THE DUSKBLOODS
Beyond humanity. Beyond death.
Enter the gothic world of The Duskbloods, a new PvPvE masterpiece from legendary director Hidetaka Miyazaki and FromSoftware. Take on the role of the Bloodsworn and battle up to seven other players to claim the First Blood in this Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive coming in 2026.
Features of The Duskbloods
FromSoftware's newest masterpiece brings together the best elements of their acclaimed titles into a unique gothic horror experience designed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Gothic Horror World
Immerse yourself in a Victorian-era gothic world rich with vampiric lore and atmospheric environments that blend Bloodborne's aesthetic with Elden Ring's scope.
Innovative PvPvE
Battle against up to seven other Bloodsworn players while facing fearsome NPCs in a unique multiplayer experience that puts competitive action at its core.
Miyazaki's Vision
Experience a new world crafted by the visionary director behind Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls trilogy, bringing his signature challenging combat and mysterious storytelling.
Blood Mechanics
Transcend humanity with unique blood-based abilities that transform your character and combat style as you hunt for the coveted First Blood.
Gothic Horror PvPvE Gameplay
The Duskbloods brings Hidetaka Miyazaki's vision to Nintendo Switch 2 with a unique multiplayer experience that blends the Victorian gothic aesthetic of Bloodborne with the grand scope of Elden Ring.
Become Bloodsworn
Take on the role of a hunter who has transcended humanity through the power of special blood, granting you unique abilities and combat styles.
Enter the Hunt
Join battles with up to eight players in a PvPvE environment where you'll face both other Bloodsworn and terrifying NPC enemies.
Master Combat
Utilize FromSoftware's signature challenging combat system with blood-based abilities that transform your character as you progress.
Claim First Blood
Battle through gothic environments to become the ultimate victor by claiming the mysterious and powerful First Blood.
"The Duskbloods appears to give the Elden Ring-style open-world treatment to Bloodborne's Gothic horror aesthetics." - GamesRadar
What Gaming Media Is Saying
The announcement of The Duskbloods has created waves of excitement throughout the gaming industry. Here's what the press is saying about FromSoftware's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
"The Duskbloods may be the biggest surprise of them all. An upcoming title from Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, it's a deliciously gothic-looking multiplayer game."
GamesRadar
Gaming News Outlet
"The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer game that looks like a mix between Bloodborne and Elden Ring. The game is launching exclusively on the Switch 2 in 2026."
TechRadar
Technology News
"Perhaps the biggest shock announcement among today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct news was the reveal of The Duskbloods, a new game from FromSoftware."
IGN
Gaming Media
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about The Duskbloods, FromSoftware's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive PvPvE game.
When will The Duskbloods be released?
The Duskbloods is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2026, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.
Who is developing The Duskbloods?
The Duskbloods is being developed by FromSoftware, the acclaimed studio behind Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls trilogy. It is directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the visionary director known for his challenging gameplay and atmospheric worlds.
What kind of game is The Duskbloods?
The Duskbloods is a PvPvE (Player versus Player versus Environment) title with online multiplayer at its core. Up to eight players will battle each other and NPC enemies to become the 'First Blood' in a gothic horror setting inspired by Victorian-era aesthetics with elements of vampirism.
Is The Duskbloods related to Bloodborne?
While The Duskbloods appears to share aesthetic similarities with Bloodborne, featuring Gothic horror elements, it is a new IP. Gaming media has described it as giving 'the Elden Ring-style open-world treatment to Bloodborne's Gothic horror aesthetics,' but it is its own unique game.
Will there be more information about The Duskbloods soon?
According to reports, more information about The Duskbloods will be revealed via dedicated events. Stay tuned to official FromSoftware and Nintendo channels for the latest updates.
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PhantomHunter
2 hours agoThe game design is absolutely stunning, from the blood splatter effects to the gothic architecture, every detail is impressive. Can't wait to experience this on the Switch 2!
ShadowBlade
5 hours agoAnother masterpiece from FromSoftware! I hope the difficulty will be balanced like Elden Ring, but still maintain that horrific atmosphere from Bloodborne.
BloodMoonEnvoy
1 day agoThe multiplayer mode looks innovative, I love the team-based boss fights. But I still hope there's a single-player mode to deeply explore the story.