Registration for FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods closed network test opens tonight — 22 July at 10pm SGT — and you only have until 28 July at 9:59pm SGT to get your application in. If you own a Nintendo Switch 2 and want to go hands-on with one of this year’s most anticipated titles ahead of its 2026 launch, now is the time.
As we covered when the test dates were announced last week, five play sessions are scheduled across 21–24 August 2026. Tonight the sign-up page goes live, so here is everything Singapore Switch 2 owners need to know.
What Is The Duskbloods?
The Duskbloods is a brand-new multiplayer action game from FromSoftware — the studio behind Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring — built exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Rather than a traditional single-player RPG, it puts up to eight players into a PvPvE arena as Bloodsworn: warriors who have undergone forbidden blood rites to gain superhuman powers and unique weapons. Every match tasks players with hunting down rivals and surviving AI threats simultaneously to claim the mysterious First Blood.
The game was first revealed at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in June 2026 and is one of the console’s headline exclusives for the year.
How to Sign Up for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test
The process is straightforward and takes about two minutes:
- Visit the official registration page at campaign.theduskbloods.jp — the page goes live tonight at 10pm SGT.
- Sign in with your Nintendo Account — make sure it is the same account linked to your Switch 2 console.
- Submit your application before the deadline: 28 July 2026 at 9:59pm SGT.
- Wait for the selection email — FromSoftware will notify chosen participants on 7 August at 9pm SGT, with a download code for the test build included.
Requirements:
- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Active Nintendo Switch Online membership
Spots are limited — FromSoftware has not disclosed the cap, but closed network tests for high-profile games fill up fast. Applying on day one gives you the best odds.
Network Test Schedule in Singapore Time (SGT)
There are five play windows across three days. Here they are in SGT so you can plan ahead:
| Session | Day (SGT) | Time (SGT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, 21 August | 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| 2 | Saturday, 22 August | 10:00am – 2:00pm |
| 3 | Sunday, 23 August | 2:00am – 6:00am |
| 4 | Sunday, 23 August | 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| 5 | Monday, 24 August | 10:00am – 2:00pm |
Sessions 1, 2, 4, and 5 are at civilised hours. Session 3 (the Sunday overnight window) mirrors the original Pacific Time schedule and will be a late-night one for Singapore players — mark your calendar if you want to maximise your playtime.
What to Expect During the Test
This is a closed network test, not a demo — FromSoftware has flagged that bugs and rough edges may be present, and the studio is collecting data to improve the final release. Each match supports up to eight players in a PvPvE format: you are fighting AI enemies and rival Bloodsworn simultaneously, racing to claim the First Blood. The range of Bloodsworn types — each with distinct weapons and blood-based powers — means no two matches play out the same way.
The full game does not yet have a confirmed release date beyond 2026. This network test is the first time players outside Nintendo or FromSoftware will get their hands on it, making a spot all the more worth fighting for.
Head to the official registration page tonight from 10pm SGT, and good luck with the selection. For more Switch 2 news, see our Game News section.