{"id":108284,"date":"2026-08-21T16:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=108284"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:44:34","slug":"the-duskbloods-closed-network-test-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/the-duskbloods-closed-network-test-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Duskbloods Closed Network Test: Dates, Details & PvPvE Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Duskbloods Closed Network Test (CNT)<\/strong> is an exclusive early-access demo hosted by FromSoftware for their upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title. It runs from August 21st to August 23rd, 2026<\/strong>. During this test, up to eight players will engage in intense PvPvE multiplayer combat, playing as the superhuman “Bloodsworn” to claim “First Blood”. Preloads are already live (a 3.8 GB download) for selected participants.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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What is The Duskbloods Closed Network Test?<\/h2>\n

Announced during the Nintendo Direct showcase in June 2026, The Duskbloods<\/em> marks FromSoftware’s highly anticipated return to Nintendo hardware. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, the game is stepping boldly into a dark, end-of-days PvPvE multiplayer format. The Closed Network Test allows developers to stress-test the servers, refine game balance, and gather technical data from real players before the official 2026 launch.<\/p>\n

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CNT Dates, Preload, and Schedule<\/h2>\n

If you were lucky enough to register between July 22 and July 28 and got selected on August 7, you can now download the 3.8 GB preload file from the Nintendo eShop. Make sure you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. The test is divided into specific time blocks:<\/p>\n

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Test Session Date<\/th>\nStart Time (PDT)<\/th>\nEnd Time (PDT)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
August 21, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td>\n3:00 a.m.<\/td>\n7:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 21, 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td>\n7:00 p.m.<\/td>\n11:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 22, 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td>\n11:00 a.m.<\/td>\n3:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 23, 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>\n3:00 a.m.<\/td>\n7:00 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August 23, 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>\n7:00 p.m.<\/td>\n11:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Gameplay: What to Expect from the Bloodsworn<\/h2>\n

Unlike FromSoftware’s traditional solo campaigns with layered invasions, The Duskbloods<\/em> treats multiplayer as the entire core experience. Here is what testers will experience:<\/p>\n