FromSoftware Offers Unusual Troubleshooting Advice as ‘The Duskbloods’ Network Test Hits Connectivity Hurdles
The highly anticipated closed network test for The Duskbloods, FromSoftware’s upcoming PvPvE action title, is currently underway. However, the early access period—designed to stress-test servers ahead of the game’s launch later this year—has hit a significant snag, leaving many eager players unable to move past the title screen.
As reports of server instability began to mount on social media platforms like Reddit, with users documenting their inability to initiate matches, the developer issued an official response. Rather than citing internal server maintenance or a patch, FromSoftware directed players to look at their own hardware setup.
In a statement posted to the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the developer suggested that the "instability" experienced by testers might be tied to their local network environments.
"If using a wireless internet connection while playing The Duskbloods Closed Network Test, you may experience instability depending on your network environment," the statement read. "In this case, please try connecting while near your router/modem, or switching to a wired connection."
For many players, the suggestion to physically move their consoles closer to their routers or switch to a wired Ethernet connection felt like an outdated solution to what appears to be a broader The Duskbloods network test connection problems facing the server infrastructure.
When the initial advice failed to provide relief for the community, FromSoftware updated its official website with further guidance, directing players to a Nintendo Support FAQ page regarding internet connectivity on the Switch 2. While the documentation provides a standard checklist for console networking, it has done little to mitigate the frustration of players who are finding themselves effectively locked out of the experience.
Despite these hurdles, there is a silver lining: the network test is scheduled to run through Monday, leaving FromSoftware a narrow window to address the server-side issues. As the industry watches to see how the developer navigates this pre-launch obstacle, fans remain hopeful that the connection errors will be rectified, allowing them to finally experience the game—ideally without needing to drag their furniture next to the router to do so.
