A release date rumor for The Duskbloods circulated after preview coverage went live, with at least one outlet appearing to accidentally reveal timing information in their write-up. Nintendo has since denied the specifics of that leak, though the company's denial hasn't fully put speculation to rest among observers tracking the game's development.
The situation underscores how preview embargoes can occasionally slip details into public view before official announcements. With Switch 2 still ramping up its software pipeline, timing around major releases remains a point of interest for players and press alike.
- A Duskbloods preview accidentally included what looked like a release date before Nintendo disputed the information.
- Preview coverage for the Switch 2 version has begun rolling out across outlets.
- Nintendo's response hasn't entirely quelled curiosity about when the game will actually launch.
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GamesRadar+
· Aug 20, 17:18 UTC
Nintendo denies The Duskbloods' September release date in the least convincing way possible
It's probably not coming so soon, but Nintendo's doing a bad job convincing me of that
Nintendo Life
· Aug 20, 15:20 UTC
Nintendo Denies Rumoured Release Date For The Duskbloods
Update: Okay, false alarm. You might have seen that a bunch of previews have now gone live for The Duskbloods on Switch 2. One of these, however, might have mistakenly revealed the game's planned release date. The Guardian 's preview lists…