpredictable ways.
The Bloodsworn
More than a dozen playable characters, each with distinct weapons, abilities, and appearance. Every Bloodsworn carries a blood history you can shape to influence their path.
Blood Powers
Special blood grants abilities that transcend human limits. Master these powers to turn the tide of battle and pursue the First Blood.
Twilight of Humanity
A dark, romantic world moving from gothic Victorian streets toward an industrial modern era — the end stage of civilization as a stage for conflict.
FromSoftware Design
Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, The Duskbloods channels the studio's signature dark-fantasy craft into a fresh multiplayer direction, developed by a dedicated team.
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive
FromSoftware's first console-exclusive title in over twenty years, built from the ground up for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Network Test Applications Closed
The application period for The Duskbloods closed network test has ended. Selected players were notified on August 7. The network test runs August 21–23.
Fighters bound by blood
Step into the role of the Bloodsworn — more than a dozen playable warriors, each with unique weapons, abilities, and a personal blood history. Not mindless monsters, but conscious, dominant fighters with their own identity and destiny.
Frequently asked questions
The Duskbloods is scheduled for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. FromSoftware and its parent company Kadokawa have confirmed the title is still on track for a 2026 launch, though a precise release date has not been announced.
Yes. The Duskbloods is published by Nintendo and is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. It is FromSoftware's first console-exclusive title in more than twenty years.
The Duskbloods is built around 8-player PvPvE multiplayer as its core, but it has also been confirmed to include a single-player mode, so solo players can experience the game as well.
The Duskbloods is developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the president of FromSoftware and director of Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series. It is published by Nintendo.
Registration for the closed network test was held through the official site, with results sent to players. The test runs on Nintendo Switch 2. Check our network test page for the schedule, preload details, and what to expect.
Because The Duskbloods is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, crossplay with other platforms is not applicable. Multiplayer takes place among Switch 2 players.