The Duskbloods gameplay leaks just before Network Test

FromSoftware has kept The Duskbloods locked down tighter than most of its actual bosses, but a leak has finally cracked it open just as the Closed Network Test approaches.

Someone got there first

A short Duskbloods clip surfaced on Bilibili showing just over two minutes of PvP gameplay from near the end of a match. Three players are left standing in an arena called Moon Blood Bestowal, and it’s a fight to be the last one alive.

It looks exactly like you’d expect from the studio behind Elden Ring and Sekiro. Movement is quick and fluid, and one fighter shows off a surprising amount of verticality, likely tied to one of the 14 leaked character classes doing the rounds.

There’s also a boss in the mix, rolling around the arena and breathing fire while the players go at each other. That’s the PvPvE hook in action: fight the boss, but don’t let the other players catch you slipping while you do it.

Longtime fans will spot plenty of familiar DNA here, animations and combat beats pulled straight from past titles. Still, the PvP side looks like a genuine step up, with fast weapon swaps, committed finishers, and even a bit of air-juggling thrown in.

The Duskbloods Closed Network Test can’t come soon enough.