The Duskbloods
GameBy FromSoftware · Released Dec 31, 2027
An online multiplayer PvPvE game where players vie for supremacy among themselves and against challenging foes. Play as the "Bloodsworn"; a group that has transcended human strength thanks to their special blood, and throw yourself into a violent fray for "First Blood" as the twilight of humanity approaches.
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About the game
- Released
- Dec 31, 2027
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Links
- Official site
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Documents about The Duskbloods
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and the Most Anticipated Games of 2026
A rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time tops the field of remaining 2026 releases outside GTA 6 (sports titles and Halo excluded), according to an analysis of trailer views, video views, press coverage, Steam wishlists and IGN's wishlist chart.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is projected to be the most anticipated game of 2026, excluding Grand Theft Auto 6, due to its status as one of the highest-rated games of all time and its potential appeal to a new generation of Zelda fans.
- The upcoming Ocarina of Time remake is expected to be a one-to-one remake, similar to the 3DS remaster which sold 6.4 million units, rather than a redesigned game like Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom.
- Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for release on October 23rd, just under a month before Grand Theft Auto 6, and is a key title for Activision Blizzard and Microsoft's strategy to focus on core franchises.
My Favourite Games of 2026 Thus Far
Tommy Thompson's July 22, 2026 AI and Games newsletter pairs a personal mid-year round-up of favourite 2026 games with announcements about his own events.
- The report, published on July 22, 2026, highlights several notable games released or anticipated in 2025 and 2026, including "Outhold" (2025), "Forza Horizon 6" (2026), "Pragmata" (2026), and "Vampire Crawlers" (2026).
- Capcom has released two significant new titles in 2026: "Pragmata," a new IP building on third-person combat with puzzle-solving and hacking mechanics, and "Requiem," which preceded "Pragmata" by two months.
- "Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors" (2026) by Poncle and Nosebleed Interactive reimagines "Vampire Survivors" as a deck-building roguelike, emphasizing strategy and deck crafting.
Nintendo Direct Highlights: November 2026
Stephen Totilo's Game File report on the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct argues that the showcase's most notable news was a November release date, which is unusual in a month dominated by Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19.
- Atlus will release a port of 'Metaphor: Re:Fantazio' for the Switch 2 on November 12, marking a rare instance of major third-party support during the platform's launch window.
- Nintendo has yet to announce release dates for its own Switch 2 exclusives for November and December, suggesting a potential delay in marketing until September.
- The broader November 2026 gaming landscape is dominated by the November 19 release of Rockstar’s 'Grand Theft Auto VI' and niche titles from Atari.
Kadokawa Corporation Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2026
Kadokawa's results for the fiscal year ended March 2026 show a company growing its top line while absorbing a sharp earnings decline.
- Kadokawa Corporation's consolidated operating profit dropped 51.3% year-on-year to 8,102 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, while net sales grew slightly by 1.8% to 282,908 million yen.
- Profit attributable to owners of the parent plummeted 82.7% to 1,278 million yen, down from 7,392 million yen in the previous fiscal year.
- The Publication/IP Creation segment, the company's largest, saw operating profit fall 51.6% to 4,054 million yen due to a lack of hit titles, decreased e-book sales, and rising personnel expenses.
Earnings Results: Q3 Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
KADOKAWA's results for the first nine months of fiscal year ending March 2026 (April–December 2025) show a pronounced profit decline despite broadly stable sales.
- For the first three quarters of fiscal year ending March 2026 (April-December), overall sales decreased by 1.7%, operating profit by 59.7%, ordinary profit by 47.1%, and net profit by 70.0% compared to the previous year, largely due to declines in publishing/IP creation, anime/live-action, and games.
- The Publishing/IP Creation segment's operating profit decreased by 90.2% year-over-year, primarily due to a change in revenue recognition timing for electronic books (approx. -2 billion JPY), reduced marginal profit from smaller per-title sales despite increased new IP, and higher personnel and investment costs.
- The Anime/Live-Action segment experienced a 16.6% decrease in sales and a significant drop in operating profit year-over-year, mainly because the previous year benefited from major anime titles and extensive secondary usage of live-action films, which were not replicated this period.
Earnings Results: FY2026 Q3
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, the company experienced a significant consolidated financial downturn, with revenue decreasing by 1.7% and operating profit plummeting by 84.1% year-over-year.
- Kadokawa reported a 59.7% drop in operating profit and a decline in consolidated revenue to 202.9 billion yen for Q3 FY2026, driven by publishing margin compression and difficult year-on-year comparisons in gaming.
