The Duskbloods network test servers go live today across multiple time slots over the coming days (Update)

by Mikhail Madnani on 21 August, 2026

FromSoftware's The Duskbloods network test goes live today and will be available in select time slots through the weekend.

If you were selected after signing up and downloaded the code, you can play it in the following time slots.

The Duskbloods network test schedule

Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.) 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT
Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.) 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT
Aug. 22, 2026 (Sat.) 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT
Aug. 23, 2026 (Sun.) 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT
Aug. 23, 2026 (Sun.) 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT

Update: FromSoftware has closed today's first session:

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to those who were waiting for the first The Duskbloods network test due to game server issues. 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.

The Duskbloods network test will feature six playable characters with more to come in the full game on Nintendo Switch 2. If you missed details from prior interviews around the gameplay loop and more, read this. You can find details for the characters nad classes here.

The Duskbloods is in development for Nintendo Switch 2.