FromSoftware's Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods Officially Delayed Into 2027

FromSoftware has announced a delay of The Duskbloods to 2027. The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive was due out by the end of 2026.

In a statement published online, the Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer said that it had decided to delay the game following feedback from the recent network test, with a focus on combat, strategic depth, and player expression.

There’s no word on when in 2027 The Duskbloods will launch.

Fans had braced themselves for a delay after The Duskblood was among a number of no-shows at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct . Before that, in August, FromSoftware brought The Duskbloods network test to an early end after the first day of testing resulted in "game server issues" that barred players from logging in.

FromSoftware is responsible for some of the most influential games of the last 20 years, including 2022 masterpiece Elden Ring. So anticipation for The Duskbloods to recreate some of that FromSoftware magic on Switch 2 is sky high.

Until there is more to share, you can read IGN's interview with FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki . You can also check out our preview .

Here's FromSoftware's statement in full:

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