Image: FromSoftware / NintendoIt's perhaps fair to say that Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods has many FromSoftware fans feeling rather conflicted. The focus is very much on PvP gameplay, which isn't totally alien to players of Dark Souls and Elden Ring, but suggested to some that the game might not have the strong single-player focus and narrative we've come to admire in FromSoftware's titles.In an interview with Nintendo, FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has moved to dampen these fears, pointing out that the mechanics will allow players who don't like PvP to still enjoy themselves:The Duskbloods implements Victory Points, which are responsible for ultimately deciding the outcome of a match. To obtain Victory Points, direct combat is of course important, but its not the only way. Some players may prefer to earn points by avoiding direct combat and instead engaging in more opportunistic behavior. How you earn points is entirely up to you.Miyazaki then goes on to outline the way variables within each match help keep things fresh:Another important aspect is match variables, such as the event system. This system has the potential to alter the course of the match, such as special enemy spawns and additional objectives with accompanying bonus rewards.In the trailer, you may have noticed a giant stone face looming in the sky. This is one example of the events that can occur in a match. In this case, the appearance of this stone face affects the environment and changes match rewards, which can have an immediate impact on player motivations and objectives.These events dont happen all the time, and I hope discovering them gives players some incentive to keep coming back.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube802kThe interviewer makes the observation that "even those who tend to shy away from PvP can still enjoy themselves," to which Miyazaki says:That was the intention. I personally am not much of a PvP person, and I wanted to make something thats satisfying even for players like me.While the goal of a match is to obtain First Blood, there are personal objectives that provide separate rewards to the player as well, so I hope these add to the fun of each engagement. "We tried something cute for a change"How do you make Soulslikes more terrifying? Add PvPvE, of course[source nintendo.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Damien has been writing professionally about tech and video games since 2007 and oversees all of Hookshot Media's sites from an editorial perspective. He's also the editor of Time Extension, the network's newest site, which paradoxically is all about gaming's past glories. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesSwitch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably ExpectingYou'd better sit down for this...Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2025Still no specifics, mind youGameCube Games Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Online On Switch 2Including Zelda: Wind Waker!Which Nintendo Switch Games Aren't Fully Compatible With Switch 2?Keep updated with this guide from the Big N