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FromSoftware Details The Duskbloods' PvPvE Gameplay and Reaffirms Single-Player Focus

The upcoming Switch 2 exclusive, set for 2026, blends multiplayer innovation with FromSoftware's signature challenging design.

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Overview

  • The Duskbloods, a PvPvE multiplayer game, will feature eight-player matches with objectives like defeating bosses or earning Victory Points.
  • Players will choose from over a dozen customizable characters called Bloodsworn, each with unique weapons and abilities rooted in vampiric lore.
  • The game introduces a 'Roles' system, assigning players specific goals such as targeting rivals or forming bonds with companions during matches.
  • FromSoftware emphasized its commitment to single-player games, with Hidetaka Miyazaki assuring fans that this multiplayer focus is not a permanent shift.
  • The Duskbloods was originally planned for the Nintendo Switch but was redeveloped for the Switch 2 to leverage its advanced online capabilities.