Duskbloods delayed to 2027

Gaming · Heat 9.2 / 10 · 2 shows · 9m airtime

FromSoftware announced on October 29, 2026 that The Duskbloods, its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, has slipped from its end-of-2026 window to 2027, citing feedback from a recent network test and time needed for rules and balancing. The discussion is about whether a Switch 2-only multiplayer FromSoft game can sustain a community.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. Kinda Funny Games Daily, 2026-10-29 (42:16 to 49:17)
   Reads FromSoftware's delay statement
   Reads FromSoftware's statement on the Duskbloods slip to 2027 and argues a Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer game caps its own player base, with a detour into Nightreign and single-player expectations.
   New angle: FromSoftware moved The Duskbloods from its end-of-2026 window to 2027 after network test feedback.
2. Nintendo Voice Chat, 2026-10-30 (52:31 to 54:13)
   Recaps the delay and pivots to Miyamoto
   Briefly confirms the Duskbloods delay to 2027 and the final adjustment stage, then pivots to Miyamoto's Order of Culture. The delay is a recap of the announcement, with no new detail beyond what is already on the record.