In an even more surprising twist,The Duskbloodsis not a traditional FromSoftware game.
The lauded developer is foregoing their tried and true single-player format to instead opt for a PvPvE title.
With bothNightreignandDuskbloods,FromSoftware has been focusing part of their attention on multiplayer experiences.
However, PvPvE is not a run-of-the-mill sub-genre.
The Duskbloods’player count will no doubt be at its peak on day one, but it could fade quickly.
Take the extraction genre, which itself is a twist on battle royales.
However, this continuous character development is offset by the stakes which are unique to the genre.
Dying in an extraction game will often see your character’s entire inventory lost.
Those stakes, though, are what makes the genre exciting from both a PvP and PvE standpoint.
Overall, it’s a genre that brings with it an inevitable element of often brutal competition.
When I think of competitive experiences, Nintendo does not often come to mind.
And then there’s the subscription required to play an online game on Nintendo consoles.
FromSoft is a Japanese video game development company which began the “souls-key in” genre.
Here are its games, ranked by difficulty.
Multiplayer games live and die by their player bases.
FromSoftware’s upcoming title,The Duskbloods, immerses players in a gothic, steampunk-inspired world teeming with vampiric lore and atmospheric dread. As “Duskbloods,” individuals endowed with supernatural abilities, players engage in a PvPvE experience, navigating treacherous environments and confronting formidable adversaries. The game supports up to eight players, fostering dynamic interactions and strategic alliances. Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2,The Duskbloodsis slated for a 2026 release.
Due to being singleplayer,Bloodbornecan still be enjoyed just as much today as when it was first released.
Business is business, butit’s disappointing thatThe Duskbloodsmay not be able to enjoy its full potentialbecause of that.
In different circumstances, I would have awaitedThe Duskbloodsand its dedicatedSouls-like PvP experience with open arms.
The game supports up to eight players, fostering dynamic interactions and strategic alliances.
Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2,The Duskbloodsis slated for a 2026 release.
FromSoftware’s upcoming title,The Duskbloods, immerses players in a gothic, steampunk-inspired world teeming with vampiric lore and atmospheric dread. As “Duskbloods,” individuals endowed with supernatural abilities, players engage in a PvPvE experience, navigating treacherous environments and confronting formidable adversaries. The game supports up to eight players, fostering dynamic interactions and strategic alliances. Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2,The Duskbloodsis slated for a 2026 release.
