We haven’t seen or heard too much from The Duskbloods since its reveal, but the Closed Network Test is where the hype will really begin. To play it, you need to know its times, dates, and how you can register to take part.
The first official Duskbloods Network Test was announced for August 2026. Now, it’s nearly time to see what FromSoftware has been cooking up in its secret lab of Soulslike genius—I’m convinced it is a literal lab at this point.
This guide has all the dates and times for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test.
How to Register for The Duskbloods Closed Network Test
You must go to the special The Duskbloods Closed Network Test website and fill out your details to be eligible for participation in the Closed Network test.
Here are some quick steps you need to follow if you want to play:
- Visit the Closed Network Test site.
- Choose your region and country.
- Select your language.
- Then choose OK.
- Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the information page.
- Click Apply.
- Ensure your region/language is correct, then scroll down and choose Apply Now on Step 1.
- Agree to the terms of use on Step 2.
- Now, press Link Nintendo Account.
- Sign in and then fill out the basic information on Step 3.
- Choose Review Submission.
- Select Agree to Terms of Use and enter.
- Per FromSoftware’s message: ‘Results will be announced on August 7th (Fri) at 15:00 CEST.’
Before you consider doing this: ‘You must have a Nintendo Switch 2 console and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.’
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FromSoftware has said this about the test:
‘A network test involves using a pre-release version of the game to test performance prior to the commencement of service. We plan to conduct large-scale network load tests to check different technical aspects of the game’s online systems.
We look forward to you taking part and helping us make The Duskbloods as good as it can be!’
All The Duskbloods Closed Network Test Start Times & End Dates
To make things even easier for you, I’ve broken down the complete start dates and times, as well as when the CNT wraps up.
We don’t know if there will be any more tests after this, so give it a go to avoid FOMO!
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Read the full table of dates and times.
| Region / Time Zone | The Duskbloods CNT August 21 Times | The Duskbloods CNT August 22 Times | The Duskbloods CNT August 23 Times | The Duskbloods CNT August 24 Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 3:00 AM – 6:59 AM 7:00 PM – 10:59 PM | 11:00 AM – 2:59 PM | 3:00 AM – 6:59 AM 7:00 PM – 10:59 PM | N/A |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 12:00 PM – 3:59 PM | 4:00 AM – 7:59 AM 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:59 PM | 4:00 AM – 7:59 AM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 7:00 PM – 10:59 PM | 11:00 AM – 2:59 PM | 3:00 AM – 6:59 AM 7:00 PM – 10:59 PM | 11:00 AM – 2:59 PM |
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