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 details about the upcoming closed beta. So, learn how to sign up for the upcoming The Duskbloods closed network test in our guide here.

How to Sign Up 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 on FromSoftware’s page first. The application opens now 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, select your region and language.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Apply button.
3. Go through the Eligibility, Selection, and Precaution details and hit the Enter button.
4. Now, you need to agree to the terms and conditions before you can link your Nintendo account.
5. In case you didn’t know, 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.
6. Once you click the Link Your Nintendo Account button, you will be redirected to the Nintendo sign-in page.
7. Sign up with your credentials. Before you click the I Agree button, make sure to click the dropdown menu and tick the checkbox.
8. After you have successfully linked your account, you need to fill out the entry form with basic information: name, age, address, etc and submit the application.
9. You will receive the “Thank you for your application” message if you have successfully submitted without encountering any errors.
10. Now, you have to wait until FromSoftware announces the selected players on August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM UTC.
11. The chosen players will receive a confirmation email containing the download code for The Duskbloods network test build.

In case you are encountering errors while signing up, check out how to fix The Duskbloods network test sign-up error.

A lottery system is used to select the participants for The Duskbloods closed network test. 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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