FromSoftware is opening applications today for the network test of its Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, giving players a shot at early multiplayer action in the upcoming PvPvE vampire brawler. The window runs July 22-28, with selected participants getting five 4-hour sessions between August 21-24 to stress test servers, cross-network matchmaking, and balance for up to 8-player matches. Need a Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Online membership to even apply via the official site.

This isn't a demo—FromSoft is straight-up warning that bugs will show up and it won't feel polished yet. The test focuses on load, stability across different connections, and tweaks before the 2026 launch. It's a big shift for the studio behind the Souls series, moving into competitive 8-player territory on Nintendo's new hardware.

Community chatter is already firing up with sign-ups and speculation about how the Bloodsworn combat and blood powers will hold up under pressure. If FromSoft nails the netcode here, this could be a real system seller for Switch 2 owners hunting for something fresh from Miyazaki's team.