Connectivity issues force FromSoftware to close The Duskbloods network test early
FromSoftware has prematurely ended the closed network test for their upcoming game, The Duskbloods, due to persistent server connectivity issues. The developer is currently working on stability improvements and plans to announce a revised testing schedule in the near future.
Why it matters
Network tests are critical for identifying infrastructure bottlenecks before a major game launch, and this failure highlights the ongoing challenges developers face with server-side stability in online multiplayer titles.
UPDATE: Sitting near the router did not appear to help.
News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Updated on Aug. 21, 2026, 1:10 p.m. 29 comments Follow The Duskbloods UPDATE 2PM BST: FormSoftware has closed today's The Duskbloods network test early due to connectivity issues.
In a statement made on the official FromSoftware X account, the company announced the news and said it would share future testing schedules soon.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to those who were waiting for the first The Duskbloods network test due to game server issues," the statement read. "We regret to inform you that today's session is now closed. We will continue to work on improving the servers and will announce future schedules at a later date."
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