The Duskbloods shows first gameplay ahead of Switch 2 network test

Published: 08:20, 20 August 2026
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The Duskbloods shows first gameplay ahead of Switch 2 network test
First gameplay footage of FromSoftware's The Duskbloods released on Bilibili, showing approximately two minutes of PvPvE combat

Key Points from the Article

  • Gameplay features players fighting AI-controlled enemies before engaging in arena-style combat with other players
  • Network test launches August 21, 2026, allowing players to experience combat, multiplayer, and progression systems
  • Game is being developed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 with a 2026 release date
First gameplay footage of FromSoftware's The Duskbloods released on Bilibili, showing approximately two minutes of PvPvE combat

The Duskbloods has received its first gameplay footage, showcasing PvPvE combat against AI enemies and other players ahead of the August 21 network test.

Fans can now check out the first gameplay footage from FromSoftware’s multiplayer action game The Duskbloods just hours before its network test launches.

The short approximately two-minute video was uploaded to Bilibili and shows off PvPvE gameplay. Players brawl with AI-controlled enemies before ultimately taking their weapons out on one another.

The Duskbloods First Gameplay Features PvPvE Combat 

Players fight against AI-controlled enemies and each other in this first gameplay look at The Duskbloods.

The brief glimpse shows players fighting off creatures before entering into what looks like an arena fight with other players. FromSoftware’s approach to its hybrid multiplayer gameplay is on display here for the first time.

The PvPvE gameplay format showcased in the gameplay trailer seems to push players to balance fighting off the elements around them while also being aware of their other player-controlled enemies.

The Network Test For The Duskbloods Begins August 21

Hours before the network test starts, players can check out The Duskbloods’ first gameplay trailer.

The network test is set to launch on August 21, 2026. The multiplayer test should give players plenty of time to dive into the combat, multiplayer aspects, and overall game progression.

Developed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, The Duskbloods is slated for release sometime in 2026. With its network test right around the corner, we’ll likely hear more about the game and see more gameplay footage in the coming weeks.


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