Overview
- FromSoftware halted the first closed network test on Friday after large numbers of participants received “Failed to log in” errors and remained stuck at the title screen.
- The studio apologized on social media, posted a multi‑language instruction manual, and advised testers to try wired connections or move closer to their router while engineers work on server stability.
- The test is split into four‑hour windows through August 24 and deliberately exposes only limited content — for example one of three launch maps and six of ten characters — so gameplay balance and features may still change before release.
- Leaked hands‑on footage and strict no‑capture rules shaped early public impressions, and FromSoftware says these tests are meant to stress servers and gather feedback to refine matchmaking, balance, and onboarding.
- The canceled session creates uncertainty over the remaining windows and could force added test slots or extra server work ahead of the game’s planned Switch 2 release in 2026, affecting testers who signed up for narrow timeframes.