FromSoftware has opened registration for the upcoming The Duskbloods network test on Nintendo Switch 2. This closed test is intended to gauge server performance and game balance ahead of the title's full release.
How to Register
To be considered for the network test, you must submit an application during the registration window, which runs from Wednesday, July 22 at 3pm BST to Tuesday, July 28 at 2:59pm BST.
Note that registration does not guarantee entry. Successful applicants will be notified via email on Friday, August 7 at 2pm BST.
Network Test Session Schedule
The test consists of five distinct four-hour sessions. All participants must have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to access the online features.
| Session Date | BST (UK) | CEST | EDT | PDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Aug 21 | 11am–3pm | 12pm–4pm | 6am–10am | 3am–7am |
| Saturday, Aug 22 | 3am–7am | 4am–8am | 10pm (21st)–2am | 7pm–11pm (21st) |
| Saturday, Aug 22 | 7pm–11pm | 8pm–midnight | 2pm–6pm | 11am–3pm |
| Sunday, Aug 23 | 11am–3pm | 12pm–4pm | 6am–10am | 3am–7am |
| Monday, Aug 24 | 3am–7am | 4am–8am | 10pm (23rd)–2am | 7pm–11pm (23rd) |
What to Expect
FromSoftware describes this as a large-scale load test designed to assess technical backend systems and multiplayer balance. While specific content is limited, the developer has confirmed the following:
- Matches will support up to eight players simultaneously.
- The gameplay loop involves a hub area leading into multiplayer matches, boss encounters, and various scenarios.
- The Switch 2 capture button will be disabled, and sharing screenshots or video of the test is strictly prohibited.
Participation in this test is intended to help developers refine the game before launch. As this is a pre-release version, gameplay elements are subject to change.