The Duskbloods delayed to 2027 by FromSoftware

The Duskbloods delayed: FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive moves from 2026 to 2027. Here is the studio's statement, the network test context and what we know.

FireGhost

October 29, 2026, 06:30 PM4 min read

In brief

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FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods from 2026 to 2027, with no exact release date announced.
The Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer action game needs additional time for final adjustments to its rules and balance.
The decision follows feedback from the game's network test, which highlighted its combat, strategy and player-expression systems.

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The Duskbloods has been delayed. FromSoftware says its Switch 2 exclusive multiplayer action game will now launch in 2027 instead of 2026. There is no exact date yet; the extra time goes toward final adjustments to game rules and balancing.

The news from the Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer lands with roughly two months of 2026 left. The game only ever had a "2026" window, and the lack of any update since August's network test had already made a delay feel likely.

What did FromSoftware say about The Duskbloods delay?

FromSoftware posted the statement on its social channels on October 29. The studio said development is at the final adjustment stage, but it has decided to move the launch window to 2027. It apologised to players who have been waiting and thanked them for their patience.

The statement also pointed to the network test. According to FromSoftware, players showed strong interest in the game's combat, strategic depth and player expression. The studio wants to push those areas further, so it is taking extra time for final changes to rules and balance.

A spear-wielding hunter facing a sword-wielding rival under a night sky in The Duskbloods — Official The Duskbloods screenshot (Source: Nintendo)

The Duskbloods at a glance

Nintendo's official store page describes it as a Switch 2 exclusive from the creators of Elden Ring. You battle as the Bloodsworn in multiplayer action for up to eight players. FromSoftware is listed as both developer and publisher.

Detail	Status
Developer / publisher	FromSoftware
Platform	Nintendo Switch 2 only
Genre	Multiplayer action (up to 8 players)
Old launch window	2026
New launch window	2027 (no exact date)
Reason given	Final adjustments to game rules and balancing

The game was first shown in the Nintendo Direct that revealed Switch 2. As Nintendo Life recalls, the first network test in August was rough, with frequent crashes that stopped many players from getting in. Later test sessions went more smoothly. At the time of writing, Nintendo's store page still listed the release as "2026".

Why did the network test matter so much?

Unlike FromSoftware's usual single-player games, The Duskbloods is built around multiplayer. That makes balance, matchmaking and how characters stack up against each other far more important. The studio's choice of words, "game rules and balancing", suggests that is where the test feedback hit hardest. VGC also notes the studio cited network test feedback as one reason for the delay.

Players fighting a giant creature in a candlelit gothic hall in The Duskbloods — A multiplayer battle in The Duskbloods (Source: Nintendo)

What does the delay mean for Switch 2 owners?

The delay removes a major exclusive from the Switch 2's late-2026 line-up. This FromSoftware project now becomes a 2027 story. Until a firm date arrives, pricing and pre-order details are also unlikely to be confirmed.

It is also an unusual project for the studio. FromSoftware reached a huge audience with Elden Ring and its expansion, but The Duskbloods is its first game made exclusively for a Nintendo platform. Taking extra time suggests the team does not want to rush a new multiplayer formula out of the door.

For more on the Switch 2 release calendar, see our Witchbrook release date story and our Nintendo Switch 2 article. If you follow big action launches, our report on Phantom Blade Zero's Steam peak covers this week's biggest debut.

When could a new date be announced?

FromSoftware did not give a timeframe. Nintendo Life says it expects a more precise date as we head into the new year, but that is the outlet's expectation, not official information. We will update this story once a date is confirmed.