A 12-hour hands-on preview of The Duskbloods has revealed new details about FromSoftware's upcoming PvPvE title. Watch the full gameplay video below.
Gameplay Video
What's New
Match Structure
8 players compete across 3 rounds. After each round, the lowest-scoring players are culled. Only 3 make it to the final battle, where their health is boosted by accumulated Virtue Points.
The Virtue System
Virtue is everything. You earn it by:
- Collecting Flame Virtue from map objects
- Killing players at Ritual Sites (Sword Virtue)
- Earning Commendations for performance
- Completing Sigil Goals
Maps & Allies
The demo featured Luenro City — a map with 4 spawn quadrants, golden spires to summon allies, and teleport pads for instant fast travel. Bosses (Trespasses) can be tackled solo or with help from nearby players.
Character Abilities
6 playable Bloodsworn in the demo (10+ at launch), each with unique weapons, abilities, and a roar mechanic that can stagger and convert enemies.
Round 2 Events
Random world events like zeppelins, magnetic storms, and falling stars shake up the gameplay each round.
Full Game Features
- 3 maps at launch
- Co-op boss battles
- Character customization
- Story progression between matches
- Alliance system (queue with friends or ally mid-match)
Source: YouTube — The Duskbloods Gameplay Preview
Explore The Duskbloods
- Characters — Meet every playable Bloodsworn
- Gameplay — Core mechanics, virtue system, and match structure