FromSoftware is offering players the opportunity to experience a pre-release version of The Duskbloods through a network test scheduled for Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23. Participation in this test allows for multiplayer matches with up to eight players.

The application period for the network test begins on Wednesday, July 22, at 10 a.m. EDT and concludes on Tuesday, July 28, at 9:59 a.m. EDT. To be eligible, applicants must possess a Nintendo account, a Nintendo Switch 2 console, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. It is important to note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the network test. FromSoftware will announce the selected participants on Friday, August 7, at 9 a.m. EDT.

Signing Up for The Duskbloods Network Test

To register for the network test, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official The Duskbloods website.
  2. Select your region and preferred language.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Apply."
  4. Choose "Apply Now."
  5. Agree to the Terms of Use and proceed by clicking "Link Nintendo Account."
  6. On the Nintendo Account information usage page, locate the "Information received" dropdown and select "See details/Edit." Check the "Country/region setting" box to ensure proper application processing; failure to complete this step may result in an error.
  7. Complete the remainder of the application form.

Successful applicants will receive a download code via the Nintendo Store or eShop to install the network test. Preloading will be available starting Tuesday, August 18, at 9 a.m. EDT for those who are selected. The official site indicates that the number of participants is limited and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, encouraging prompt registration.

Network Test Schedule

The network test will feature five distinct four-hour sessions spanning from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The following are the start times for each session in various time zones:

  • Friday, August 21, Session 1: Begins at 6 a.m. EDT (3 a.m. PDT, 7 a.m. BRT, 11 a.m. BST, 12 p.m. CEST, 7 p.m. JST, 8 p.m. AEST).
  • Friday, August 21, Session 2: Begins at 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PDT, 11 p.m. BRT, 3 a.m. BST [Aug. 22], 4 a.m. CEST [Aug. 22], 11 a.m. JST [Aug. 22], 12 p.m. AEST [Aug. 22]).
  • Saturday, August 22, Session 3: Begins at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT, 3 p.m. BRT, 7 p.m. BST, 8 p.m. CEST, 3 a.m. JST [Aug. 23], 4 a.m. AEST [Aug. 23]).
  • Sunday, August 23, Session 4: Begins at 6 a.m. EDT (3 a.m. PDT, 7 a.m. BRT, 11 a.m. BST, 12 p.m. CEST, 7 p.m. JST, 8 p.m. AEST).
  • Sunday, August 23, Session 5: Begins at 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PDT, 11 p.m. BRT [Aug. 21], 3 a.m. BST [Aug. 22], 4 a.m. CEST [Aug. 22], 11 a.m. JST [Aug. 22], 12 p.m. AEST [Aug. 22]).