FromSoftware's initial network test for its upcoming title, The Duskbloods, on the Nintendo Switch 2 was prematurely concluded on August 21, 2026, following widespread server problems that prevented players from logging in. The test session, which began at 6:00 a.m. EDT, was intended to give players a first look at the game and allow the development team to stress-test the online infrastructure.
Players attempting to join the test were met with an error message stating, “Failed to log in to The Duskbloods game server. Select OK to attempt to log in again.” Repeatedly selecting OK only resulted in the error message reappearing after a lengthy loading period. Approximately two hours after the session's commencement, FromSoftware confirmed via its official X account that the network test had been terminated early due to these server difficulties.
Despite the player frustration, the early server failures may be viewed as a valuable outcome for FromSoftware. Network tests primarily serve as a critical opportunity for developers to identify and rectify server instability before a game's official launch. The problems encountered during this first session provide essential data for the developers to address before subsequent tests and the final release.
A second network test session was scheduled for later the same day, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. It remains to be seen whether this session will proceed as planned or if it will be delayed to allow for necessary server adjustments. FromSoftware has indicated that players should monitor their official social media channels for further updates. Additional network test sessions are slated to run from August 22 to August 24, offering further opportunities for testing and player feedback.