Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Aug 23
FromSoftware Confirms Ranked Matchmaking for The Duskbloods, Shielding Switch 2 Newcomers
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Aug 23

FromSoftware Confirms Ranked Matchmaking for The Duskbloods, Shielding Switch 2 Newcomers

3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Aug 23

Summary

  • Hidetaka Miyazaki said The Duskbloods will pair strong players with strong players and newcomers with newcomers, aiming to curb one-sided matches as the skill gap grows.
  • FromSoftware is using the ranked system to make its Switch 2 multiplayer experiment more approachable, while still letting players unlock story content and character customization even when they are not winning.
  • Miyazaki said veteran-newcomer features may arrive later rather than at launch, including alliance settings that let high-rank players opt into helping newer ones and rare event bonuses tied to experienced teammates.
  • The plan is not final: FromSoftware is still evaluating feedback from the Aug. 21-24 network test and from experimental systems such as Sigils and Virtue points before locking in long-term matchmaking.

Insights

Will FromSoftware’s controversial shift to skill-based matchmaking alienate hardcore fans or revolutionize how we experience competitive Soulslikes?
With the August network test plagued by server crashes, can FromSoftware salvage its ambitious Switch 2 exclusive before launch?
Can rewarding players for losing truly fix the frustration of competitive multiplayer, or is this PvPvE experiment doomed to fail?