Breaking: The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027 on Switch 2

FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods, its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, out of 2026. The studio announced on October 29, 2026 through the game's official X account that the launch window has moved to 2027, with no month or date given. Here is what the studio said, why it happened and what comes next.

Quick summary

• What happened: The Duskbloods is delayed from 2026 to an unspecified date in 2027.
• Why: FromSoftware wants time for "final adjustments to game rules and balancing" after its August network test.
• Platform: Still exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
• New release date: Not announced.
• Game status: The studio says development is at the "final adjustment stage".

What did FromSoftware say about the Duskbloods delay?

The studio's post said that because development is at the final adjustment stage, it had decided to move the launch window to 2027. It apologised to players who have been waiting and thanked them for their patience.

A follow-up post tied the call directly to the August test. FromSoftware said it saw active interest in the game's core concepts, including combat, strategic depth and player expression, and that to improve those areas it would use the extra time for final adjustments to game rules and balancing. Nintendo's German, French and Italian social accounts reposted the news, according to Gamereactor.

Why was The Duskbloods delayed? What happened in the network test?

The closed network test ran across five sessions from August 21 to 24, 2026. It did not start smoothly: the first session was cut short after widespread login and connection problems, as reported by Gamereactor and Gaming Route at the time.

Gamereactor also notes that feedback on the test build included criticism that the eight-player PvPvE matches felt confusing and leaned too heavily toward PvP, and that the build covered only one of three planned maps and six of the game's ten launch characters. FromSoftware has not confirmed which specific feedback drove the delay, so treat the link between individual complaints and the postponement as reporting, not an official explanation.

It is not all bad news. Producer Yasuhiro Kitao has previously said more people applied for this test than for the Elden Ring Nightreign test, even though The Duskbloods is locked to a single console. Nintendo Wire's hands-on impressions from August also hoped for better performance and more gameplay depth, which are exactly the areas a longer polish period could help.

When is the new Duskbloods release date?

There isn't one yet. The only official information is "2027". The game was revealed during the Switch 2 unveiling Direct in April 2025 and carried a 2026 window ever since. Nintendo reaffirmed that window as recently as February without committing to a date, and no date appeared in last month's Direct either, which is why many fans had already guessed a delay was coming.

Insider Gaming, citing a Kotaku report, noted that Reddit users had been questioning the silence around the game since the test, with some even floating theories that Nintendo's big holiday title would take the focus. That was fan speculation, not confirmed.

What does the delay mean for the Switch 2 holiday lineup?

Losing The Duskbloods removes one of the highest-profile exclusives from the Switch 2's second holiday season. If you are building a Switch 2 wishlist, our guide to the Zelda remake in Ocarina of Time remake price in India and file size is a good place to start. If you are planning your purchases, our November 2026 game releases list shows what is still arriving.

The move also takes The Duskbloods clear of November's biggest release, GTA 6, whose India launch time and preload details are already out. For a multiplayer game that needs a healthy player base at launch, avoiding that window is arguably a practical benefit, even if it is not the stated reason.

What do we know about The Duskbloods gameplay?

The Duskbloods is a multiplayer-focused action game, described by the press as a PvPvE title with eight-player matches. It is a Switch 2 exclusive from the studio behind Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Elden Ring . FromSoftware has not announced a price, editions or a file size, so anything you see online on those is guesswork for now.

What should Switch 2 owners do now?

• Do not pre-order anywhere that lists a firm 2026 date; none exists.
• Watch the official Duskbloods X account and the Nintendo Direct schedule for the next update.
• Ignore unofficial price or edition listings; FromSoftware has not announced either.

We will update this page when FromSoftware announces a date. Check back, or follow GameDrop for the follow-up news.

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