The standout game for the hypothetical Switch 2 bypasses the Mario franchise, instead focusing on the Bloodborne universe.
Let's Dive into the Shadows: Nintendo's Dark Embrace of The Duskbloods
Holy Shitballs, Nintendo dropped a bombshell at their Switch 2 reveal event! On April 2, 2025, the gaming giants announced the pending release of the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025 for a cool $449. But the real kicker? A Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive from the masterminds at FromSoftware that takes Bloodborne's dark heart and tosses it into an open world. Buckle up, because this ain't your grandma's Mario adventure.
The Switch 2 Showdown just ended, and it was chock-full of tantalizing tidbits about upcoming games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and Kirby Air Riders. But that's peanuts compared to the real revelation: the arrival of The Duskbloods, a gritty FromSoftware project that oozes the moody vibes of Bloodborne without the sulky pretension.
When the trailer for The Duskbloods hit the screen during Nintendo's Direct event, I thought I was trippin' balls—how in the bloody heck was this real life? But as the FromSoftware logo faded in, it became crystal clear: this is the game I've been yearning for.
From the gothic architecture and blood-drenched runes to the frequent use of moonlight in the game's dark corners, The Duskbloods has all the makings of a diabolical adventure. But it ain't allBloodborne 2, no sirree—there's some steampunk and dieselpunk influences here, too. Expect jetpacks and giant steam-powered contraptions galore in this twisted world.
Now, don't go gettin' your hopes up too high; The Duskbloods might be close to Bloodborne, but it's not Bloodborne 2, strictly speaking. And with its open-world orientation, it's reminiscent of Elden Ring in terms of environment size.
One thing that's different, though, is the Multiplayer element. Word on the street is that The Duskbloods will be a multiplayer game—or so Jason Schreier on BlueSky claims. But will it be exclusively multiplayer, like kinda like a codified version of Elden Ring's Nightrein? Only time will tell, but if that's the case, then we're lookin' at some serious innovation for the company.
On the official FromSoftware website for The Duskbloods, a translation service reveals that the game is referred to as a "PvPvE." Basically, it's a multiplayer action game where up to eight players can engage in both player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-enemy (PvE) combat. While this hints at some new, potentially revolutionary game mechanics, it's still tough to tell exactly what's cookin'.
So, get ready to get your blood pumping, because The Duskbloods is set to drop on the Switch 2 in 2026. Ladies and Gents, it's time we embrace the darkness—and finally have an excuse to tell our moms, "Sorry, folks, I can't come over for dinner. I'm busy hunting vicious monsters with my trusty jetpack."
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- Gadget enthusiasts can look forward to adding The Duskbloods to their collection when it releases on the Switch 2 in 2026, immersing themselves in a captivating world of monster hunting, steam-powered contraptions, and intense multiplayer action.
