FromSoftware's Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027

FromSoftware has announced that The Duskbloods, its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, will not arrive until 2027—pushing the game well past its original target window of late 2026.

The delay follows feedback gathered during a recent network test, which the studio is using to refine the game's combat systems, strategic depth, and overall player expression. Rather than ship something that doesn't quite land, FromSoftware is taking the time to get it right.

The absence of The Duskbloods from September's Nintendo Direct had already set expectations, but this formal announcement confirms what many had begun to suspect. The network test itself wrapped up early in August due to server issues, which may have compressed the feedback window and influenced the studio's timeline.

For Switch 2 owners, the delay means waiting longer for what promises to be a substantial exclusive from one of gaming's most respected action-RPG studios. If you've followed FromSoftware's work over the years, you know the studio tends to prioritize how a thing feels over the calendar, and that approach has generally worked out well for them and for players.

Source: IGN