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The Duskbloods network test performance struggles with input lag affecting Switch 2

FromSoftware ended the first closed network test for The Duskbloods after rampant server issues plagued the session. The test provided Nintendo Switch 2 owners their first opportunity to play the multiplayer title, but performance suffered from significant input lag. While the game is described as a frantic battleground featuring FromSoftware style combat, these technical struggles indicate the title has growing pains to resolve before a full release. The developer shut down the session specifically to address these stability problems.

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  • ✓ FromSoftware conducted a closed network test for The Duskbloods.
  • ✓ The first closed network test session was closed due to rampant server issues.
  • ✓ Nintendo Switch 2 owners participated in the closed network test.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

FromSoftware closed the first closed network test session due to server instability.

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  1. FromSoftware Network Test for The Duskbloods Faces Technical Failures

    FromSoftware ended the first closed network test for The Duskbloods after rampant server issues plagued the session. The test provided Nintendo Switch 2 owners their first opportunity to play the multiplayer title, but performance suffered from significant input lag. While the game is described as a frantic battleground featuring FromSoftware style combat, these technical struggles indicate the title has growing pains to resolve before a full release. The developer shut down the session specifically to address these stability problems.

    Why it matters

    The Duskbloods is a multiplayer project described by Miyazaki as a game he wanted to see exist. It blends high-intensity combat with a competitive environment. The recent test served as a primary benchmark for the game's performance on new hardware.

    What is confirmed

    • FromSoftware conducted a closed network test for The Duskbloods.
    • The first closed network test session was closed due to rampant server issues.
    • Nintendo Switch 2 owners participated in the closed network test.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Duskbloods network test performance struggled with input lag on Switch 2.
    • The game features FromSoftware style fights in a multiplayer battleground.

    What to watch next

    • Announcement of a second network test session
    • Developer statement regarding specific input lag fixes for Switch 2
    • Official release date for The Duskbloods
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The Guardian — The Duskbloods: the best of FromSoftware fights in a frantic multiplayer battleground
    2. IGN — FromSoftware's Miyazaki Interview – 'The Duskbloods Is a Game I Want to See Exist'
    3. Men's Journal — ‘The Duskbloods’ Network Test Review: You’ve Never Played Anything Like This
    4. Notebookcheck — The Duskbloods network test performance struggles with input lag affecting Switch 2
    5. Game Informer — FromSoftware Closes The Duskbloods' First Closed Network Test Session Due To Rampant Server Issues
    6. nintendowire.com — The Duskbloods has some growing pains to resolve judging by its closed network test
    confidence 90%
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