The Duskbloods is getting a Closed Network Test

FromSoftware's blood-soaked multiplayer title is getting a Closed Network Test ahead of its release on Nintendo Switch 2.

FromSoftware players are in for a treat this year as The Duskbloods is scheduled to launch. But more than that, they’ll be playing it early thanks to news of a Closed Network Test announced during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct.

June 9, 2026 kicked off with a Nintendo Direct packed full of amazing surprises which included more information on The Duskbloods. While no release date was unveiled, we know it’s coming this year and that there will be a Closed Network Test scheduled for “summer.” This broad term doesn’t really give much insight, other than it’s likely around the corner.

The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and looks to be a multiplayer title with vampiric themes. As per usual, very little is known about this FromSoftware title, as the reveal trailer and today’s trailer lead to more questions than answers.

Be sure to check out our Nintendo Direct page for more announcements from today’s presenation.

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