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Coverage· Nintendo· Published Aug 24, 2026

The Duskbloods began on Nintendo Switch, and the team welcomed Nintendo Switch 2

The Duskbloods began development for Nintendo Switch in 2021. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki said the team found development on the original hardware very challenging and was very happy when Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled.

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In a recent interview with The Verge, director Hidetaka Miyazaki said The Duskbloods was initially developed for the original Nintendo Switch in 2021, where the hardware presented a very steep challenge for the team. The project later became a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, which the team felt could finally realize the game’s full potential.

Why It Matters

The project’s move from an original Nintendo Switch development target to a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive changes both its hardware scope and expected performance ceiling. It also explains why the team viewed Nintendo Switch 2’s reveal as significant: the newer platform was seen as a way to realize the game’s full potential.

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  • mynintendonews.comDocumentOriginal

    The Duskbloods started life on Switch in 2021 and team were “very happy” with Switch 2 reveal

    “The Duskbloods director Hidetaka Miyazaki has recently spoken to The Verge about the promising upcoming multiplayer exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2. Mr. Miyazaki confirmed that The Duskbloods was…”
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