As you may have seen, one of the big announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was that FromSoftware's new IP The Duskbloods would be coming to the console - and it's actually a Switch 2 exclusive in 2026.
What are we missing out on? Well, it's a multiplayer game that bares a heavy resemblance to Bloodborne, featuring PvPvE gameplay "where up to 8 players vie for supremacy among themselves and against challenging foes."
Play as the "Bloodsworn"; a group that has transcended human strength thanks to their special blood, and throw yourself into a violent fray for "First Blood" as the twilight of humanity approaches.
This is certainly not an announcement we were expecting to see today, but don't forget we do have a new FromSoftware title releasing on Xbox very soon - Elden Ring Nightreign is heading to Series X and S on May 30th.
The Duskbloods may still get an Xbox release date eventually, but don't expect it until after 2026.
Any thoughts on this one? Let us know down in the comments section below.
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Ugh, I hate third party exclusives but honestly, I could live without that game. Elden Ring 2 (I forget the subtitles) is enough for me for now.
Don't worry, PlayStation is also missing out on this.
Oh, no!
Anyways...
For now. Could be a timed exclusive.
Knowing it’s a mulitplayer-focused title has dampened my interest significantly.
Switch 2 really leaned into social games for the reveal.
I hate people.
I still want one, but Metroid Prime 4 and Donkey Kong Bananza seem to be the only thing scratching the single-player itch.
@GamingFan4Lyf it's a MP game?
One less reason to get the machine...
Was thinking of getting a switch 2 as love fromsoftware games but being multiplayer it's not for me. Same as nightreign. Still hoping that one day we get a new bloodborne
I don't mind I'm sure from software are trying out different things and seeing what sticks with this game and night reign I'm hopeful that the night reign experience will be better than the beta not because of server issues but teamwork and people quiting early leaving leaving you f'd when it came to bosses I only completed a full game once over the whole beta!!
It convinced me to get a Switch 2.
*edit: Oh, it's like Nightreign. nevermind. lol. I hope I'll play it one day but it's no longer a must play. I prefer the desolate lonely experiences that a traditional FromSoftware game gives.
Everyone here has a backlog bigger than the list of games shown during the direct. We're not in a hurry.
FromSoftware needs to redeem themselves and make another Steel Battalion.
Is not a traditional Fromsoft game, they are experimenting with multiplayer here so I'm not even mad.
Pvpve? Not for me.
Okay I'll buy a Switch 2. I think it's overpriced but hey, times have changed and $500 is the new $300
For me the words missing out and From Soft ain’t a thing. Those games run like trash no matter how much power you throw them. They still can’t optimize games this gen or last. They just ain’t my thing, Much how i say Fortnite ruined gaming in many ways and for sure genres, From Soft popularity is a close second for me.
Disclaimer: this was a subjective opinion bought and support by Honest Hick, those that differ are entitled to their opinions and can’t comment on mine due to copyright protection.
Oh no! We're going to miss out on what I can only assume will be yet another FROM Souls-like?! Whatever will I do?!
Anyway, really looking forward to DOOM and THPS3 coming out soon. Also hoping this Oblivion remaster rumor has some validity.
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