The Duskbloods Network Test Hits 200 ms Input Lag as Handheld Frame Rate Falls to 30 fps
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 22
The Duskbloods Network Test Hits 200 ms Input Lag as Handheld Frame Rate Falls to 30 fps
3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 22
Summary
Player reports from the resumed Switch 2 network test point to input lag of up to 200 ms, a problem users say shows up even in the offline tutorial.
Handheld performance appears weaker than docked play, with frame rates dropping to 30-40 fps versus roughly 40-60 fps on a TV; larger 8-player fights can turn choppy.
Bandwidth does not appear to be the main culprit, and VRR may soften visible stutter, but players say responsiveness matters more because dodging and blocking are central to combat.
Visual quality is drawing separate criticism: artwork is praised, yet the image can look fuzzy and seems to render at 1080p even when docked.
FromSoftware still has time to optimize before the Switch 2-exclusive game's 2026 launch, but early impressions suggest substantial performance work remains.