SNACK three-line summary
- Applications for The Duskbloods network test open on July 22.
- According to the official page, the application period runs from July 22 to 28, selected participants will be announced on August 7, and the test is scheduled for August 21–23.
- Participation requires a Nintendo Switch 2 system and a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Snackgirls editor note
Red: “This is the first major chance to try FromSoftware’s new game before launch, so the application schedule itself matters.”
AIKO: “The conditions are clear, too. You need a Switch 2 and an Online membership, and the number of participants will be limited.”
FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods has revealed its network test schedule. According to the official test page, applications open at 7:00 a.m. PDT on July 22 and run until 6:59 a.m. PDT on July 28. Selected participants will be announced at 6:00 a.m. PDT on August 7.
The test sessions will be held across several time slots from August 21 to August 23. The official page explains that this pre-release version is intended to check server load, the multiplayer environment, and game balance.
What to check before participating
The most important requirements are the hardware and membership. The official page states that applying for and participating in the test requires a Nintendo Switch 2 system and a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Based on the official page, the test app price is currently undisclosed / needs confirmation. The number of participants is limited, and applications are described as being accepted in the order received.
Nintendo’s official store page also introduces The Duskbloods as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and describes it as a multiplayer action game for up to eight players. This test is not just a promotional video; it is a stage for checking the actual network environment and combat flow.
Why this follow-up matters
When the game was first revealed, the broad direction was simply that a “network test was planned.” Now, the application start date, selected participant announcement date, and test sessions have all been set. Interested players can set reminders, and those who were debating whether to buy a Switch 2 now have their first chance to try the game.
In short, The Duskbloods is still a pre-release title, but with this schedule now public, the question has shifted from whether to keep an eye on it to whether to get ready to apply.
Sources and checked date: Checked on July 16, 2026
- https://campaign.theduskbloods.jp/p/event/networktest/
- https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-duskbloods-switch-2/
- https://www.theduskbloods.jp/
We checked the application period, selected participant announcement date, test sessions, and the requirement for a Switch 2 system and Nintendo Switch Online membership on FromSoftware’s official The Duskbloods network test page. Based on the official page, the test app price is currently undisclosed / needs confirmation. We cross-checked the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusivity and the description of multiplayer for up to eight players on Nintendo’s official store page.