Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has said that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods doesn’t mean that FromSoftware is moving away from traditional single-player games.
The Duskbloods, a brand-new multiplayer-focused game fromFromSoftware, was announced during Wednesday’sNintendo Switch 2Direct.
Now, speaking as part of theNintendoCreator’s Voice series,Hidetaka Miyazakiexplained howThe Duskbloodscame to be, and his interest in the PvPvE genre.
Miyazaki revealed that The Duskbloods started as an originalNintendo Switchgame before Nintendo approached the team about making the game for Nintendo Switch 2.
“I’ve always found the PvPvE structure very interesting. It allows for a broad range of game-design ideas, while also letting us leverage our experience of designing challenging enemy encounters,” Miyazaki said.
However, Miyazaki was also quick to reassure fans that FromSoftware isn’t moving away from the style of game that made it the development giant it is today.
“As a side note, please allow me to address one thing. As previously mentioned, this is an online multiplayer title at its core, but this doesn’t mean that we as a company have decided to shift to a more multiplayer-focused direction with titles going forward.
“The Nintendo Switch 2 version ofElden Ringwas also announced, and we still intend to actively develop single-player-focused games such as this that embrace our more traditional style.”
The game will have over a dozen characters to play as according to Miyazaki. Characters will also be customisable.
Miyazaki also explained that the rat creature seen at the end of the trailer will function similarly to the fire keepers inDark Souls.
“They remain in the hub area, providing the player with advice and guidance,” he said.“I suppose you could say we tried doing something a little Nintendo-esque in the spirit of the partnership.
“We tried something cute for a change. Although, I will say this character is actually an elderly gentleman (laughter).”
