The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027: What FromSoftware Said

Short answer: FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods, its multiplayer game for Nintendo Switch 2, from 2026 to 2027. The studio announced the delay on October 29, 2026, and said it needs time for final adjustments to game rules and balancing. There is no exact release date yet.

The key facts at a glance

• Announced: October 29, 2026, on the game's official X account
• New window: 2027, no month or date
• Old plan: 2026
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
• Reason given: final adjustments to game rules and balancing

What FromSoftware said

In its first post, as quoted by Nintendo Everything, the studio said:

"While development of The Duskbloods is at the final adjustment stage, we have made the decision to move the launch window to 2027."

It apologized to players who had been waiting and thanked them for their patience.

A follow-up post, quoted by Siliconera, tied the decision to the network test:

"During the network test, we saw active interest in the core concepts of the game, including combat, strategic depth, and player expression. To further enhance these aspects, we have decided to move the launch, allowing time for final adjustments to game rules and balancing."

What happened at the network test

FromSoftware ran a closed network test (an early online trial for selected players) in August 2026. Siliconera reports it covered one map, a handful of characters and the different phases of a match. The first day was closed early because of server problems, though the test ran after that.

The delay statement points to the test feedback as the reason for more balancing work.

Timeline

Date	Event
May 2026	FromSoftware and Nintendo still pointing to a 2026 release, with no exact date
August 2026	Closed network test; first day ended early
October 29, 2026	Delay to 2027 announced

What to do if you were waiting for it

Step 1: don't trust old release dates

Any store listing or article that still shows a 2026 date is out of date.

Step 2: check your pre-order, if you have one

Neither FromSoftware nor the reports we read mention pre-orders or refunds. Check directly with the store you ordered from.

Step 3: follow official channels for the date

FromSoftware says it will announce the release date later. The official X account and Nintendo's news pages are the reliable places to watch.

Common mistakes

• Saying the game was cancelled. It was delayed, not cancelled.
• Quoting a specific 2027 date or quarter. None has been given.
• Assuming it is coming to other consoles. The announcement only mentions the existing Switch 2 plan.
• Treating the network test problems as the official reason. FromSoftware named balancing and game rules.