The Duskbloods Confirmed as Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods will launch as a multiplayer exclusive on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo's receptive nature to the studio's unique ideas was a key factor. This partnership highlights Nintendo's strengths in player onboarding and tutorial design.
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The Duskbloods started life on Switch in 2021 and team were “very happy” with Switch 2 reveal
The Duskbloods, originally developed for the Nintendo Switch in 2021, is now confirmed as a multiplayer exclusive for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki expressed satisfaction with the reveal of the new console, despite the development challenges faced on the original Switch.
The Duskbloods is a Switch 2 exclusive because Nintendo was the "right partner" and "very receptive" to FromSoftware's weird idea, says Hidetaka Miyazaki
Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive because Nintendo was receptive to the studio's unique ideas. He highlighted Nintendo's strengths in player onboarding and feedback as crucial for the game's complex systems. This marks FromSoftware's first day-one release on a Nintendo console since Lost Kingdoms 2 in 2003.
FromSoftware explains why The Duskbloods is Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive
FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki explained that The Duskbloods will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 due to a positive and forward-thinking collaboration with Nintendo. He highlighted Nintendo's strengths in player onboarding and tutorial design as key factors in the decision, contrasting it with FromSoftware's typical approach. The game is also set to receive gameplay leaks and will launch after Elden Ring on the platform.
