Switch 2 exclusive launched on PC — FromSoftware's The Duskbloods test version played via emulator

Tech enthusiasts have gotten their hands on FromSoftware's new project.

FromSoftware is currently developing a new project, The Duskbloods. During the debut trailer showcase, based on the initial footage, some mistakenly assumed it was Bloodborne 2, but it is a PvPvE title and a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.

However, everything changed recently. A tech enthusiast managed to hack the Nintendo Switch 2, and an emulator appeared. Dataminers began digging into the files of The Duskbloods network test, which took place earlier this summer.

Back then, participants had to connect to The Duskbloods servers, so after the test concluded, launching the “Closed Network Test” client became impossible. But a user going by the handle sikoGD offered a solution — the “playDB-CNT” project.

They position this tool as a program for running The Duskbloods Network Test on Nintendo Switch 2 emulators, with online features handled by a local “replacement server.” The developer noted that players will be able to play together.

sikoGD published the “playDB-CNT” materials on GitHub. In order to run it, users need to provide files from the test build of The Duskbloods.

Earlier, FromSoftware announced the postponement of The Duskbloods: the release is now expected in 2027. The developers required additional time to polish the project.