FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods is still on track for 2026, at least according to KADOKAWA’s latest public earnings materials. Famitsu notes that KADOKAWA’s fiscal-year documents continue to list the game as a 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
That is not a new gameplay blowout, but it is meaningful status confirmation. With FromSoftware projects, even a small line in parent-company materials can calm speculation about delays, platforms, or whether the game has gone quiet behind the scenes.
What KADOKAWA Reported
KADOKAWA announced its full-year results for the fiscal year ending March 2026. In the game segment, Famitsu reports full-year sales of 29.781 billion yen and operating profit of 7.541 billion yen. The segment was down year-over-year, partly because the previous fiscal year benefited from strong sales around ELDEN RING and Shadow of the Erdtree.
The important Duskbloods detail is simple: KADOKAWA’s materials still show the title as planned for 2026 and still tied to Nintendo Switch 2.
Why This Matters for Switch 2
The Duskbloods is one of the most eye-catching third-party exclusives associated with Switch 2. FromSoftware’s name carries unusual weight: Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and ELDEN RING made the studio a global shorthand for difficult, atmospheric action games.
For Nintendo, a FromSoftware exclusive helps signal that Switch 2 is not only a family-friendly first-party machine. For FromSoftware fans, it raises the platform question: if you want to play this specific new FromSoftware game at launch, Switch 2 may be the required hardware.
No New Trailer Yet
The earnings note does not add new gameplay details, story information, or a specific release date. Treat it as a status update, not a reveal. The next real inflection point will be a Nintendo Direct, FromSoftware presentation, or KADOKAWA/Nintendo press release with fresh footage.
What We Still Do Not Know
The earnings reference does not confirm a release month, online features, performance target, or whether the game will remain exclusive permanently. It simply keeps the public 2026 Switch 2 plan alive. For now, that is enough to make the story useful without overstating it.
Why an Earnings Line Can Still Matter
Game fans usually want trailers, release dates, and gameplay breakdowns. Earnings materials are less exciting, but they can still be useful because companies are careful about what they show investors. If a title remains listed for a fiscal window, it suggests the publisher has not publicly moved away from that plan.
That does not guarantee the date will hold. Games can still slip. But for a high-profile FromSoftware title tied to new Nintendo hardware, the continued 2026 listing is a meaningful signal until Nintendo, FromSoftware, or KADOKAWA says otherwise.
The FromSoftware Factor
The Duskbloods also carries extra attention because FromSoftware is no longer just a niche action-RPG studio. After ELDEN RING, even small updates around the company’s next projects travel quickly across gaming media. A Switch 2 exclusive from that studio gives Nintendo a prestige third-party title and gives FromSoftware fans a clear reason to watch Nintendo’s next hardware cycle.
The big unknown is how closely The Duskbloods will resemble the studio’s previous action RPGs. The visual identity and FromSoftware name invite comparisons to Bloodborne and Dark Souls, but the final design should be judged once gameplay is shown in more detail.
