The network test for FromSoftware's anticipated online action RPG, Duskbloods, is not yet playable, but players who received access can now download the beta. Since the download became available on August 18, much of the community's attention has been captured by the game's main title screen music.
Those granted access to the Duskbloods network test have been directed to a specific website to log in with their Nintendo account and retrieve their download codes for pre-loading the beta. The beta client is approximately 4GB in size. Many participants have already begun downloading and are reportedly spending time on the main title screen, listening to the soundtrack.
Beyond the music, players have also begun to delve into the beta's files, uncovering details about potential playable content. It appears the beta may feature as many as 14 distinct playable classes or characters. While it is unknown how many of these will be accessible during the network test, a list of reported classes has emerged online, including names like 'Blood-Eater | Walter A,' 'Guillotine | Gillian,' and 'Dusk-Silt | Elsa.'
The Duskbloods network test is scheduled to begin soon with several testing windows. The first window is set for August 21, 2026, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT, followed by another session that same day from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT. The test will continue on August 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT, and conclude on August 23 with two sessions: 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. PDT and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT.