Many From Software fans are waiting to see what to make of their next title, The Duskbloods, a multiplayer-focused Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. While details have been limited, fans will get the chance to try it for themselves starting next month when the network playtest goes live.
We will be hosting a network test for The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2 from Aug. 21 (Fri.) – Aug. 24 (Mon.). Participant registration will begin on July 22 (Wed. ).
To all prospective Bloodsworn, we eagerly await your participation in the coming Dusk Battles. pic.twitter.com/07qZkfxP6z
— The Duskbloods (@TheDuskbloods) July 15, 2026
The network test will run from August 21-23. Anyone interested needs to have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Signups for the network test will start next week on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 am PDT and will be open until Thursday, July 28, at 6:59 am PDT.
The Duskbloods Closed Network Test will take place at the dates and times shown in the image below. Starting on July 22 (Wed.), please register using the official network test website: https://t.co/unWxOdkAzX pic.twitter.com/cOczTqlCq2
— The Duskbloods (@TheDuskbloods) July 15, 2026
“A network test involves using a pre-release version of the game to test performance prior to the commencement of service,” From Software said. “We plan to conduct large-scale network load tests to check different technical aspects of the game’s online systems. We look forward to you taking part and helping us make The Duskbloods as good as it can be!”
There are a number of things that From Software wants to accomplish with this test. From Software is going to connect a large number of players simultaneously to verify gameplay while putting a load on the game server. They also want to test for various problems that may occur when multiple people play together in different network environments, and various phenomena (aka bugs) that may occur by having many users participate. Lastly, From Software wants to gather game data about how well the game is balanced when real players test the game together.
The network test will allow for up to 8 players to participate in multiplayer matches.