FromSoftware's network test for The Duskbloods was supposed to be the first real taste of gameplay. That plan didn't quite hold.
A gameplay video surfaced on Bilibili earlier this week, and it spread fast. Within hours it was circulating across social media and YouTube, giving anyone paying attention an early look at what FromSoftware has been building for the Nintendo Switch 2.
What the leaked footage actually shows
The clip captures a mode called the Grail Battle, also referred to as Moon Blood Bestowal. The loading screen spells out the premise plainly: "The final battle, on the night of dusk. The grail beckons three Bloodsworn, but the moontears will flow for one and one alone."
So yes, it's a 3v3 format, but with a twist. Only one player walks away as Victor of this Dusk. That framing sets up something closer to a battle royale-style endgame than a straight team fight.
The setting is a rooftop drenched in red moonlight, with a pool of blood at the center. Visually, it's exactly the kind of oppressive atmosphere FromSoftware fans will recognize immediately.
Movement, summons, and transformation attacks
Here's the thing that's generating the most discussion: the combat system appears to pull directly from two of FromSoftware's most beloved titles. The dodge mechanics carry a clear Bloodborne influence, while the free jump ability lands closer to Elden Ring's open-world traversal feel. Seeing both in the same combat loop is genuinely interesting.
Players can call in a summon ally mid-fight, adding a layer of strategy to the 3v3 format. Periodically, characters can also transform to access special attacks, which looks to be the high-stakes moment in each encounter.
The pacing looks fast. Much faster than the methodical rhythm of most FromSoftware titles. That's either going to win people over immediately or take some adjustment.
Network test starts Friday
The official network test opens this Friday for all confirmed participants. The leak doesn't change that timeline, and FromSoftware hasn't commented publicly on the footage surfacing early.
What most players miss in situations like this is that a single leaked clip, compressed and re-uploaded multiple times, rarely captures the full feel of a game. Frame rate, input response, and the actual tension of a live match won't translate through a Bilibili mirror. The network test itself is the real data point.
For the full breakdown of session times and how to confirm your access, the Duskbloods strategy guides collection has everything you need to get ready before Friday's first session. You can also check out the broader gaming guides hub for more FromSoftware coverage as the test gets underway.
