Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive with 30 years of experience, expressed his disappointment after the recent Switch 2 Direct, where he expected more announcements of new games. In a recent MinnMax stream, Yoshida commented: “I wanted to see more game announcements. There are a couple of games, but most are remakes or ports.” His evaluation of the event was quite critical, giving it a 6 out of 10, which he raised to 7 after the reveal of The Duskbloods, the new PvPvE game from FromSoftware, created by Hidetaka Miyazaki. A Direct that has also disappointed within the industry Despite the criticism […]
Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive with 30 years of experience, expressed his disappointment after the recent Switch 2 Direct, where he expected more announcements of new games. In a recent MinnMax stream, Yoshida commented: “I wanted to see more game announcements. There are a couple of games, but most are remakes or ports.” His assessment of the event was quite critical, giving it a 6 out of 10, which he raised to 7 after the reveal of The Duskbloods, the new PvPvE game from FromSoftware, created by Hidetaka Miyazaki.
A Direct that has also disappointed within the industry
Despite the criticism of the Direct, some developers have shown optimism regarding the potential of Nintendo’s new hardware, comparing it to a mid-range PC, which could indicate a significant advancement for the handheld console. However, the launch lineup, which includes titles like Mario Kart World and The Duskbloods, has been considered disappointing compared to the high expectations that had been generated.
The former executive also praised a new camera peripheral and the game Welcome Tour, highlighting its quality compared to Astro’s Playroom, although the latter was included with the PS5. Yoshida noted that the new accessory allows players to see the plays of others, even if they are in different games, which he considers a positive aspect for the community.
The general criticism suggests that the Direct did not meet the expectations of fans and analysts, especially with a higher price than anticipated and a launch that seems lacking compared to what was expected. However, some see the potential of the new hardware as an opportunity for Nintendo to revitalize its catalog in the future.
FromSoftware, the renowned studio behind hits like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, has revealed its next project titled The Duskbloods, which will focus on PvPvE gameplay and will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. In a recent entry on the blog Creator’s Voice, director Hidetaka Miyazaki shared details about this new title, describing it as an evolution in the movement experience compared to the studio’s previous games. A new direction for the studio, The Duskbloods introduces dynamic movement options, such as sprinting, super high jumps, and double jumps, aiming to eliminate the clumsiness associated […]
FromSoftware, the renowned studio behind hits like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, has revealed its upcoming project titled The Duskbloods, which will focus on the PvPvE gameplay mode and will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. In a recent entry on the Creator’s Voice blog, director Hidetaka Miyazaki shared details about this new title, describing it as an evolution in the movement experience compared to the studio’s previous games.
A new direction for the study
The Duskbloods introduce dynamic movement options, such as sprinting, super high jumps, and double jumps, aimed at eliminating the clumsiness associated with platforming mechanics in past installments, like Blighttown in Dark Souls. Miyazaki emphasized that the characters in the game, who are part of a group called Bloodsworn, possess superhuman abilities derived from a special blood, granting them unusual agility.
The cast of characters will be different from previous games, as there will be no complete avatar customization. Instead, the game will feature a dozen predefined characters, each with customizable characteristics. Unlike its previous titles, The Duskbloods will present a novel depth in combat mechanics, as each character will be equipped with ranged attack weapons, which will make a significant difference in gameplay.
Additionally, it is expected that the characters, including a unique elderly figure in the form of a winged mouse, will reflect a cute and Nintendo-like style, a rarity in FromSoftware’s aesthetic. Fans can look forward to an experience that combines the studio’s signature elements with a more accessible and cheerful approach, while still retaining the complexity that has come to define its games.
The recent alliance between Nintendo and FromSoftware has left millions of players perplexed with the announcement of the title The Duskbloods. Developed by the prestigious studio known for releases like Bloodborne and Elden Ring, this new venture promises to immerse players in a dark and gothic multiplayer fantasy world. The game is expected to arrive on consoles in 2026, generating high interest within the gaming community. Initially, it was not intended for Switch 2 The Duskbloods will be globally published by Nintendo, although with the exception of the Japanese market, where FromSoftware will maintain control of its release
The recent alliance between Nintendo and FromSoftware has left millions of players perplexed with the announcement of the title The Duskbloods. Developed by the prestigious studio known for releases like Bloodborne and Elden Ring, this new venture promises to immerse players in a dark and gothic multiplayer fantasy world. The game is expected to arrive on consoles in 2026, generating high interest within the gaming community.
