The Duskbloods: FromSoftware Delays Switch 2 Exclusive to 2027

FromSoftware pushes back its Switch 2 exclusive! Here is why it was delayed.

A dramatic fantasy scene set in a dark, Victorian-era environment, featuring a character wielding a sword and another character shooting a firearm, with eerie figures in the background, and a clock tower looming in the distance.
A dramatic fantasy scene set in a dark, Victorian-era environment, featuring a character wielding a sword and another character shooting a firearm, with eerie figures in the background, and a clock tower looming in the distance.

  • Primary Subject: The Duskbloods
  • Key Update: FromSoftware officially announced that its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, has been delayed from its planned 2026 window to 2027 for final balancing and adjustments.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 29, 2026
  • Quick Answer: FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods is delayed to 2027 as developers perform final game adjustments and fine-tune mechanics.

The Duskbloods, one of the most anticipated Switch 2 exclusives, has been delayed.

The game is set during the "Twilight of Humanity," an event in which the Bloodsworn are summoned and must compete for "First Blood." Players control the Bloodsworn, characters who gain superhuman abilities through special blood.

While anticipation for the games is high, players will have to wait a little longer to play The Duskbloods.

The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027

On October 29, it was officially revealed that The Duskbloods has been delayed to 2027. According to FromSoftware, they opted to do this because the game is still in the final adjustment stage.

In their statement, they apologized to players who have been awaiting the release of The Duskbloods. They also thanked players for their patience and support.

The Duskbloods was announced as a Switch 2 exclusive in April 2025 and was scheduled for a release in 2026. A network test for the game took place from August 21 to 24. While no release date was announced, it was speculated that it would release by November or December.

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Ultimately, it has been pushed back to 2027. No specific release date has been announced as of yet, so we will have to wait until FromSoftware decides to lock in one.

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