Among the anticipated titles for the Switch 2, the remarkable Bloodborne-inspired game, The Duskbloods, stands out as a surprising exclusive from FromSoftware for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. However, this exclusivity may not last indefinitely.
A recent trademark application for The Duskbloods indicates that the intellectual property is held by FromSoftware rather than Nintendo. The trademark can also be found linked at the bottom of the game’s official website. This news is particularly exciting for long-time fans of FromSoftware who are wary of another Bloodborne-like scenario; after all, it has been a decade since that game launched, and it still remains exclusive to the PlayStation 4.
Studio head Hidetaka Miyazaki previously mentioned that he is “not the one to decide” on whether Bloodborne will see a sequel or a PC port, noting that the rights belong to Sony, not FromSoftware. This makes the ownership of The Duskbloods by FromSoftware significant, as it raises the possibility that the game may eventually become available on additional platforms after its initial release, with the developers potentially having the final say on any sequels.
Miyazaki’s comments regarding Bloodborne also provide a glimmer of hope, as he expresses a wish for various audience segments to access FromSoftware’s offerings. “As one of the creators of Bloodborne, my personal, pure, honest opinion is I’d love more players to be able to enjoy it,” stated the studio president in the past. However, there is no certainty that owning the IP will yield positive results, as Nintendo may still retain publishing rights.
Regardless, fans are remaining optimistic as they eagerly await The Duskbloods, already counting the days until it releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 — a console that has yet to be launched. The new system is slated for release on June 5, with pre-orders for the Switch 2 starting this week around the globe, though they have been temporarily put on hold in the United States. The Duskbloods is expected to arrive sometime in 2026.
Hidetaka Miyazaki teased further connections, stating, “The Bloodsworn are competing for something known as First Blood.”