Duskbloods Network Test Faces Major Issues Right Out of the Gate

After weeks of anticipation, gamers worldwide were eager to dive into FromSoftware’s The Duskblood today. Unfortunately, that excitement quickly turned to disappointment as the first of several planned network test sessions was abruptly halted due to server issues that prevented players from logging in.

Players started trying to access The Duskblood at 6:00 a.m. EDT this morning, but instead of entering the game, they encountered an error message stating, “Failed to log in to The Duskblood game server. Select OK to attempt to log in again.” Clicking OK led to a loading screen that lasted a few minutes before the same error message reappeared. Nearly two hours into the session, FromSoftware announced on its official social media that the test had been closed early due to these server problems.

While many players expressed frustration over the issues during this initial network test, it can also be viewed as a valuable learning experience for FromSoftware. These tests are primarily designed to stress test the game’s servers ahead of launch, allowing the developers to identify and address any issues. The failure of the servers during this first session provides crucial feedback for the team — they clearly need to improve server stability.

FromSoftware had initially planned another session for later today, but it remains unclear if that will proceed given the current server challenges. The second session was scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. EDT, giving the developers some time to implement fixes and retest. Players should keep an eye on official updates from FromSoftware. If today doesn’t go as hoped, there’s still a chance for better experiences during the remaining sessions from August 22-24.