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The Duskbloods Closed Network Test: Start date and how to sign up to the beta

Bloodborne online is here.

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Published: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 5:03 pm

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With a closed beta dropping soon, you might be wondering when you can play The Duskbloods Closed Network Test.

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Following on from Elden Ring Nightreign, FromSoftware is back with another multiplayer soulslike experience, but this time around it's a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.

Since it was first announced, fans have been eager to see what this 'multiplayer Bloodborne' will be like, and it's nearly time.

So, for all the details on The Duskbloods Closed Network Test start date and how you can sign up, read on!

When does The Duskbloods Closed Network Test start?

The Duskbloods Closed Network Test begins on Friday 21 August 2026.

The network test will run daily between 21-24 August, with set times for each region.

You can find a full overview of the schedule down below.

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The Duskbloods Closed Network Test schedule: When are servers open?

Because The Duskbloods is a multiplayer game, this beta will have the servers open for set times every day to ensure that each region's servers have enough players.

Here's what time the servers will be open each day in each region:

UK

USA

Europe

How to register for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test explained

Registration for the Closed Network Test opens on 22 July at 4pm BST, and will remain open until 28 July at 3pm BST.

Players will be able to head to the official network test website, where they will have the ability to enter themselves in the draw. Note: this will require you to have a Nintendo Account.

This isn't a first come, first served scenario, so you won't need to rush to apply. Instead, on 7 August at 2pm BST, the players selected to participate in the test will be announced.

These players will receive a download code via the network test website to download The Duskbloods Network Test Ver. via the official Nintendo website or the Nintendo eShop from 18 August at 2pm BST.

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Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.

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