How to sign up for The Duskbloods network test
FromSoftware has opened sign-ups for a network test of The Duskbloods, its upcoming multiplayer game, giving Nintendo Switch 2 owners a chance to try a pre-release version before launch. The test allows matches of up to eight players and is significant for fans wanting an early look at the game, though applying does not guarantee a place, as spots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications open on Wednesday 22 July at 10am EDT (3pm BST) and close on Tuesday 28 July at 9:59am EDT, via the official Duskbloods website, requiring a Nintendo account, a Switch 2 console and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Selected participants will be announced on Friday 7 August, with preloading available from Tuesday 18 August, ahead of five four-hour play sessions running between Friday 21 and Sunday 23 August across various time slots to suit different global regions.
In short
- Duskbloods network test sign-ups open 22 July, close 28 July.
- Requires Nintendo account, Switch 2 and Switch Online membership.
- Test sessions run 21-23 August; spots limited, first-come first-served.
Explained simply
The Duskbloods is an upcoming multiplayer game from FromSoftware, the Japanese studio known for games such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring. It is being made for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s latest console, and its online matches can include up to eight players.
A network test is a limited trial of a game before release, letting players try an unfinished version while the developer checks its online systems. Places are restricted, so applying does not guarantee access; players also need a Nintendo account and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to take part.
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