Applicants for The Duskbloods closed network test can now check their selection status online to see if they secured early access to FromSoftware’s upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
First acceptance notifications began rolling out on August 7, 2026, allowing hopeful participants to verify their results by logging into the official registration portal using their linked account. Selected players will receive their digital download codes and additional test details starting August 18, 2026, ahead of the client download on the Nintendo eShop.
Network Test Schedule and Key Details
The closed network test will run across five distinct sessions between August 21 and August 23, 2026. FromSoftware is hosting the trial to Stress-test server stability, evaluate multiplayer matchmaking, and fine-tune overall gameplay balance before launch.
- Selection Results: Available starting August 7, 2026
- Download Code Rollout: Begins August 18, 2026
- Test Window: Five sessions across August 21–23, 2026
- System Requirements: Nintendo Switch 2 with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription
- Match Capacity: Up to 8 players per match (progress will not carry over)
What’s Next for The Duskbloods
As the latest title from Hidetaka Miyazaki, The Duskbloods represents a major multiplayer focus for FromSoftware on Nintendo’s new hardware. Players who landed a spot should keep an eye on the official portal come August 18 to grab their redeemable eShop codes before the first session kicks off.