FromSoftware has announced that The Duskbloods Closed Network Test will take place on Nintendo Switch 2 next month.
You can apply to participate through the official website from Wednesday 22 July – Tuesday 28 July 2026.
“A network test for The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2 will be hosted from August 21st – 24th. Participant application begins on July 22nd,” Nintendo confirmed on social media. “To all prospective Bloodsworn, your participation in the coming Dusk Battles is eagerly awaited!”
The Duskbloods Closed Network Test will take place on the dates and times shown below:
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday 21 August 2026 | 3am – 7am PDT 11am – 3pm BST 12pm – 4pm CEST 7pm – 11pm PDT 7pm – 11pm JST |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 | 3am – 7am BST 4am – 8am CEST 11am – 3pm JST 11am – 3pm PDT 7pm – 11pm BST 8pm – 12am CEST |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 | 3am – 7am JST 3am – 7am PDT 11am – 3pm BST 12pm – 4pm CEST 7pm – 11pm JST 7pm – 11pm PDT |
| Monday 24 August 2026 | 3am – 7am BST 4am – 8am CEST 11am – 3pm JST |
The Duskbloods will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2026.
