Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Aug 21
FromSoftware Urges Wired Connections for The Duskbloods Test as Players Report Login Issues Until Monday
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Aug 21

FromSoftware Urges Wired Connections for The Duskbloods Test as Players Report Login Issues Until Monday

3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Aug 21

Summary

  • FromSoftware told The Duskbloods closed network testers to move closer to their router or switch to a wired connection after players reported getting stuck on the title screen and failing to enter matches.
  • Player reports point to server-connection problems during the early Switch 2 PvPvE test, with the studio saying wireless setups may be unstable depending on each network environment.
  • Nintendo support was the fallback advice on the game's website, but affected players said the basic Switch 2 online FAQ did not resolve the issue.
  • Monday is the end of the test window, leaving FromSoftware limited time to stabilize access before more players lose their early look at the game ahead of its later-2026 launch.

Insights

Are the matchmaking failures a result of FromSoftware's server limitations or an underlying issue with the new Switch 2 online infrastructure?
Will the severe connectivity issues during The Duskbloods' network test force FromSoftware to delay the game's highly anticipated 2026 release?
Since this stress test is meant to break servers, will FromSoftware schedule follow-up sessions for locked-out Switch 2 players?