# How to sign up for The Duskbloods network test

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-to-sign-up-for-the-duskbloods-network-test/
- Published: 2026-07-22T15:24:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-22T18:51:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/duskbloods-network-test-sign-up-schedule-dates-times/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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