The Duskbloods Network Test Dates Revealed – How to Sign Up and Beta Schedule

FromSoftware has officially revealed The Duskbloods Network Test dates for Nintendo Switch 2. The closed beta will give selected players an early chance to experience the upcoming multiplayer game ahead of launch. Here is when The Duskbloods Network Test goes live in every region, how to sign up, and everything you need to know before applications open.

The Duskbloods Network Test Dates and Sign-Up Times

The Duskbloods Network Test officially kicks off on August 21, 2026. However, FromSoftware has confirmed that the closed beta will be held across five sessions, with additional rounds taking place on August 22 and August 23.

Applications for The Duskbloods Network Test open on July 22, 2026. For your convenience, we’ve broken down all of the important dates and times in the easy-to-read tables below, so you don’t miss your chance to sign up for the closed beta.

The Duskbloods Network Test Application Sign-Up Times by Region

Region Application Opens Application Closes Pacific (PDT) July 22 – 7:00 AM July 28 – 6:59 AM Mountain (MDT) July 22 – 8:00 AM July 28 – 7:59 AM Central (CDT) July 22 – 9:00 AM July 28 – 8:59 AM Eastern (EDT) July 22 – 10:00 AM July 28 – 9:59 AM Brazil (BRT) July 22 – 11:00 AM July 28 – 10:59 AM United Kingdom (BST) July 22 – 3:00 PM July 28 – 2:59 PM Central Europe (CEST) July 22 – 4:00 PM July 28 – 3:59 PM Japan (JST) July 23 – 11:00 PM July 28 – 10:59 PM Australia (AEST) July 23 – 12:00 AM July 29 – 11:59 PM New Zealand (NZST) July 23 – 2:00 AM July 29 – 1:59 AM

The Duskbloods Beta Schedule by Region

August 21

Session Pacific (PDT) Eastern (EDT) UK (BST) Europe (CEST) Japan (JST) Session 1 Aug. 21, 3:00–7:00 AM Aug. 21, 6:00–10:00 AM Aug. 21, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Aug. 21, 12:00–4:00 PM Aug. 22, 3:00–7:00 AM Session 2 Aug. 21, 7:00–11:00 PM Aug. 21, 10:00 PM–Aug. 22, 2:00 AM Aug. 22, 3:00–7:00 AM Aug. 22, 4:00–8:00 AM Aug. 22, 7:00–11:00 PM

August 22

Session Pacific (PDT) Eastern (EDT) UK (BST) Europe (CEST) Japan (JST) Session 3 Aug. 22, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Aug. 22, 2:00–6:00 PM Aug. 22, 7:00–11:00 PM Aug. 22, 8:00 PM–Aug. 23, 12:00 AM Aug. 23, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

August 23

Session Pacific (PDT) Eastern (EDT) UK (BST) Europe (CEST) Japan (JST) Session 4 Aug. 23, 3:00–7:00 AM Aug. 23, 6:00–10:00 AM Aug. 23, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Aug. 23, 12:00–4:00 PM Aug. 24, 3:00–7:00 AM Session 5 Aug. 23, 7:00–11:00 PM Aug. 23, 10:00 PM–Aug. 24, 2:00 AM Aug. 24, 3:00–7:00 AM Aug. 24, 4:00–8:00 AM Aug. 24, 7:00–11:00 PM