Initially it was not intended for Switch 2
The Duskbloods will be published globally by Nintendo, although with the exception of the Japanese market, where FromSoftware will maintain control of its release. This strategy suggests that, despite the collaboration, the Japanese studio will retain the creative direction of the project. However, fans are wondering if there will be versions of the game on other platforms.
The situation recalls previous collaborations, such as Octopath Traveler, which debuted as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in 2018 before expanding to other consoles. On the other hand, the case of Bayonetta could indicate that The Duskbloods will have a more permanent exclusivity. The extent of Nintendo’s investment in this project is still unknown, leaving the door open to speculation about its multi-console future.
Interestingly, The Duskbloods was not initially designed for Nintendo Switch 2, but for the original hybrid console. Hidetaka Miyazaki, the game’s director, revealed that after an initial meeting with Nintendo to discuss ideas, the project evolved into a development adapted to the capabilities of the new hardware. This demonstrates FromSoftware’s flexibility in response to the technological demands of the current market.
The future of The Duskbloods remains shrouded in a cloak of uncertainty, especially regarding its exclusivity and potential releases on other platforms.
The world of video games has been shaken by the announcement of a new title from FromSoftware, titled The Duskbloods, which was revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. This development is surprising not only for being an addition to Nintendo’s library but also for its focus on a more robust multiplayer experience, an unexpected twist for a studio known for its narrative-driven and individual experience. From Software embarks on another peculiar multiplayer adventure The Duskbloods stands out as a PvPvE action game that supports up to eight players, marking a […]
The world of video games has been shaken by the announcement of a new title from FromSoftware, titled The Duskbloods, which was revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. This development is surprising not only for being an addition to Nintendo’s library but also for its focus on a more robust multiplayer experience, an unexpected twist for a studio known for its narrative-driven and individual experience approach.
From Software embarks on another peculiar multiplayer adventure
The Duskbloods stands out as a PvPvE action game that supports up to eight players, marking a significant evolution in the studio’s direction towards multiplayer. Unlike previous titles like Dark Souls and Elden Ring, where multiplayer was an optional feature, this new IP is designed from the ground up to offer a collective experience, breaking down the barriers between single-player and shared gameplay.
Although at first glance it may evoke the aesthetics of Bloodborne, FromSoftware assures that The Duskbloods is a completely new concept. This shift in focus follows the trend initiated with Elden Ring, as well as the friend project Nightreign, a game that had already explored new multiplayer dynamics, albeit with a limited number of participants. This suggests that FromSoftware is committed to expanding its universe through cooperative and competitive gaming experiences.
With the industry increasingly leaning towards multiplayer-focused titles, FromSoftware’s new game could signify a radical shift in its creative strategy. Although fans may have some reservations about this new approach, expectations are high. FromSoftware’s evolution towards multiplayer could redefine the way their experiences are enjoyed, and many will be watching closely how this new chapter in their history unfolds.
Nintendo has just presented its console, the Nintendo Switch 2. It has been a peculiar presentation, with many ups and downs and certainly not what we expected. Although it is also true that it has been complemented with information that was given after the presentation. That’s why we are going to gather everything you need to know here. So you don’t have to bounce between different Nintendo pages, in addition to the Direct itself, to find out everything. Release date, price, and all the controversy The console will be released on June 5th. It will cost 469.99 euros, the console […]
Nintendo has just presented its console, the Nintendo Switch 2. It has been a peculiar presentation, with many ups and downs and certainly not what we expected. Although it is also true that it has been complemented with information that has been provided after the presentation. That’s why we are going to gather everything you need to know here. So you don’t have to bounce between different Nintendo pages, in addition to the Direct itself, to be able to find out everything.
Release date, price, and all the controversy
The console will be released on June 5th. It will cost 469.99 euros for the console alone, or 509.99 euros for the console with the new Mario Kart in digital format. The prices of the games that have already been announced range between 80 and 90 euros. Similarly, microSD cards start at 60 euros and the new pro controller will cost 90 euros. Prices that are not very popular and well above what people expected.
