Ethan Crossfield 
Players waiting for a closer look at FromSoftware's The Duskbloods now have a leaked roster of 14 character classes to examine before the game's Closed Network Test. The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive combines Soulslike influences with a class-driven lineup, and the leaked descriptions point to a cast built around distinctly grotesque forms of blood-based combat. Sign-ups for the test have already closed, so anyone who did not receive access will need to follow official updates rather than expect to join this session.
What changed ahead of The Duskbloods test
Detailed information about every character and their associated class has appeared online ahead of the test, which runs from August 21 through August 23. The leak was first reported by Vice, giving fans their first broad look at how the roster may be structured. The available descriptions present each fighter as more than a conventional role: their abilities, visual identity, and backstory are closely tied to blood, decay, mutation, or bodily transformation. That makes the lineup look closer to a collection of highly specialized heroes than a traditional Soulslike protagonist roster. The information should still be treated as leaked material rather than a final, officially presented overview.
Who is included in the leaked roster
The 14 revealed names cover a wide range of unsettling concepts. Walter, the Blood-Eater, tracks weaknesses through scent, while Gillian, the Guillotine, is a mutated executioner hunting the Blood of the Beginning. Veronica, the Foul-Rot, spreads blisters and decay; Sebastian, the Nail-Pierced, converts his remaining blood into bursts of strength. Maurice, the Coffin Bearer, carries his dead family in an iron coffin, and Oscar, the Thread-Torn, grafts stolen flesh onto himself. Ulan, the Mud-Treader, leaves a poisonous swamp behind her, while Isabel, the Candle-Snuffer, uses living shadows to drain opponents. Randolph, the Gut-Rinner, combines a spear with mechanical equipment and flight. Yuri, the Gazer-of-Flesh, attacks through a stare; Camilla, the Ash-Crown, weaponizes blood and ash; and Baldur, the Rust-Gospel, turns bloody prayers into attacks. Elsa, the Dusk-Silt, becomes poisonous blood-mud, while the Nameless Shadow can copy techniques from different bloodlines.
What comes next for players
The Closed Network Test is limited to players who secured access before sign-ups ended. Those selected are expected to provide the first meaningful hands-on indication of how these classes function in actual matches, including whether their unusual identities translate into clearly differentiated playstyles. For everyone else, the test may still offer useful signals through official announcements and permitted player coverage. FromSoftware has not yet provided a proper release date in the supplied information, although The Duskbloods is still expected to launch this year. The test's outcome could therefore become the next important step toward clarifying the game's wider release plans.
What players should know
- The leak lists 14 character classes for The Duskbloods.
- The Closed Network Test takes place from August 21 to August 23.
- Test registration has ended, so new players cannot sign up for this session.
- The Duskbloods is described as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
- The leaked roster is not a substitute for official final details.
- No specific release date has been provided, though the game is still expected this year.
Expert View
The leak is useful because it establishes the scale and tone of The Duskbloods' roster, but it does not yet prove how balanced or enjoyable these classes will be in practice. The test should matter more than the names alone: players will need to see whether the extreme designs create meaningful tactical variety rather than just memorable character art. Until FromSoftware confirms the details and shares a release date, following the test's verified results is wiser than treating the leaked descriptions as a final preview.
