The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Schedule & How to Participate

FromSoftware has announced a closed network test for its upcoming Switch 2 game, The Duskbloods.

Published: Jul 15, 2026, 4:03 pm Updated: Jul 15, 2026, 4:05 pm

Primary Subject: The Duskbloods (Pre-Launch Version)
Key Update: FromSoftware is holding a closed network test for its multiplayer PvPvE game from August 21 to August 24.
Status: Confirmed
Last Verified: July 15, 2026
Quick Answer: The Duskbloods closed network test runs from August 21 to August 24, requiring an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription and an accepted application.

Ahead of The Duskbloods' release this year, FromSoftware will be holding a closed network test for select participants.

The Duskbloods was first announced in April 2025 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. It's an upcoming multiplayer PvPvE where up to eight players are thrown into a decaying, time-bending area to fight other players and AI bosses.

Curious about the upcoming closed network tests? Here's everything you need to know.

When Will The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Take Place?

The Duskbloods closed network test will take place between August 21 and August 24.

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Here are the official times for each day of The Duskbloods closed network test:

August 21 (Friday): 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM PDT
August 21 (Friday): 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PDT
August 22 (Saturday): 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT
August 23 (Sunday): 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM PDT
August 23 (Sunday): 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM PDT

For other time zones, refer to the image below.

The Duskbloods Network Test Schedule with dates and times for August 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026, in various time zones.

How to Register for the Closed Network Test?

Participant application will begin on July 22 and last until July 28. You can register using the official network test website, but take note that only players from certain regions will be able to apply. To participate in The Duskbloods closed network test, you'll need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

The closed network test will be held to test performance before the launch of the game. According to FromSoftware, the team will “conduct large-scale network load tests to check different technical aspects of the game’s online systems.”

The Duskbloods is scheduled to release this year, but a specific release date hasn't been announced at the time of writing.

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