We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive
The Duskbloods is a world away from the approachable games Nintendo is known for. But for its next Switch 2 exclusive, the company has partnered with Elden Ring developer FromSoftware on a hardcore multiplayer game about vampires. And after spending a few hours playing through its gothic world at FromSoft’s offices in Tokyo, I’m convinced that The Duskbloods could end up being one of the most important exclusives for Nintendo’s latest console.
It’s a notable change for the company. People buy Nintendo consoles for Nintendo games. That’s a generally accepted truth, and also one that’s backed up by data — a quick glance at the bestselling games across platforms like the Switch and Nintendo 3DS reveals expected names like Mario Kart, Pokémon, and Animal Crossing. Titles from outside developers can be an integral part of broadening a platform’s appeal, but that’s something that Nintendo has historically struggled...
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