The Duskbloods Network Test Guide - How to Join

The Duskbloods Network Test is a pre-release test held before the game's service begins. It is used to test server load, multiplayer systems, and game balance. The official aim is to collect data related to online systems through player participation.

To participate in The Duskbloods Network Test, players need a Nintendo Switch 2 system and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.

This page collects the currently confirmed Network Test information, including application steps, participation requirements, test content, characters, and gameplay systems.

Overview

The Duskbloods Network Test is an important test version used to verify the game's multiplayer systems.

The test focuses on:

• Server load testing
• Multiplayer system testing
• Game-balance testing

Unlike a standard demo, the Network Test focuses more on the online experience when many players connect simultaneously.

Requirements

The following are required to participate in The Duskbloods Network Test:

• A Nintendo Switch 2 system
• An active Nintendo Switch Online membership

Official information confirms that the Network Test depends on online services, so players should check their Nintendo Switch Online status in advance.

How to Apply

The Network Test application process includes:

1. Selecting the Apply button
2. Connecting a Nintendo Account
3. Submitting application information

Official information also states that:

• Repeated applications from the same user will be rejected
• Participants are selected in application order

After submitting an application, players need to wait for the eligibility result.

Participant Selection and Download

Players need to visit their account page to check the application result.

Selected players can receive a download code.

Eligible players can download The Duskbloods Network Test Ver. through:

• Nintendo Store
• Nintendo eShop

Network Test Gameplay Content

The Network Test includes multiplayer battle content.

Official information confirms that a Multiplayer Match supports up to:

8 Bloodsworn players

The test version provides six Bloodsworn characters:

• Albert
• Bloodhand Jan
• Trang Lanh
• Sniper Layla
• Senator Samir Patres
• Zork

Network Test Map

The test map is:

Lowanro City

The map includes:

• Clock Tower
• Cathedral
• Cave
• Forest
• Lake

These areas form the main environments for exploration and combat in the Network Test.

Included Gameplay Systems

The Network Test includes several core gameplay systems.

The confirmed systems include:

• Dusk Battles
• Bloodsworn Enhancement
• Virtue System
• Kin System
• Weapon Enhancement

Together, these systems form the main gameplay experience in the test version.

FAQ

What is The Duskbloods Network Test?

The Duskbloods Network Test is a pre-release test held before the game's service begins, used to test servers, multiplayer, and game-balance systems.

How can I join The Duskbloods Network Test?

Players need to:

1. Select Apply
2. Connect a Nintendo Account
3. Submit an application

What platform is required?

The requirements are:

• Nintendo Switch 2
• A Nintendo Switch Online membership

How many players are supported?

A Network Test Multiplayer Match supports up to 8 Bloodsworn players.

What content is available?

The test includes:

• Dusk Battles
• Bloodsworn Enhancement
• Virtue System
• Kin System
• Weapon Enhancement

Future Updates

Some Network Test information still awaits official announcement:

• Whether the test will open again
• Whether test rewards exist
• Whether test data affects the full release
• A complete list of test content
• Differences between the test and the full release

As more official information is released, this page can be updated into a complete Network Test database.