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gaming6 days ago•7 min saved

Duskbloods to shield new players with skill-based matchmaking on Switch 2

FromSoftware's The Duskbloods on Switch 2 will use a ranked system to pair highly skilled players together while keeping newcomers in their own pool to prevent lopsided matches, with additional ideas like event-driven customization and an Alliance system to help vets mentor newbies; these features aren’t guaranteed at launch and will be refined after the upcoming network test, with the game launching as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and running a phased test from Aug 21–24.

via Eurogamer|

#fromsoftware #gaming #newcomers-protection

technology8 days ago•5 min saved

FromSoftware urges wired fix for The Duskbloods connectivity glitches

The Duskbloods' closed network test is experiencing connectivity issues, and FromSoftware advised players to play near their router or switch to a wired connection; if problems persist, check Nintendo's Support page, with the testing period running through Monday.

via Eurogamer|

#connectivity-issues #ethernet #fromsoftware

gaming8 days ago•4 min saved

Zork Shines as Oddball Hero in FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Amid GTA 6 Leaks

Amid ongoing GTA 6 leaks, FromSoftware reveals Zork, a bizarre Bloodsworn character in The Duskbloods for Switch 2, who wields an undersea cable, can howl, fire a back-mounted cannon, and slurp blood through a beak-like mask; Miyazaki touts the diverse, chaos-friendly multiplayer, calling Zork a wild-card addition to the festival-like lineup.

via GameSpot|

#bloodsworn #fromsoftware #gaming

gaming8 days ago•5 min saved

Nintendo shoots down Sept. 24 release for The Duskbloods

Nintendo says there is no information about The Duskbloods’ release date and that the September 24 date cited by a Guardian preview is inaccurate; the denial comes ahead of a closed network test, with some leaked gameplay footage circulating online.

via Eurogamer|

#eurogamer #gaming #network-test

gaming9 days ago•7 min saved

FromSoftware eyes single-player comeback after The Duskbloods and Nightreign

Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware intends to return to single-player experiences after The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign, noting the multiplayer projects weren’t planned as a new direction. The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with a network test Aug 21–24, while Elden Ring remains the studio’s last major single-player title; The Duskbloods’ full release date is still unconfirmed despite a brief September date shown earlier.

via Eurogamer|

#elden-ring-nightreign #fromsoftware #gaming

games9 days ago•13 min saved

The Duskbloods Cast: A Delightfully Doofy Lineup From FromSoftware

Rebekah Valentine previews six of The Duskbloods’ ten launchable characters, humorously calling them 'total idiots' as the cast—Albert, Bloodhand Jan, Trang Lanh, Sniper Layla, a senator, and Zork—gets spotlighted, praising FromSoftware’s tradition of weird, memorable characters and signaling excitement for the upcoming weekend network test.

via Kotaku|

#character-design #fromsoftware #games

gaming9 days ago•5 min saved

FromSoftware's The Duskbloods: Major Switch 2 Gameplay Leak Breaks Embargo

Footage from a 4Gamers hands-on preview of The Duskbloods leaked early, showing Moon Blood Bestowal in a fast-paced 8-player PvPvE match with jumps, backstepping, summons, transformations and gunplay; a separate datamine revealed 14 playable Bloodsworn classes; the title is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and will run a Closed Network Test August 21–23 across five windows, with strict anti-leak controls; Kadokawa maintains a 2026 release window.

via Wccftech|

#closed-network-test #fromsoftware #gaming

gaming9 days ago•8 min saved

FromSoftware Bets Big on Nintendo with The Duskbloods on Switch 2

FromSoftware credits Elden Ring’s success with enabling bolder experimentation; its next project, The Duskbloods, is a vampire-themed, multiplayer-driven title for Switch 2 published by Nintendo, combining faster combat and vertical exploration with the studio’s dark fantasy DNA, and benefiting from Nintendo’s onboarding and tutorial support to broaden accessibility.

via The Verge|

#elden-ring #fromsoftware #gaming

gaming11 days ago•4 min saved

Elden Ring on Switch 2 Looks Smoother, Paving the Way for The Duskbloods

New footage of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 shows improved performance over last year’s build, with docked mode at a stable 30 FPS and no major stuttering, handheld mode having some frame drops; the upgrades raise optimism that FromSoftware’s next title The Duskbloods will benefit from these optimizations ahead of its Switch 2 release window.

via wccftech.com|

#elden-ring #frame-rate #fromsoftware

gaming2 months ago•3 min saved

Nintendo Direct Preview: Zelda Remake, New Mario, and Switch 2 Buzz

Nintendo has announced a 50-minute Direct and a 95-minute Treehouse stream for June 9, fueling speculation about a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, a new Mario/Wario game, live-action Zelda footage, and Fire Emblem: Fate's Weave, with fans also weighing in on potential Switch 2 patches and other surprises.

via Digital Foundry|

#fire-emblem-fates-weave #gaming #nintendo-direct

gaming3 months ago•16 min saved

Kadokawa Reaffirms Switch 2 Release Window for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods in 2026

Kadokawa’s latest earnings report reiterates that FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods are still planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, following a 2025/26 update that set a 2026 window. Reports of eShop listings and online advertising have fueled the speculation, but exact dates and port performance remain unconfirmed pending further announcements, likely from a future Direct.

via Nintendo Life|

#elden-ring #fromsoftware #gaming

gaming3 months ago•7 min saved

Kadokawa still targets Switch 2 for The Duskbloods and Elden Ring in 2026

Kadokawa’s financial report reiterates that FromSoftware’s Switch 2 titles The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition are planned for release in 2026, despite months of silence. Elden Ring on Switch 2 will include the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and two new classes, while The Duskbloods remains largely mysterious beyond a trailer and its multiplayer-focused premise, with no firm dates yet.

via Eurogamer|

#elden-ring #fromsoftware #gaming

technology6 months ago•7 min saved

Nintendo Partner Direct fuels Elden Ring Switch 2 rumors and The Duskbloods updates

Nintendo has announced a Partner Direct focused on Switch 2 and third‑party releases, airing tomorrow at 2pm UK time with about 30 minutes of upcoming Switch titles. The event is expected to include potential details on Elden Ring on Switch 2 (Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition) and updates on The Duskbloods, a PvPvE title, alongside other partner announcements from FromSoftware and collaborators.

via Eurogamer|

#elden-ring-switch-2 #fromsoftware #nintendo-partner-direct

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

FromSoftware's Next Unannounced Game Nears Release

FromSoftware is reportedly developing an unannounced multiplatform game codenamed FMC, possibly related to Dark Souls or Armored Core series, with a potential release as early as next year. The Duskbloods, an announced game, will be exclusive to Switch 2 and features vampires, jetpacks, and dinosaurs.

via Eurogamer|

#dark-souls #fmc #fromsoftware