The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027: FromSoftware Needs More Time for Final Balancing

FromSoftware announced on October 29, 2026 that The Duskbloods, its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, has been delayed from its planned 2026 release to 2027. The studio says the game is in its final stages of development and needs more time to get it right.

Why it was delayed

According to Video Games Chronicle, FromSoftware says the game needs final adjustments to its rules and balancing. Noisy Pixel adds that the team wants to refine combat, strategic depth and player expression. The studio apologized to players who had been waiting and thanked them for their patience and support.

What we know about the game

• Genre: an online multiplayer PvPvE action game, with up to eight players according to TweakTown.
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, with Nintendo as a partner.
• Release date: the game is now planned for 2027, and no exact date has been announced.
• Testing: Noisy Pixel reported that a network test was planned for August 2026.

What it means for players

The delay was widely expected, since FromSoftware had not announced a release date as the year ran down, according to Beebom. Switch 2 owners will now have to wait until 2027, and a firm date will likely come once the studio finishes its balance work. You can follow the game on the The Duskbloods game page on GameGood.

Published October 29, 2026.

Sources

• The Duskbloods announcement, FromSoftware official site (October 29, 2026)
• FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods has been delayed to 2027, Video Games Chronicle (October 2026)
• FromSoftware delays The Duskbloods until 2027, Engadget (October 2026)
• The Duskbloods delayed to 2027, Gematsu (October 2026)
• The Duskbloods Delayed To 2027 On Switch 2 For Final Balancing And Rule Adjustments, Noisy Pixel (October 2026)
• FromSoftware delays macabre Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, TweakTown (October 2026)
• The Duskbloods Delayed to 2027 as FromSoftware Plans Final Gameplay Adjustments, Beebom (October 2026)
• The Duskbloods Delayed From 2026 to 2027, Siliconera (October 2026)