The Duskbloods Switch 2 Release Has Been Delayed To 2027
FromSoftware has pushed the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, from 2026 to 2027. The developer stated the game is in the final stage of development but requires additional time for final adjustments to balancing and game rules. This decision follows a closed network test held in August 2026. While FromSoftware reported strong interest in the game's strategic depth and combat during that test, the delay ensures the studio can refine gameplay mechanics before the official launch.
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- ✓ The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive developed by FromSoftware.
- ✓ The release date for The Duskbloods has been moved from 2026 to 2027.
- ✓ FromSoftware is delaying the game to adjust game rules and balancing.
- ✓ A network test for the game took place in August 2026.
What changed
FromSoftware officially shifted the release window for The Duskbloods from 2026 to 2027 to allow for final balancing.
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FromSoftware delays Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods to 2027
FromSoftware has pushed the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, from 2026 to 2027. The developer stated the game is in the final stage of development but requires additional time for final adjustments to balancing and game rules. This decision follows a closed network test held in August 2026. While FromSoftware reported strong interest in the game's strategic depth and combat during that test, the delay ensures the studio can refine gameplay mechanics before the official launch.
Why it matters
The Duskbloods is a gothic vampire game directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. As a Switch 2 exclusive, its delay increases the pressure on other upcoming titles, such as the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, to carry the console's November launch.
What is confirmed
- The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive developed by FromSoftware.
- The release date for The Duskbloods has been moved from 2026 to 2027.
- FromSoftware is delaying the game to adjust game rules and balancing.
- A network test for the game took place in August 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- Hidetaka Miyazaki is the director of the gothic vampire game.
What to watch next
- Official announcement of a specific 2027 release date
- Results or feedback from further network tests
- Launch performance of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on Switch 2
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