FromSoftware has acknowledged that player onboarding has historically been one of the studio's weaker areas, and Nintendo is now helping address that issue for The Duskbloods.

According to FromSoftware president and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki, the partnership with Nintendo has been particularly valuable because of the complexity of The Duskbloods' systems and the challenge of explaining them clearly to players.

FromSoftware's games have often been known for throwing players into unfamiliar worlds with limited direct guidance. While this approach has become part of the studio's identity, Miyazaki admitted that players have sometimes been left to discover how the games work largely on their own.

The Duskbloods provides an opportunity to change that approach. Nintendo is assisting with tutorials and onboarding systems, using an area where the company has considerable experience across its own games.

Miyazaki explained that the relationship has also provided ongoing feedback, ideas, and balancing support. These contributions have become especially important because The Duskbloods contains systems and rules that are more complex than those found in many previous FromSoftware titles.

Despite the improved onboarding, the game is not being simplified. Early gameplay and previews have shown that The Duskbloods remains a highly complex experience, with a particularly strong focus on aerial combat and a wide range of mechanics for players to master.

The game is also being designed to give players considerable freedom in how they approach its content. According to Miyazaki, much of what is included will be able to be tackled at the player's own pace, making the Nintendo Switch 2 an especially suitable platform for the experience.

The collaboration between FromSoftware and Nintendo could therefore result in a game that remains challenging and unconventional while making its systems easier for newcomers to understand.

The Duskbloods is still officially scheduled for release in 2026, but an exact launch date has not been confirmed. A September 24 date had reportedly appeared in recent coverage, but that date was later identified as an error and should not be treated as an official release announcement.