The Duskbloods was one of the highlights of the Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2. It particularly stood out for its artistic direction, which in many ways resembled that of Bloodborne. This is all the more evident given that the game is also directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the influential boss of FromSoftware. Unfortunately, its primarily multiplayer nature and the fact that it's coming in 2026 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 have put off more than a few people. But there is still a little hope on this last point.
FromSoftware doesn't want to repeat Bloodborne's mistake with The Duskbloods
Despite its multiplayer-centric dynamic, The Duskbloods shares several similarities with Bloodborne. First, the theme of Blood is central to it. Second, the game is directed by none other than Hidetaka Miyazaki, who also directed Bloodborne, a very personal work that was particularly close to his heart. Where FromSoftware's next game stands out from the exclusivity, however, PlayStation, which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, celebrated in deafening silence by Sony, is in the granting of the license rights.
The Duskbloods will indeed be published by Nintendo, but only for North America and Europe. In Japan, FromSoftware will be responsible for publishing its title itself. In its home country, the studio therefore holds the copyright to its latest creation. A significant difference compared to Bloodborne, which is, on the other hand, the exclusive property of Sony. This could therefore mean that the exclusivity Nintendo Switch 2 of The Duskbloods could only be temporary.
Note, however, that the game's trailer clearly indicated that it will be "only available on Nintendo Switch in 2026." Given that FromSoftware holds the rights to its license this time, a release on other platforms from 2027 is therefore not excluded. However, it remains to be seen whether The Duskbloods will succeed in attracting its audience. Its multiplayer orientation may put off more than one, and its artistic direction may not be to the taste of fans of Nintendo's more traditional productions. Time will tell.
Source: chizai-watch.com
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