FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki said The Duskbloods became a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive because Nintendo was the “right partner” for the studio’s unusual concept and responded positively to it. The decision matters because it ties a major new game from the maker of Elden Ring to Nintendo’s new console rather than releasing it across several platforms.

Miyazaki described the project as a comparatively unconventional idea for FromSoftware, suggesting Nintendo’s willingness to support that approach helped secure the partnership. The Duskbloods was announced for Switch 2 and is expected in 2026, adding a high-profile exclusive to Nintendo’s launch-period software line-up.