If you’ve been itching to sink your teeth into FromSoftware’s gothic vampire-themed PvEvP title, now’s your chance—applications for the The Duskbloods closed network test are officially open. As announced last week, the sign-up window runs until July 28th at 6:59 AM PDT, so you’ve got a little over a week to throw your name into the ring. Just be aware: you’ll need a Nintendo Switch 2 (obviously) and an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription to participate. No exceptions, so don’t bother applying if you’re missing either.
Before you get too hyped, it’s worth managing expectations. This is a pre-release version of the game, and FromSoftware hasn’t yet detailed how many playable characters will be available or how much content will be on offer. The primary goal here is stress-testing online performance, particularly under “large-scale network load.” Think of it as FromSoft’s way of making sure their servers don’t crumble the moment thousands of players start invading each other’s worlds. Beyond that, they’ll also be hunting for bugs specific to the multiplayer environment and checking whether the balance feels right—because we all know how quickly a poorly tuned PvP meta can spiral.
The test itself runs from August 21st to 23rd, and slots will be limited, so if you’re keen to get hands-on early—like, say, the entire FromSoftware community—you’ll want to apply sooner rather than later. There’s no word yet on how many applicants will be selected, but given the studio’s track record, expect demand to far outstrip supply.
As for the full release? FromSoftware’s official line is still a broad 2026 window, but rumors suggest the game might miss the Summer slot and land later in the year. Given its heavy vampire aesthetic and moody gothic architecture, an October launch would feel almost too perfect—just in time for Halloween, naturally. We’ll be keeping our ears to the ground for any concrete dates, but for now, the priority is getting that application in.
So, what are you waiting for? Head over to the official site, fill out the form, and pray to whatever dark deity you favor. Because if The Duskbloods is even half as compelling as FromSoft’s previous output, this is one test you won’t want to miss.
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