After weeks of anticipation, gamers worldwide were eager to dive into FromSoftware’s highly anticipated new IP, The Duskbloods. Unfortunately, the initial network test got off to a less-than-ideal start, plagued by server issues that left many players locked out.
A Bumpy Launch
Players began their attempts to log in to The Duskbloods at 6:00 a.m. EDT this morning. Instead of progressing past the title screen, they were met with an error message stating, “Failed to log in to The Duskbloods game server.” Repeated attempts to log in resulted in the same frustrating error. Nearly two hours into the network test, FromSoftware took to their official X account to announce that the session had been prematurely closed due to ongoing server problems.
While this initial setback is undoubtedly disappointing for players eager to experience The Duskbloods, it’s important to remember the purpose of network tests. These sessions are primarily designed to stress-test a game’s servers and identify potential issues before the full release. In this case, the server failures provided FromSoftware with valuable data about their infrastructure’s limitations.
Looking Ahead
FromSoftware had originally scheduled another session for later today, but it remains unclear whether that will still proceed given the current situation. The second session was slated to begin at 7:00 p.m. EDT, giving FromSoftware a window to address the server issues and retest. Players should closely monitor FromSoftware’s official social media channels for updates. If today is a complete wash, players can hopefully look forward to smoother sailing during the remaining network test sessions scheduled for August 22-24.
Source: Polygon
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