FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods proved one of the bigger surprises for the Nintendo Switch 2, though it’s also relatively new for the developer. As a PvEvP title, the focus is on multiplayer as you control the Bloodsworn and compete for the First Blood as humanity ends.
In a Creator’s Voice interview with Nintendo, director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed more details about the Bloodsworn and their abilities. “There are several reasons we put the players’ focus on the Bloodsworn with one of those being character actions.
“The Bloodsworn possess superhuman abilities thanks to special blood, so their actions are more dramatic than anything seen in our previous titles. Even basic character actions in this game, such as sprinting, super jump, and double jump, are designed to be dynamic and stress-free and are complemented by each character’s unique weapons and abilities, allowing for a wide range of creativity.”
Each Bloodsworn can also attack at range, with some possessing firearms. While each match can have up to eight players, there are over a dozen different characters to choose from, “each with their own identity and appearance.”
“I think there are a lot of unique elements to the character designs and the weapons they use, so hopefully, players can find one or two favorites among them,” said Miyazaki. He also confirmed that players can customize them “to a certain extent” and build a character that “feels like their own.”
The Duskbloods launches in 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Stay tuned for more details in the coming year. In the meantime, FromSoftware is bringing Elden Ring to the platform with the Tarnished Edition, which includes the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree and some new items.