FromSoftware delays Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods from 2026 to 2027
The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive will miss its original release window as FromSoftware takes more time to adjust game rules and balancing, with no specific 2027 date announced.
By Hushread Stories, from 8 outlets · First published 29 Oct 2026
In brief
- FromSoftware has officially delayed The Duskbloods from its original 2026 release window into next year.
- The game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive that was previously expected before the end of 2026.
- The stated reason for the postponement is the need for final adjustments to game rules and balancing.
- The new release window is 2027, but no specific date within that year has been announced.
- The Duskbloods combines combat against other players and enemies, making its rules and balance central development concerns.
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FromSoftware officially moves The Duskbloods release into 2027
IGN ↗How it started
The Duskbloods was scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 before the end of 2026. Developed by FromSoftware, it is an exclusive for Nintendo's console, according to IGN.
Destructoid describes the game as a PvEvP Soulslike, combining combat against computer-controlled enemies with competition against other players. Its original release window was a year rather than a specific launch date.
How it unfolded
On October 29, 2026, FromSoftware announced that The Duskbloods would move into 2027. IGN reported that the developer shared the decision in a statement published online.
The reason given was the need for "final adjustments to game rules and balancing," according to Destructoid. That explanation identifies gameplay refinement as the work behind the postponement.
The announcement did not replace the old window with a firm release date. Eurogamer reported that the game had moved to an unspecified time in 2027.
Where it stands
The Duskbloods is now a 2027 release, rather than a game expected in the remaining months of 2026. Screen Rant also reported the official delay, describing it as a move from the original 2026 window to sometime next year. The coverage continues to identify it as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
What to watch
The main unanswered question is when in 2027 the game will arrive. A more precise release window, alongside further information about the rule and balance adjustments cited by FromSoftware, would clarify how much work remains.
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