One of FromSoftware’s most anticipated games, The Duskbloods, had new images leaked after a website accidentally published a preview of the game before the official embargo date. The unexpected revelation happened on August 20, 2026, when the Taiwanese portal 4Gamers made the material available, which was quickly taken down. However, the video had already been saved and shared on the Chinese platform Bilibili, revealing crucial details.
The preview that was made public highlights the “Moon Blood Grantowal” scenario, one of the possible locations for ending a match. In this environment, the three players with the highest Victory Points face each other in a compact arena to decide the winner of the round. The images in the video show intense and very agile action.
Frantic gameplay and dynamic combat highlighted
Leaked game footage indicates an extremely dynamic combat system. Elements such as double jumps, aerial battles, Bloodborne-style dodges and even gunfights were noted. Furthermore, the characters appear to have summoning abilities and transformations, adding layers of depth to the gameplay that promises to be a landmark for fans of the developer.
Previous leaks have revealed character classes
This incident adds to a previous data leak that reportedly exposed 14 playable character classes even before the game’s Closed Network Test (CNT). The extensive cast draws heavily on body horror themes and gothic aesthetics, with quirky names and descriptions:
- Walter the Blood Eater:A disgraced hunter who went mad after killing his own sister.
- Gillian the Guillotine:An executioner that undergoes slow mutations due to prolonged exposure to blood.
- Maurice, the Casket Bearer:A character who fights using an iron coffin that houses a monster with tentacles.
- Yuri, the Watcher of the Flesh:Skilled in controlling the blood of opponents just with his gaze.
- First Fragment:A class that is supposedly capable of completely imitating techniques from other lineages, promising unique versatility in combat.
FromSoftware Strict Measures to Prevent New Exposure
In light of the leaks, FromSoftware announced that The Duskbloods will enter its first public Closed Network Test this weekend, August 21-23. The test will be divided into five separate gaming sessions. The company implemented unusual measures to curb new content exposure, such as completely disabling the Nintendo Switch 2’s built-in capture button for participants and expressly prohibiting screenshots or videos during the testing period.
FromSoftware’s ambitious project for Nintendo Switch 2
The Duskbloods marks FromSoftware’s debut with an exclusive title for a Nintendo home console, being announced via a teaser trailer during a Nintendo Direct in April 2025. It is an eight-player PvPvE (Player vs. Player vs. Environment) game set in a decaying, Victorian-inspired gothic town where players face off against vampire-like warriors known as Bloodsworn.
A rumor coming from a Chinese journalist, known for leaking accurate information about Elden Ring, suggests that the game has been in development since 2019. The same rumor claims that The Duskbloods received record time for prototyping and gameplay validation, surpassing even established FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne. Despite the recent leaks and the secrecy involved, Kadokawa maintains the launch forecast for 2026.
