Anime, manga, and games, with a take · A Yukimedia publication

← all stories gamesannouncement 1 sources · 45m ago ·

The Duskbloods Network Test Winners Announced August 7

The announcement confirms that the network test will proceed as scheduled, giving players their first hands-on experience with FromSoftware's new multiplayer-focused title before its 2026 release.

Key Facts

  • The Duskbloods network test winners were announced on August 7 at 22:00 JST.
  • Selected players can download the game client using a download number published on My Page from August 18 at 22:00.
  • The network test runs from August 21 to August 24 across five sessions.
  • The Duskbloods is a PvPvE action game for up to 8 players, developed by FromSoftware.
  • The game is scheduled for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.

The Duskbloods Network Test Winners Announced August 7

FromSoftware has announced the winners of the network test for its upcoming PvPvE action game The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2. The results were released today, August 7, at 22:00 JST, and can be checked on the My Page of the official application site or via email. The game pits up to eight players against each other as Duskbloods, beings empowered by special blood abilities, competing over the First Blood. Applications for the test closed in July. Selected players will receive a download number published on My Page from August 18 at 22:00, allowing them to download the game client. The test runs across five sessions from August 21 to August 24, with times spanning evening, morning, and late-night slots. The Duskbloods is scheduled for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.

The network test lottery results for The Duskbloods were announced on August 7 at 22:00 JST. Applicants can check their status on the My Page of the official application site or through email. As of the time of writing, My Page displayed a message saying 'Please wait until the drawing,' but that has now been updated with the results.

Selected players will be able to download the game client using a download number that will be published on My Page from August 18 at 22:00. The test itself spans five sessions: August 21 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, August 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, August 23 from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM and again from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and August 24 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All times are JST.

The Duskbloods is a PvPvE action game developed by FromSoftware, where up to eight players become Duskbloods and battle over the First Blood. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

Sources