FromSoftware announced on October 29, 2026, that The Duskbloods will now be released in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The studio said they need more time to make final tweaks to the game’s rules and balance. Many fans got the news after the developer reviewed feedback from an August 2026 test.

The Duskbloods will no longer be released in 2026 as FromSoftware have announced that it will now be released in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The studio said on October 29, 2026 that they are delaying the game. It was said that they need more time to make final tweaks to the game's rules and balance.

The Duskbloods will no longer be released in 2026 as previously announced. FromSoftware have confirmed that the upcoming multiplayer action game will be released in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The game has been directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. It introduces a new multiplayer style and combines PvP and PvE.

The Duskbloods new release window: Why has it been delayed?FromSoftware has officially confirmed that The Duskbloods will now be released in 2027 instead of 2026. This was announced in an official statement from the studio on October 29, 2026. The August 2026 network test allowed the developer to gain feedback on how players reacted to key features of the game such as combat, strategy and player expression.

They want to give themselves more time to improve the gameplay experience. The statement said that the team will make final tweaks to the rules and balance of the game as per the feedback received from players who took part in the closed network test. FromSoftware apologised to those who have been waiting for the game. An exact release date has not been announced but it is confirmed for 2027.

What is The Duskbloods?The Duskbloods is a multiplayer action RPG developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki (Elden Ring, Dark Souls). The game is set in the Twilight of Humanity which represents the end of human civilisation. Players take on the role of Bloodsworn who gain powers beyond human capabilities with the help of special blood. The aim of the game is to battle for the First Blood. This game focuses on competitive multiplayer unlike Dark Souls and Elden Ring.

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The Duskbloods gameplayThe gameplay features are:

* Up to 8 players - Up to 8 players will battle each other and powerful enemies.

* Bloodsworn - Over 12 characters to choose from.

* Blood powers - Characters can gain powers beyond their human capabilities.

* Customisation - Every character has a blood history they can customise.

Is The Duskbloods multiplayer only?The game focuses on 8-player PvPvE gameplay and there will be a single player mode. Players will battle against other Bloodsworn while fighting off enemies controlled by the game. Players will earn points called Virtue to win. Miyazaki has said he wants to design the game to create surprising moments of drama between players.

The Duskbloods platformsThe Duskbloods will be exclusively released on

Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be published by Nintendo and developed by FromSoftware. It is also the first exclusive FromSoftware title on consoles in over 20 years. There will be no crossplay for PlayStation, Xbox and PC as it is exclusive to Switch 2.