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We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive

First publishedAug 20, 14:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 20, 15:19 UTC · 3m ago

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We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive

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The Duskbloods is a world away from the approachable games Nintendo is known for. But for its next Switch 2 exclusive, the company has partnered with Elden Ring developer FromSoftware on a hardcore multiplayer game about vampires. And after spending a few hours playing through its gothic world at FromSoft's offices in Tokyo, I'm convinced that The Duskbloods could end up being one of the most important exclusives for Nintendo's latest console. It's a notable change for the company.

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What's the story?: The Duskbloods is a world away from the approachable games Nintendo is known for. But for its next Switch 2 exclusive, the company has partnered with Elden Ring developer FromSoftware on a hardcore multiplayer game about vampires.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 3m ago.

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We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive
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The VergeAug 20, 14:00