We spotted what may be the first gameplay leak for The Duskbloods, and if true it gives the earliest public glimpse at the game’s PvP loop. FromSoftware’s upcoming exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been guarded tightly, so take this with a pinch of salt — Insider Gaming reports a short clip surfaced online showing a late-match showdown that could be from a recent network test.
What Was Reported
According to Insider Gaming, leaked footage surfaced on Bilibili showing just over two minutes of multiplayer action. The clip allegedly focuses on the end of a PvP match with three players remaining in an arena apparently named Moon Blood Bestowal. The environment looked like a single arena selection among what the leaker suggests may be a randomly selected stage.
The short sequence reportedly features a rolling boss that is spitting flames across the arena, illustrating the game’s PvEvP setup where players must wrestle with both a world threat and each other. Movement in the clip reads as smooth, with one fighter showing a lot of verticality — something the write-up links to one of the 14 leaked classes for the game. Other observed actions include rapid weapon switches, finishing moves and what appears to be air-juggling of opponents.
The leak was shared on social media by a user identified as "'Necro' Felipe" (@necrolipe) and was noted by Insider Gaming as surfacing shortly before a Closed Network Test that is set to begin, giving players a chance to demo the game before release.
The Source & Credibility
Where The Clip Appeared
Insider Gaming reports the clip was posted to Bilibili and then redistributed via social posts. The mention of the tweet by "'Necro' Felipe" is presented as a pointer to where the Bilibili upload was first circulated publicly.
How Much We Can Trust It
We’re intrigued but cautious. The elements described by Insider Gaming — boss behavior, PvEvP tension, and quick weapon swaps — are specific, but Insider Gaming is relaying a community-uploaded clip rather than publishing directly from developer channels. Because the footage is circulating outside official channels, it should be treated as an unconfirmed leak until either FromSoftware or Nintendo comment, or until the Closed Network Test provides an official hands-on opportunity.
What It Could Mean
If the footage is authentic, it suggests several things about The Duskbloods. First, the presence of a boss that actively interferes with player-versus-player combat underlines a deliberate PvEvP design: encounters where PvE elements directly shape PvP encounters. Second, the reference to 14 leaked classes — and one class granting notable verticality in mobility — hints at class-based differentiation that affects movement and combat style.
Finally, the fact that the clip appeared ahead of a Closed Network Test could indicate that testing builds are already circulating among a wider group of players and that early footage may leak before the developer’s scheduled showcases. If you’re curious about the implications for Nintendo’s hardware strategy, see our coverage on a possible OLED upgrade for Switch 2 and our look into potential VRR support for the system.
Why This Matters
This matters because an early leak — if genuine — gives a first impression of how FromSoftware might balance PvP and PvE in a game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. The short clip reportedly shows mechanics that could differentiate The Duskbloods from other multiplayer titles, such as arena hazards driven by bosses and class-driven verticality. For fans eager to see how FromSoftware’s design language translates to a competitive multiplayer format, these details are tantalising.
But again: take this with a pinch of salt. The footage is circulating via community uploads and was flagged by Insider Gaming, not released by the developer. We’ll be watching the Closed Network Test and any official channels closely to confirm whether what we’re seeing is the real deal or an early, unauthorised look at a work in progress.
Have thoughts? If you’ve seen the clip on Bilibili or elsewhere, hit our comments with what stood out to you — particularly if you spotted anything that backs up or contradicts the claims about the boss, the arena called Moon Blood Bestowal, or the class-driven verticality discussed above.
