# Players can apply to join the network test for FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods today

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-22 14:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
FromSoftware has opened applications for a network test of its Switch 2 exclusive title, The Duskbloods.

## Intelligence Brief
Recruitment for testers for The Duskbloods begins today, July 22. The network test itself is scheduled to take place from August 21 to August 24.


Coverage from Video Games Chronicle, GameSpot, Saiga NAK, and Nintendo emphasizes that this represents the first opportunity for players to access the game early. The title is noted as an exclusive for the Switch 2.


Interested players are currently directed to apply for the test via official channels to participate in the August window.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When is the network test for The Duskbloods?
The test is scheduled for August 21 to 24.

### When can players apply to be testers?
Recruitment for testers begins on July 22.

### Which platform is The Duskbloods exclusive to?
The game is a Switch 2 exclusive.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
August, Switch, Players, Duskbloods, Learn, Recruitment, Network, Your First Chance To Play The Duskbloods Early Is Next Month

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press Start Australia | Here’s How To Join The Duskbloods Network Test | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPQ1FwQUxuNV9COFozRHNtbDd6cG1EdEp5UkhpZXFfWjkzWVJ1RXgwQ3p5aDNUbmgwYlJlakxmZzd5VllMNGhJSl9lMXlaUWY3UlN1cHF1TlpiTTdRSWozLVFBdzJfSGFWRS1kZVQ0S1g2NzJHR3ZYdTlFMTBaMDlhaTE2bE9ibXF2eFN2a1BOaFhlbEV2MF90R2Z4NHJrZDjSAaQBQVVfeXFMTUxLSldCSFg0TnJJRnRRbXRPNzNnX0hrYW9kUnUwNVVSM041MndILWFsdXRmQlIyQnBkTkNSdl9WRHk1MmdMaHBXUWdxLXBmSGJvdGd5bVBWbWdmWjZJZVZjdmpkS2R5MXZRYkt6VWZINTFzZHQ1anp5aUM5Z09oZ2Q5eUtPdzgzMzk2T2VDMEE3SUhCdkQ4TmFoazZGOWF0d2wxVFA?oc=5) |
| GameSpot | If You’re Struggling To Sign Up For The Duskbloods Network Test, Try This Quick Fix | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNcC1IcERNWkVSU21qX2Q5S2R6SC1FQldMbHFDTy1adHV0cVFWMEhPck5EVkR5QXFwbFpJVWZpNnlCellSVzJDS1g0c3NCRVo5dm5VRU8xbDVsRktCT1hxQ2tJYURRQ18zbEtKY2E1OEx5eXdRWXNDTjRrQ0pRZ1E0RndQaUI4NVZBRWp2anQ5RWxSRUZtY29kaUhtanJVenFfMjUxQy11OHVPVEJzcUZPQTVQTTM1ODA?oc=5) |
| VICE | The Duskbloods Network Test Dates Revealed | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE1DV182ZEJRVTJ0eEI2ZU1LN0FScnpCVTBBVzVfVzRxVHBqd3IwT19mY1RQZWlTTnpJUmVEcTZXakI0bUZtdzNyaktlVktKeWVyS19SZVVZMk1jVU5fOUpQYTE2M1BYd0lpZ2FGOEFOckljUFNi?oc=5) |
| Saiga NAK | Network testing for “The Duskbloods” is set to take place from August 21 to 24! Recruitment for testers begins on July 22. | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQdU9JSDdQWUpCYkkyVmNRT2VJbGxpbkhKaW1DSndmLS1tMFdoTjNJa0RQUVlyNm05ZVhMbUZDOXRVTEUyZzJKRkxhRHJDZ3Q0VWxjOGFDYXVfZzNlRVZ4djJKTy1TUDhnU2FvY1BkUC1WV3dZRnBib2VKVzJzMEdtU0FDNDLSAYoBQVVfeXFMTTJsbHFKWHRRYkJhS3RFRkRvcjc1SXBFWVI5VWRLS05RUDJiVGVMbTg0MkhmZ01SR2ZhOVEweXhhNWsweVFXYnZLZzdmSVJzYkFtcVdSQ2w4Z3ZVME94OTRPWDJ3ekduV01zSTlKWUNpam9UXzlyRWpXZEY2Rnkyb0c5YnRIVHRmOTV3?oc=5) |
| GameSpot | Your First Chance To Play The Duskbloods Early Is Next Month | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQMWFyajd1bHg2djMxTTFRT1lNT2NxRUw3X203T3lGVXM3emNBQm1uNE40WUUzU3MwS3VfOWJmM01SNmlid2xCWU9zdzVpVkpYcnZhbUpWVnZ5c2VXRHJPOEJlbmpzTnM3N0lnd05tclg4NVkxOFhWeEs0NEI3R3ZXUlBkR1dWTHRZelVVRHhobG1SREQ0b3JTa3dyZw?oc=5) |
| nintendo.com | Learn how to apply for The Duskbloods Network Test | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQLXdKLXIyb2tMVzVCcWpaWVg4QzdGOXN4eHlZenNiYnZvMHpXd2pTZjJjMjJBSzJCU2FsdC1hTWhoUGxGeWdfa1d0eXRoV3pNbGdFcXV5bVlvWmlhcjJTT1FkN3FhbTlENUhVRmU2TWh2d08teVBhTGdtSVk0Mk1IaFQtaEhBSk5vTWtTSF9lbjBMQQ?oc=5) |
| Video Games Chronicle | Players can apply to join the network test for FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods today | 2026-07-22 11:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxQMERnRGhmVU91QVJhOG1xLXJ0MnA3SDQwM3RNWXd0OWJwOXF3Y01ybkpxRHlhYzhodnpvZmJQUTVzMUw1UFF0c0NBLVVFUExvTzR2b0J5ZzZueDZKVGc3c3l6OXVUMURWTFlkaWI5cXNPekh0ZHhMb0FYb0dGNlBnNWhEVnF0SEprTE45eHhuczg3Sm5WQ1RnMEl1aUpmcWlCWkFVYThPQzhzNlhSY2FfaC1ZNGVXaDV4d29vcFpYTEY3VFR3VzF0OU9wWVNjWUZfNkZJVFc4NzZCdw?oc=5) |

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