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FromSoftware Opens Closed Playtest for Switch 2’s The Duskbloods

7/16/2026

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FromSoftware announced a closed network playtest for Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, scheduled for August 21–24, 2026.
The application window runs July 22, 2026 15:00 BST to July 28, 2026 14:59 BST, with winners notified August 7, 2026 14:00 BST.
The test requires players to own a Switch 2, have an active Switch Online membership, expect bugs, and will evaluate server load, connectivity and balance across eight-player matches in four time slots.

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FromSoftware announced a closed network playtest for Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, scheduled for August 21–24, 2026.
The application window runs July 22, 2026 15:00 BST to July 28, 2026 14:59 BST, with winners notified August 7, 2026 14:00 BST.
The test requires players to own a Switch 2, have an active Switch Online membership, expect bugs, and will evaluate server load, connectivity and balance across eight-player matches in four time slots.