Duskbloods Closed Beta Canceled by FromSoftware After Login Failures

The Duskbloods’ first closed beta session has been abruptly canceled after server problems prevented most players from logging in. FromSoftware says it has shut down today’s test window and is already working on improving server stability, promising future updates later.

Closed beta cut short: login failures during the planned window

The first beta session was scheduled to run from 12:00 to 16:00 (Italian time). However, the test reportedly became almost entirely inaccessible almost immediately. Players attempting to connect were met with an error message, and even repeated attempts often failed to establish a connection at all.

With today’s window effectively unusable, participants were left unable to try the network test they had been preparing for.

FromSoftware’s apology and next steps

After several hours of disruption, FromSoftware posted an announcement on X confirming the cancellation of the session and issuing an apology to the community. In the message, the team acknowledged that server issues were responsible for the inconvenience and said the session would remain closed.

FromSoftware also stated that it would continue working to improve the servers and that it would share future plans at a later time.

Why this matters: a beta lost impacts trust and timing

Closed betas are typically where players stress-test matchmaking, connectivity, and overall network performance. When a session is canceled after connectivity issues, it doesn’t just delay play—it also reduces the amount of real-world data the developer can collect during that scheduled period. For Europe-based players especially, the decision is likely to heighten frustration: the broader closed beta schedule includes time slots that are described as inconvenient for European audiences, making today’s failure feel even more disruptive.

For players, the immediate takeaway is that access to today’s network test is no longer available, and expectations for recovery will depend on how quickly FromSoftware can stabilize the infrastructure.

What’s next: five closed beta sessions planned

The closed beta is still scheduled to include a total of five sessions, and today’s cancelled test is counted among them. Each session is planned to last four hours, and the remaining sessions are set for different time slots. FromSoftware has indicated that the upcoming program details will be shared later, and that today’s session is hoped to be recovered in the future.

Today’s closed beta (12:00–16:00 Italian time) was canceled due to server problems.
Most players reportedly received an error message and struggled to connect.
FromSoftware apologized and said it’s already working to improve server stability.
Five closed beta sessions are planned in total, each lasting four hours.
A recovery of today’s session is hoped for “soon,” with future plans to be announced later.