Nintendo and FromSoftware have announced that the closed network test for The Duskbloods will be happening between August 21 and August 24. Participant application begins on July 22, lasting until July 28. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required to play.
Here’s the list of times for each day:
- Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.) 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT
- Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.) 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT
- Aug. 22, 2026 (Sat.) 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
- Aug. 23, 2026 (Sun.) 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT
- Aug. 23, 2026 (Sun.) 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT
FromSoftware says the network test for The Duskbloods will allow the team to test performance before the service launches, and that the team will “conduct large-scale network load tests to check different technical aspects of the game’s online systems.”
Overview
The primary goals of the network test for The Duskbloods are as follows:
Game server load test
We will connect large numbers of players simultaneously to verify gameplay while putting a load on the game server.
Multiplayer test
We will test for various problems that may occur when multiple people play together in different network environments, and various phenomena that may occur by having many users participate.
Game balance test
When real players test the game together, the developers can gather data about how well the game is balanced.
Gameplay
The network test for The Duskbloods allows for up to eight players to participate together in each of the multiplayer matches while the game is still in development.
We ask for your understanding that bugs may occur during gameplay.
You’ll be able to sign up for the test here.