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The Duskbloods Switch 2 Input Lag Hits 200ms in Network Test

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The Duskbloods Switch 2 network test reveals up to 200ms input lag and 40- 60 fps performance, raising concerns for the 2026 release.

The Duskbloods Switch 2 Input Lag Hits 200ms in Network Test
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FromSoftware resumed the network test for The Duskbloods on Switch 2, and players are reporting significant performance issues that could impact the upcoming release. The primary concern is severe input lag, which may reach 200 milliseconds during gameplay. This delay affects both online PvPvE modes and offline tutorials, raising questions about the game's responsiveness on the new hardware. Buyers should note that these performance metrics come from early network test data and may shift before the final 2026 launch.

FromSoftware game shows 200ms delay and variable frame rates in early Switch 2 tests

The game is a Switch 2 exclusive developed by FromSoftware, and this latest network test provides the first concrete performance data for the platform. Players have been testing the title on the new console, revealing how the engine handles the specific hardware constraints of the Switch 2. The test highlights a disconnect between the visual fidelity and the input response time, a critical factor for action games in the studio's catalog.

  • Docked Mode Frame Rate: 40-60 fps
  • Handheld Mode Frame Rate: 30-40 fps
  • Input Lag: Up to 200 ms
  • Graphics Resolution: 1080p

Performance varies significantly between the two main modes of operation. In docked mode, the game typically runs between 40 and 60 frames per second, while handheld mode drops to 30 to 40 frames per second. The graphics appear to render at a 1080p resolution, even when the console is docked. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) likely helps minimize stuttering in handheld mode, but the frame rate ceiling remains lower than the docked experience.

Reddit user RamenRavisher believes that the duration between button presses and inputs registering can be up to 200 ms. The source states the problem doesn't seem related to insufficient bandwidth or a poor connection to the network test servers. This suggests the lag is a hardware or engine-level limitation rather than a network issue. We've been tracking The Duskbloods closely — see our earlier coverage on The Duskbloods Previews May Drop Before.

The network test confirms that The Duskbloods will launch in 2026 as a Switch 2 exclusive. Current data shows a 1080p resolution with variable frame rates and notable input latency. These findings establish a baseline for performance expectations on the new console.

Source: NotebookCheck

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