How to Join The Duskbloods Closed Network Test

During the Nintendo Direct June 2026 event, FromSoftware announced that a closed network test for The Duskbloods would take place later this summer. Now the studio has officially revealed the details about the upcoming closed beta. So, learn how to join the upcoming The Duskbloods closed network test in our guide here.

How to Apply for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test

The Duskbloods closed network test will take place from August 21 to August 24, 2026. To participate in the upcoming test, players need to apply; the application period begins on July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC and ends on July 28, 2026, at 1:59 PM UTC.

FromSoftware has also shared The Duskbloods closed network test date and time, which you can check out via the linked article. In The Duskbloods closed network test, eight players can participate together in multiplayer matches dubbed the Dusk Battles to fight for First Blood.

So, if you are ready to become a Bloodsworn and engage in the first-ever Dusk Battles, here is how to sign up for The Duskbloods closed network test:

1. Head over to the official The Duskbloods website and select your region and language.
2. You need a Nintendo account to sign up for the closed network test, so create one on the Nintendo website if you don’t have an account yet.
3. The registration hasn’t opened at the time of writing. Once it opens on July 22 at 2:00 PM UTC, make sure to enter all your details such as your region, Nintendo ID, preferred language, etc.
4. After filling out the necessary details, submit your application before the registration ends on July 28 at 1:59 PM UTC.
5. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you have to wait until FromSoftware announces the selected players on August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM UTC.
6. The chosen players will receive a confirmation email containing the download code for The Duskbloods network test build.

If you are one of the lucky players to receive the code, you can download The Duskbloods network test build on the Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop from August 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM UTC.

The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Supported Platforms

Unlike FromSoftware’s previous title, Elden Ring, The Duskbloods is confirmed to be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game. So, players need a Nintendo Switch 2 and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate in the closed network test.

The Duskbloods won’t be available on any other platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. It is the next big thing from the creators of Elden Ring, Sekiro, Dark Souls, and more. So, if you are excited to play The Duskbloods, it is the right time to get a Switch 2.

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