Having Duskbloods connectivity issues? FromSoftware says sit closer to your router or use an ethernet cable

On August 21, 2026, FromSoftware’s highly anticipated closed network test for The Duskblooms was plagued by widespread server connectivity issues, forcing the developer to shut down the first of five planned test sessions after approximately two hours.

Players attempting to log in at 6:00 a.m. EDT encountered persistent login failures, with the error message “Failed to log in to The Duskbloods game server” appearing repeatedly. Despite selecting “OK” to retry as the interface suggested, players remained stuck on the title screen, unable to access gameplay. The session was officially closed by FromSoftware, who announced via social media that they would “continue to work on improving the servers” with future schedules to be announced later.

In initial troubleshooting responses, FromSoftware offered conventional connectivity advice, recommending players sit closer to their router or use an ethernet cable connection instead of wireless. However, the widespread nature of the failures suggested systemic server infrastructure issues rather than individual player connection problems.

The Duskbloods, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive PvPvE action game from the Dark Souls developer, had generated significant excitement ahead of its full launch later in 2026. The network test failure disappointed players who had waited weeks and competed for access codes. FromSoftware issued an apology, stating they “sincerely apologize for any inconvenience,” though the impact on the remaining scheduled test sessions remains unclear pending further server improvements and a revised schedule.

Having Duskbloods connectivity issues? FromSoftware says sit closer to your router or use an ethernet cable

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