From Software’s network test for The Duskbloods is not off to a good start

From Software has begun network playtests for its new game, The Duskbloods, but the first session has already run into problems. Players invited to the test have struggled to connect, forcing the studio to shut down the opening day entirely.

In a statement shared on social media, From Software apologised for the disruption, confirming that server issues prevented testers from accessing the game:

“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who were waiting for the first The Duskbloods network test due to game server issues. We regret to inform you that today's session is now closed. We will continue to work on improving the servers and will announce future schedules at a later date,” the studio said.

The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive developed by the same team behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Early footage shown during the console’s reveal highlighted a darker, gothic aesthetic, with huge interconnected environments and a focus on exploration. The game is currently expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027, although the timeline may shift depending on how quickly From Software can stabilise servers and resolve lingering bugs during testing.

A revised schedule for The Duskbloods’ next test session is expected once server fixes are in place.

KitGuru Says: This is an unfortunate start for The Duskbloods but From Software should have things resolved soon enough. 

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