FromSoftware Announces The DuskBloods - Switch 2 Exclusive

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Very limited by Switch 2's decades old flip phone hardware, but art direction is on point.
 
Given Sonys say in Kadokawa and such this is really unexpected not gonna lie…
That deal only happened at the tail end of December 2024. Nintendo was already talking about a partnership with From Software in their financials report from November. This predates Kadokawa trying to be acquired, just like Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo were PS5 (timed) exclusives because Bethesda inked that deal before the Microsoft acquisition.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/241106e.pdf Check page 25.
 
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That deal only happened at the tail end of December 2024. Nintendo was already talking about a partnership with From Software in their financials report from November. This predates Kadokawa trying to be acquired, just like Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo were PS5 exclusives because Bethesda inked that deal before the Microsoft acquisition.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/241106e.pdf Check page 25.
Yeah, a game like this probably wouldn't take From Software more than 3-4 years to build and ship.
 
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I was slightly cheesed over the occurrence of another quasi-Bayonetta situation, even more so after being disappointed by the trailer's visuals, but if this is a multiplayer-focused title, then my interest has completely evaporated.
 
Posting this again because i bet it will be relevant


Miyazaki is a Tarkov fan and was looking there for inspiration. I don't think this will be a traditional MP game like Neightreign.
 
Sorry for commenting on a post. I forgot when it comes to Nintendo you have to deep throat them and ignore reality or else your point is null and void. Tell me, is Nintendo known for having good Internet services? Grow the fuck up fanboy, it was genuine criticism with a compliment included.
Fanboy?

Don't need to be a fanboy to point out the ridiculousness of your comment. You point out perceived issues about a product you said you weren't buying. Why so concerned?
 
Posting this again because i bet it will be relevant


Miyazaki is a Tarkov fan and was looking there for inspiration. I don't think this will be a traditional MP game like Neightreign.
Hey fren, for those that haven't played it... What's the difference between Tarkov and a traditional MP game?
 
Hey fren, for those that haven't played it... What's the difference between Tarkov and a traditional MP game?

In Tarkov you enter a map and the whole objective is to exit with loot that you gather on the map, enemies and from killing other players.

If you die without extracting then you lose everything that you had on your character at the time of death, including the equipment you went in with as part of your loadout.
 
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I think some are missing that this is a full-on PvPvE title. The PvP won't be optional if every other game marketed as PvPvE is anything to go by.

Also really wish From would stop recycling to this degree. It's starting to just look like Random From Generator. Something something blood and moon this and that, the Bloodborne clock tower in the back, Elden Ring architecture and landscapes in the front.
 
In Tarkov you enter a map and the whole objective is to exit with loot that you gather on the map, enemies and from killing other players.

If you die without extracting then you lose everything that you had on your character at the time of death, including the equipment you went in with as part of your loadout.
Uh, cool. Guess it makes sense they are called "extraction shooters". Thanks!

Seems like something that could work as a single-player experience. Like when you get invaded in souls games but all the time.

I dunno, I'm coping.
 
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Posting this again because i bet it will be relevant


Miyazaki is a Tarkov fan and was looking there for inspiration. I don't think this will be a traditional MP game like Neightreign.
Is this going to be an Miyazaki extraction game? :o
 
Uh, cool. Guess it makes sense they are called "extraction shooters". Thanks!

Seems like something that could work as a single-player experience. Like when you get invaded in souls games but all the time.

I dunno, I'm coping.
I'm an avid Hunt: Showdown player and that's one of the big PvPvE titles. I think it's being used a shorthand for extraction design essentially.

I can imagine that this game will work similarly. A huge map with people spawning in at random places along the perimeter and there's a boss and main goal and you fight for it. Extract with the "prize", whoever survives.

PS: The AI enemies and bosses exist to facilitate PvP fights. There is no vE only mode in Hunt at least.
 
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Uh, cool. Guess it makes sense they are called "extraction shooters". Thanks!

Seems like something that could work as a single-player experience. Like when you get invaded in souls games but all the time.

I dunno, I'm coping.

There are also single player "extraction shooters" - I'd argue the whole setup of Metal gear solid 5 is pretty much the first game of this type in many ways. Zero Sievert is also pretty much a single player version of Tarkov, but from a top down perspective.

But since they've been clear on the pvp part here, I'd say it's likely that the Tarkov structure is something this would closely follow, if this is the route they are set on going down.
 
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Game could be cool if it's Tarkov inspired.

On the other hand, fuck I was hoping to see ps4 graphics on the switch, this ps3++ style they got it's so unappealing.
 
I need to find out how "multiplayer" this thing actually ends up being, but I thought the trailer looked great.

And an honest to God 3p exclusive? Finally. This is way to make a system exciting.
 
Looks like Bloodborne, omfg. +10
Oh, it's not Bloodborne, it's something new! +5
Oh it's an exclusive! +5
It's multiplayer focused? -100

Fromsoft netcode + Nintendo Online services make this a nightmare. -1000
 
Looks like Bloodborne, omfg. +10
Oh, it's not Bloodborne, it's something new! +5
Oh it's an exclusive! +5
It's multiplayer focused? -100

Fromsoft netcode + Nintendo Online services make this a nightmare. -1000
So is it a solo game if I refuse to use NSO? That would make the game actually good.
 
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