{"id":150189,"date":"2026-07-23T07:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/?p=150189"},"modified":"2026-07-23T07:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:25:56","slug":"duskbloods-network-test-apply-sign-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/duskbloods-network-test-apply-sign-up","title":{"rendered":"Sign Up Now: The Duskbloods Network Test Opens Ahead of 2026 Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Applications for The Duskbloods<\/strong> network test are open right now – FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive is giving players a chance to get hands-on before its 2026 launch, and the sign-up window is already live.<\/p>\n

Players can head to the official Duskbloods website<\/a> to register their interest. The application period opened on Wednesday, July 22 at 7am PT \/ 10am ET \/ 3pm BST and runs through July 28, giving you six days to throw your name in.<\/p>\n

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What You Need to Apply<\/h2>\n

To be eligible, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch 2 console<\/strong> and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership<\/strong> – Switch 2 console and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership are required. FromSoftware hasn’t confirmed whether spots are allocated on a first-come first-served basis or via a random lottery, so it’s worth applying sooner rather than later either way.<\/p>\n

Successful applicants will receive a download code granting access to the test build. FromSoftware is clear this is not a demo – the test uses in-development game data and bugs are fully expected.<\/p>\n

How the Network Test Works<\/h2>\n

The test runs across five four-hour sessions between August 21 and August 24<\/strong>, with up to eight players going head-to-head in multiplayer matches. FromSoftware has outlined three goals for the test: server load stability, multiplayer performance across different network environments, and game balance tuning.<\/p>\n

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Nintendo’s official description frames the game as a multiplayer action title where players take on the role of the Bloodsworn, battling alongside and against up to seven others using blood-based powers to secure the coveted First Blood. The Duskbloods<\/em> is currently targeting a release by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n