The Duskbloods Closed Network Test: Confirmed Dates, How to Apply & Game Details

Important: Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis — not a lottery. Slots are limited and filled in sign-up order .

Participation Requirements

• You must own a Nintendo Switch 2 console .
• You need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership .
• Registration is handled through Nintendo's official website .

Note: The exact end time on August 24 and whether the test covers three full days or four partial days is not detailed in official materials.

Game Premise & Player Count

• Setting: "The Twilight of Humanity" (also called "the Dusk of Humanity") — a dying world where supernatural beings are summoned to battle .
• Player role: You play as a Bloodsworn of Dusk, a vampire-like being empowered by special blood abilities .
• Genre: PvPvE multiplayer action — players fight both each other and AI-controlled monsters in the same match .
• Player count: Up to 8 players per match .
• Match structure: Described as having "transient alliances and bitter rivalries," suggesting fluid, session-based competition rather than fixed teams .

Developer & Platform

• Developed by FromSoftware, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki .
• Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive — it will not release on other platforms .

Release Window

Officially listed as 2026 with no more specific date announced yet . The late-August network test strongly suggests a launch in the second half of 2026, but Nintendo and FromSoftware have not confirmed a specific month.

What Is Still Unknown

• A precise final release date (month/day) has not been announced — only the "2026" window is confirmed .
• Whether the network test includes a tutorial, hub area, or specific game modes is not detailed in official materials.
• It is also unclear if the test supports any solo/offline play, since the full game lists "Single system (1)" as an option on Nintendo's store page , but the network test is explicitly online-focused.

How to Apply

On July 22 at 10 AM ET, go to Nintendo's official registration page. Submit your application as early as possible — slots are limited and granted in order of receipt. Successful applicants will be notified on August 7 .

No further details about the network test's content, duration of sessions, or reward structure have been confirmed beyond the dates and participation requirements above.