Nintendo and FromSoftware announced a while back that The Duskbloods would be getting a network test ahead of its release, and as of today, August 7, 2026, those who applied can finally find out if they made the cut.
If you applied for The Duskbloods Network Test, you can check your status by heading over to the official Network Test website. You’ll need to log in using the same Nintendo Account that was originally linked to your network test application.
So, rather than sitting around refreshing your inbox, I’d recommend heading directly to the Network Test My Page and checking your status there.
Sadly, I didn’t make the cut. Yeah, I’m a little disappointed about that one, especially since I’ve been looking forward to getting my hands on The Duskbloods. Still, good luck to everyone else who applied, and hopefully you had better luck than I did.
For those who were selected, you’ll need both a Nintendo Switch 2 and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate. The network test is being used by FromSoftware to put the game’s online systems through their paces, including server load, multiplayer functionality, and game balance. The test will support multiplayer matches featuring up to eight players.
Those selected will be able to access their download code beginning August 18, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. PDT. The Duskbloods Network Test Ver. can then be downloaded through the Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop.
The Duskbloods Network Test Schedule
The network test will take place across five sessions from August 21 through August 23, 2026:
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- August 21, 2026, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT / 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EDT
- August 21, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT / 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. EDT (August 22)
- August 22, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT / 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT
- August 23, 2026, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT / 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EDT
- August 23, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT / 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. EDT (August 24)
The Duskbloods is an upcoming multiplayer action game developed by FromSoftware exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players take on the role of supernatural beings known as the Bloodsworn and battle against other players in matches supporting up to eight participants.
Now go check that page and see if you got in. And if you did, enjoy it for those of us who weren’t so lucky.
The Duskbloods is releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, and still doesn’t have a release date.