The features of the console
The most interesting thing and what we all wanted to know: what the console is like. With a 7.9-inch screen and the same thickness, it is much larger, but with an equivalent weight. With a 1080p LCD screen with HDR capabilities, magnetic controllers, SL and SR buttons, and larger joysticks, it is a much larger and better console. In addition, they have confirmed things we already knew, such as the mouse mode of the joycons.
They have also commented that it has three-dimensional sound, clearer speakers, and microphones with built-in noise cancellation. Additionally, it has a stand with multiple angles, two USB-C ports, one on top and one underneath the console. With 256GB of space, with faster write and read speeds, 4K support, and a fan in the dock, they have also confirmed that it will be fully backward compatible. Except for those games that, for one reason or another, do not work.
Something that has been confirmed is that, in addition to the backward compatibility of games, there are Switch games that will have versions for Nintendo Switch 2. These games can be updated for an extra fee, but they can be updated for free if you are a subscriber to Nintendo Switch Online. The confirmed games so far are Mario Party Jamboree, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokémon Legends Z-A.
These improvements could be addressed both on a technical level and in the inclusion of new content, both in terms of story and new features. Although for now they are limited to Nintendo games, the door is open for other companies to do the same in the future.
The famous C button
In the end, the famous C button is not useful for anything we thought. It serves to connect to Game Share, a new free feature at launch, but which will become paid, that will allow us to connect with our friends to chat with them. Being able to connect via webcam and also share screens, it is a way to integrate social functions into the console.
Launch Games
Although it is a new console, the truth is that it doesn’t have many launch games. It seems that Nintendo is relying on the Nintendo Switch catalog and its improvements to sustain the first months of the console, given the relatively weak nature of its initial launch. What are its launch games?
Mario Kart World, the new installment of Mario Kart, will be the launch game for the console. With a changing atmosphere that will alter the scenarios, it will feature, in addition to the Grand Prix, two new modes: Survival Mode and Free Mode, where we will have to race until only one remains and run around the world without limitations respectively. Emphasizing the open world and racing everywhere, it is a shift towards a new kind of gameplay within Mario Kart, more similar to Double Dash than the previous installments.
They have also announced that the third and fourth chapters of Deltarune will be released. Being the major launch of the console, even if it is not exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
The other launch games are basically third-party games that can already be played on other consoles. That’s why we will list them below without particularly focusing on any of them:
Street Fighter 6
Split Fiction
Hoghwarts Legacy
Hitman World of Assassination
Brave Default Flying Fairy
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
Civilization VII
Survival Kids
Cyberpunk 2027 Definitive Edition
Kunitsu Gami
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
Nobunaga Ambition
Ridge Racer 2
Nintendo GameCube arrives at launch on Nintendo Switch Online
Another big surprise is that Nintendo GameCube will be coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, it will launch exclusively with three games, but three of its most beloved games: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Soul Calibur II, and F-Zero GX. They have announced that many more games will be released in the future and that the controls can be customized, in addition to having quality and graphical resolution improvements. To celebrate this, they will also release a GameCube controller edition compatible with the console.
The games coming from now until the end of the year and later
Nintendo has also announced three major games for the console by the end of the year. The first is The Duskbloods, a game from From Software that will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and is set to release in 2026, which seems to follow the path of Elden Ring: Nightrein. They have also announced a sequel to Kirby Air Rider called Kirby Air Riders, directed by Sakurai, for this year. And although it won’t be available at launch, Donkey Kong Bonanza is a new 3D Donkey Kong game in the style of Super Mario Odyssey or Kirby and the Forgotten Land called Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17.
They have also announced a new IP called Drag X Drive. A wheelchair basketball game that favors and rewards the use of beautiful gameplay and acrobatics. With 3v3 matches and played entirely with both joycons as mice, it is a very unique game that could stand out when it releases next summer.
We will now present all the other announced titles from third parties in list form. There are many, and some are very interesting, although we missed more original games. Except for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, the third part of Hyrule Warriors, which will narrate the events that occurred before Tears of the Kingdom from Zelda’s point of view.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
Hades
Demon x Machine Titanic Scion
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Remastered
Project 007
Borderlands 4
Enter the Gungeon 2
StarSeeker
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
Silksong
When can I reserve the console?
You will be able to reserve the console starting April 9th. That said, to do so at the Nintendo store, you will need to receive an email from Nintendo itself in order to proceed. In other stores, you should have no problem doing it without that.
