‘We saw it coming’ vs ‘Make a single-player game’: Fans debate The Duskbloods delay

The game is not out, but fans are already playing two debates: Was the delay inevitable, and should this FromSoftware game be multiplayer at all? Here's how the October 29 announcement meets the responses people actually posted.

On October 29, 2026, FromSoftware announced that The Duskbloods would move to a 2027 launch. Its previous window was 2026, without a firm release date. The Switch 2 multiplayer action title underwent an August network test, which the developer cited when explaining additional work on combat rules, strategy and balance. The Korean Nintendo trailer shown here dates to 2025; it is not a new video announcing the delay.

The twist isn't merely a new year on the calendar: some fans had been expecting an official delay. As late as October 26, players were speculating whether a 2026 release was still possible without a confirmed date. The announcement brought relief at finally getting clarity, acceptance of more development time and objections to the PvPvE design itself.

Three patterns appear in the comments actually inspected. (1) Resignation: Korean Ruliweb and overseas Nintendo Life commenters describe the delay as unsurprising or say they are glad it is finally confirmed. (2) Patience: one Korean commenter says they enjoyed the network test, while some international fans welcome extra polish. (3) A design dispute: other Korean commenters ask for more solo play or question the studio's multiplayer emphasis. These are observable forum views, not representative survey results.

The Duskbloods was introduced as a Switch 2-exclusive PvPvE title, combining a dark FromSoftware aesthetic with a multiplayer structure. A Reddit fan discussion on October 26 still contained hopes of a 2026 launch, but that was before the official announcement. The evidence does not establish that every network-test impression was positive or that the delay had a single cause.

Verified facts: (1) an official announcement on October 29; (2) a change from 2026 to 2027; (3) more work on rules and balance after the August 2026 network test; and (4) no precise month or release day yet. FromSoftware and Nintendo Korea's official posts document the change, while the Ruliweb thread preserves linked sources and user reactions. Requests for a single-player mode are fan wishes, not announced features.

Next milestones are an exact 2027 release date, any follow-up test or gameplay presentation, and concrete changes to rules and balance. Nothing official here establishes a specific month or a new solo mode. A subsequent announcement would warrant a separate, clearly dated follow-up.