Plenty of games generated buzz during last week’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, but the announcement of FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods felt noteworthy. Perhaps it’s because of the concept or its exclusivity status – a first for the developer on Nintendo platforms.
However, there was some trepidation after it was announced as an eight-player PvEvP title. With Elden Ring: Nightreign on the horizon, was the developer focusing more on online experiences for the foreseeable future?
Well, no. In a new Creator’s Voice interview with Nintendo, director Hidetaka Miyazaki said, “This is an online multiplayer title at its core, but this doesn’t mean that we as a company have decided to shift to a more multiplayer-focused direction with titles going forward.
“The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring was also announced, and we still intend to actively develop single-player focused games such as this that embrace our more traditional style.”
Though its action and art style scream FromSoftware, The Duskbloods sees the team venturing into interesting new directions. There are over a dozen playable characters with unique abilities and weapons, and players can customize them to some extent.
You can also adjust their blood history, marking others as your rival or companion (and earning rewards). The range of traversal options is also distinctly superhuman compared to the developer’s previous titles.
The Duskbloods launches in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
