FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods to 2027, adding to an increasingly strong Switch 2 line-up for next year. The vampire multiplayer action game was originally announced as a 2026 release, but had been expected to slip after no updates since its network test in August.
Final Adjustment Stage
In a post on the game's official X account, the developer said it is in the 'final adjustment stage' but wanted to 'enhance' certain aspects following feedback from the network test.
'During the network test, we saw active interest in the core concepts of the game, including combat, strategic depth, and player expression,' the post reads. 'To further enhance these aspects, we have decided to move the launch, allowing time for final adjustments to game rules and balancing.'
They added: 'We apologise to players who have been kindly awaiting the release of this title and thank you for your patience and support.'
Network Test Feedback
While it's unclear what specific aspects are being enhanced, The Duskbloods felt slightly underbaked in some areas based on the network test, especially in the final round phase when players simply clobber each other haphazardly.
Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki has promised the final game will have story elements in the hub area, along with more maps and character customisation. Until those are seen, The Duskbloods is tough to quantify at this stage.
Switch 2 Line-up
The delay means The Duskbloods joins a solid Switch 2 line-up for next year, alongside Metroid Ravenous, Kirby And The World Beyond, Pokémon Winds and Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis.
The Duskbloods is FromSoftware's second attempt at a multiplayer game, following Elden Ring Nightreign. Earlier this year, Miyazaki indicated the studio will return to single-player games for its next title, with no indication of what that might be, other than he has no plans to make an Elden Ring sequel. A movie adaptation of Elden Ring, by Alex Garland, is coming in 2028 and will not be supported by any new game.