- The gaming division is pivoting toward next-generation hardware, with development underway for 'Elden Ring Tarnished Edition' and a Nintendo-exclusive title, 'The Duskbloods', for the successor to the Nintendo Switch.
- Gaming earnings have normalized following the massive success of 'Elden Ring' in the prior year, though the segment still generated 2.5 million units in repeat sales and DLC volume.
Life beyond Elden Ring: What’s Next for Bandai Namco Entertainment
This document summarizes an interview with Nao Udagawa, CEO and President of Bandai Namco Entertainment, conducted in November 2025.
- Bandai Namco’s recent commercial success is anchored by FromSoftware titles, with the original Elden Ring exceeding 30 million units sold, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion reaching 10 million, and the spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign selling 5 million units.
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has become the third best-selling game in Bandai Namco’s US history, achieving 5 million global sales since its 2024 release.
- CEO Nao Udagawa announced a strategic pivot to expand internal development capabilities to create games based on Bandai Namco’s own intellectual properties, rather than relying primarily on third-party partnerships.
The Reaction to Switch 2 on Live Streaming
This analysis examines the live streaming reception of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch titles, focusing on viewership data from the first two weeks post-release (June 5, 2025).
- First-party original titles dominated Switch 2 streaming viewership, led by Mario Kart World, which generated 24.6 million hours watched and became the 9th most-streamed game across all platforms during its first two weeks.
- Third-party ports saw significant viewership spikes following the console's June 5, 2025 launch, with Civilization 7 experiencing a 652% increase in hours watched and Fortnite seeing a 35% rise, representing approximately 7 million additional hours.
- Twitch chat sentiment regarding the Switch 2 was 51% positive and 13% negative, with users specifically praising the console's improved performance capabilities.
Kadokawa Earnings Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025
Kadokawa's fiscal year ended March 2025 showed top-line growth undercut by a major cyberattack.
- Kadokawa reported net sales of 277.9 billion JPY for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a 7.7% increase year-on-year, though operating profit declined 9.8% to 16.7 billion JPY.
- The Publication/IP Creation segment experienced a 57.2% year-on-year decline in operating profit, primarily due to the absence of major hit titles compared to the previous fiscal year and increased advertising and logistics costs.
- The 'Others' segment saw a 11.9% decline in full-year net sales to 17.9 billion JPY, impacted by a withdrawal from certain product sales and a cyberattack that affected inter-segment transactions.
The Evolution of Console Gaming: Insights on the Switch 2’s Debut
The Nintendo Switch 2, launching June 5 at $450, is projected to be the fastest-selling console system ever in its first two years, despite a lowered 2025 worldwide unit sales forecast from 17 million to 15 million due to pricing concerns and potential tariffs.
- The Nintendo Switch 2, launching June 5th, is projected to be the fastest-selling console ever, despite DFC Intelligence lowering its 2025 unit sales forecast from 17 million to 15 million due to pricing concerns.
- The Switch 2 will feature backward compatibility with original Switch games, offer upgrade packs for specific titles (some free for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers, others $10-$20), and include exclusive classic GameCube titles for Expansion Pack subscribers.
- The console's launch lineup includes seven new titles and 10 upgraded existing games like Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077, and Street Fighter 6, with free upgrades for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom for online expansion subscribers.
Switched On: April 3, 2025
This document, "Switched On: April 3, 2025," provides an analysis of the Nintendo Switch 2's official unveiling, focusing on its hardware, software lineup, and price point, alongside other brief industry news.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 launches at a base price of $449, with a $499 bundle option, creating a potential barrier to adoption for the brand's traditionally family-oriented consumer base.
- Hardware specifications include a 7.9-inch 1080p display, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers with mouse-like functionality, and 4K docked performance, supported by a new Discord-integrated GameChat service.
- The software launch strategy features first-party titles like a new 3D Donkey Kong and Mario Kart World, alongside third-party support including Cyberpunk 2077, Street Fighter 6, and the exclusive From Software title The Duskbloods.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 for $450/£396/€470
The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on June 5, priced at $450, £396, and €470.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on June 5, 2025, with a retail price of $450/£396/€470.
- The console features significant hardware upgrades, including 256GB of storage, 4K resolution in docked mode, 3D audio, a larger screen, and an additional USB-C port.
- A new open-world title, 'Mario Kart World,' will serve as the primary launch game, with a 'Donkey Kong Bananza' title following in July 2025.
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