The most exciting announcement from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct may have been the reveal of a new third-party game. Near the end of the showcase, FromSoftware unveiled a brand-new title called *The Duskbloods*, which shares some striking similarities with the beloved PlayStation 4 exclusive, *Bloodborne*.
To clarify, *The Duskbloods* is an entirely new game, set for a worldwide release in 2026 and will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will take on the role of the "Bloodsworn," a group that transcends humanity through unique blood, engaging in a fierce melee to become the "First Blood."
In a press release from FromSoftware, *The Duskbloods* is described as a PvPvE game with "online multiplayer at its core," where up to eight players will compete against each other. While the game's focus on blood, firearms, and machinery evokes memories of *Bloodborne*, it also draws comparisons to the upcoming *Elden Ring Nightreign*, though with a significant emphasis on PvP rather than purely co-op PvE.
Although the showcase was light on details, offering only cryptic teases and glimpses of terrifying beasts and bosses, *Bloodborne* fans are reacting with a mix of excitement and speculation.
"BLOOD! EVERY FIVE SECONDS THEY TALKED ABOUT BLOOD!" exclaimed one fan on a Reddit thread about *The Duskbloods* in the r/Bloodborne community. Another user suggested, "That game is 100% *Bloodborne 2*. The name change could be due to a different setting or Sony's exclusivity."
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - The Dusk Bloods
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While The Duskbloods stands apart as a unique title, its similarities to Bloodborne are evident, leading fans to view it as a spiritual successor. Although other FromSoftware titles like the Souls series and Elden Ring have made their way to various platforms — with Elden Ring even confirmed for a Tarnished Edition on the Switch 2 — Bloodborne has remained a PlayStation 4 exclusive, with no PC port or sequel in sight. Fans have been clamoring for more content for years.
"Nintendo got tired of waiting for *Bloodborne 2* and decided to fund it themselves," one commenter humorously noted. Another pointed out the exclusivity of *The Duskbloods* to the Nintendo Switch 2, akin to *Bloodborne*'s exclusivity on PlayStation 4, saying, "Bloodborne was always an exclusive, this is on brand."
The announcement has stirred up *Bloodborne* enthusiasts, though the realization that *The Duskbloods* is a battle royale-style game, rather than the expected single-player RPG from FromSoftware, has tempered some of the excitement. Discussions on forums reveal that fans are less enthusiastic about the game's multiplayer focus and its exclusivity to the Switch 2.
More details about *The Duskbloods* are expected soon, with Nintendo scheduled to release an interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki on its website on April 4. This interview should provide insights into the game's mechanics, its PvPvE elements, and whether it can fulfill the long-held hopes of *Bloodborne* fans.
For comprehensive coverage of all the announcements from today's stream, check out our recap of everything announced at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
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