"Bloodborne Fans Excited for The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2"

The most exciting announcement from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was undoubtedly the reveal of a third-party game that caught everyone's attention. Near the end of the showcase, FromSoftware unveiled a brand-new title called The Duskbloods, which bears striking resemblances to the beloved PlayStation 4-exclusive, Bloodborne.

To be clear, The Duskbloods is an entirely new game, set for a global release in 2026, and will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. In this game, players will assume the role of the "Bloodsworn," a group that has transcended humanity through the power of special blood. The aim is to engage in a fierce melee combat to achieve the title of "First Blood."

FromSoftware confirmed in a press release that The Duskbloods is a PvPvE title with "online multiplayer at its core," allowing up to eight players to compete for victory. While the game's themes of blood, guns, and machinery evoke memories of Bloodborne, it also shares similarities with the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign, though with a focus on PvP rather than solely co-op PvE.

The reveal was accompanied by cryptic teases and glimpses of terrifying beasts and bosses. The announcement has sparked a wide range of reactions among Bloodborne fans.

"BLOOD! EVERY FIVE SECONDS THEY TALKED ABOUT BLOOD!" exclaimed one commenter on the r/Bloodborne subreddit. Another added, "That game is 100% Bloodborne 2. The name change must be due to a different setting or Sony exclusivity."

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - The Dusk Bloods

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Although The Duskbloods is a distinct game, its connections to Bloodborne are evident, leading fans to view it as a spiritual successor. While other FromSoftware titles like the Souls series and Elden Ring have expanded to multiple platforms—with Elden Ring even slated for a Tarnished Edition on the Switch 2—Bloodborne has remained a PlayStation 4 exclusive, never making it to PC. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a port, sequel, or any related content for years.

"Nintendo really got tired of waiting for Bloodborne 2 and just decided to fund it themselves," one commenter quipped. Another pointed out the similarity in exclusivity, noting, "Bloodborne was always an exclusive, this is on brand."

The announcement has certainly reignited the passion of Bloodborne enthusiasts, though some are coming to terms with the fact that The Duskbloods appears to be a battle royale-style game rather than the traditional single-player RPG expected from FromSoftware.

Some fans have expressed tempered excitement upon learning that The Duskbloods is a PvPvE experience. Discussions have emerged where fans, upon discovering this and the game's exclusivity to the Switch 2, are reconsidering their enthusiasm for the title.

More details about The Duskbloods are expected soon, with Nintendo set to release an interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki on its website on April 4. This interview should provide further insight into the game's mechanics, its PvPvE elements, and whether it can truly satisfy the long-held hopes of Bloodborne fans.

For a comprehensive overview of all the announcements from today's stream, be sure to check out our recap of everything revealed at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.