The Duskbloods network test ended early on August 21, but the demand for the event tells a different story. More players applied for this closed session than for Elden Ring Nightreign, even though The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. This surge in interest highlights the strong appetite for new From Software titles on the upcoming platform. Buyers watching the Switch 2 launch should note that technical issues can impact early access experiences.
From Software closes early session amid server issues and high demand
From Software launched the network test to gather feedback on server stability and gameplay balance. The session began on August 21 but quickly encountered login errors that prevented many users from joining. The developer ended the test early to address these technical problems. Hidetaka Miyazaki described the game as relying on sneaking and third-party attacks rather than direct player-versus-player combat.
Producer Yasuhiro Kitao admitted that the team was surprised by the volume of applications. He stated, "We were really surprised," during a livestream hosted by Famitsu. From Software issued a formal apology for the inconvenience caused by the server issues. The company wrote, "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who were waiting for the first The Duskbloods network test due to game server issues."
The developer confirmed that the current session is closed while they work on improvements. They stated, "We regret to inform you that today’s session is now closed. We will continue to work on improving the servers and will announce future schedules at a later date." We looked at the last The Duskbloods update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up. The studio will share new dates once the server infrastructure is ready.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
