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Fromsoftware Unveils New Duskbloods Trailer, Announces Public Network Test

by Jonathan Dubinski

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  • The Duskbloods, a multiplayer action game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, is set to launch in 2026 and will undergo a closed network test from June to September 2026.
  • Access to the closed network test requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
  • Players can engage in battles against up to seven other participants, using unique weapons and special abilities as Bloodsworn characters.
  • The game features blood-based powers that allow players to transform their characters and combat styles in their quest for the title of First Blood.

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FromSoftware has revealed a new trailer for The Duskbloods, more than a year after the game’s initial announcement. This Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive is set to launch in 2026. Ahead of its release, The Duskbloods will undergo a closed network test next summer, running from June to September 2026. Access to this closed test requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. During the test, players can engage in battles against up to seven other participants, leveraging unique weapons and special abilities. The Duskbloods is a multiplayer action game where players assume the role of a “Bloodsworn.” The objective is to navigate a world dominated by enemies, utilizing distinct weapons and abilities. Players will have the opportunity to form temporary alliances on their journey toward victory. The game also features blood-based powers that allow players to transform their characters and combat styles in their bid to claim the coveted “First Blood.”

Nintendo Direct Confirms Upcoming Public Network Test for The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2

This latest information was shared during the Nintendo Direct presentation in June 2026. While the new trailer is brief and does not feature action sequences, the public’s curiosity about the game will soon be satisfied with the upcoming network test. The Duskbloods was initially unveiled last year alongside the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Fromsoftware Unveils New Duskbloods Trailer, Announces Public Network Test 6

Specification
Official NameGroove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief SummaryTouhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows)
ReleasedDecember 25, 2018
GenreMusic
Play ModesSingle player

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