Summary
The First Berserker: Khazan, a new action RPG from the Korean developer Neople, will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 02, 2025. Those interested in trying out the hardcore gameplay found inThe First Berserker: Khazanwon’t have to wait that long, however, as a demo will be available on July 09, 2025.
First revealed in December 2023,The First Berserker: Khazanis a single-player title set in the same universe asDungeon Fighter Online, a multiplayerbeat ‘em up titlefirst released in Korea in 2005 and ported globally in 2015. Incredibly,Dungeon Fighter Onlineremains one of the highest-grossing games of all time, earning over $22 billion in revenue by June 2023.The First Berserker: Khazanpromises to be darker than its inspiration, featuring gruesome, fast-paced combat with a distinctive anime style. The first 15 minutes of the game was shown during Gamescom in August, though a concrete release date remained a mystery. Finally, those eager to get their hands on the title have answers.
During The Game Awards 2024, it was announced thatThe First Berserker: Khazanwill be released on July 24, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. Additionally, Neople and publisher Nexon revealed that a demo would be coming to all platforms on January 16, transporting players into the role of “the ancestor of all Slayers.” All saved data in the demo can be transferred to the full game. Curious players were able to see fresh footage of the title in a new trailer, highlighting the inspiration Khazan seems to take fromtheBerserkmanga seriesand FromSoftware’sSoulsgames. The newest trailer forThe First Berserker: Khazanis backed by some serious star power, as the Russo Brothers, known for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, supervised fans’ latest glimpse into the RPG.
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More information regarding pre-order bonuses for thechallenging semi-Soulslikehas also been revealed. Those purchasing the Standard Edition, either digitally or physically, will get the “Fallen Star” Armor Set alongside the base game. The digital-only Deluxe Edition will include the base game, the aforementioned “Fallen Star” Armor Set, the “Hero” Armor and Weapon Sets, a digital artbook, the game’s soundtrack, and 72-hour early access to the game.
The Game Awards 2024 was packed with surprises, including the first trailer forThe Witcher 4, which revealed Ciri as the game’s protagonist. Team Asobi’sAstro Botsnagged the coveted Game of the Year award, along with Best Game Direction, Best Action/Adventure, and Best Family Game.
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The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.Khazan and Ozma, the heroes who saved the Pell Los Empire from Hismar the Berserk Dragon and the Dragon Legion. However, General Khazan, falsely accused of treason, becomes a wretched outcast as he is condemned to exile beyond the empire through brutal torture.YOU MUST PREVAILSurvive the relentless pursuit of imperial forces, navigate conspiracies aimed at killing Khazan, and overcome the harsh environments you encounter.YOU MUST REMEMBERYou were once a hero in the history of Arad, a once-in-a-lifetime figure. Recall the forgotten skills of battle learned through brutal torture and slay the enemies who defame and stand against you.YOU MUST RECLAIMFind all potential enemies, reclaim everything that was taken from you, seek revenge, and regain the honor and glory that rightfully belong to you.StoryThe First Berserker: Khazan is a game that adapts the universe of DNF (one of Nexon’s globally known intellectual properties), dealing with the story of Ozma and Khazan.The player will become the hero “Khazan,” the ancestor of all Slayers and the one who defeated Hismar the Berserk Dragon, proceeding to uncover the truth of his downfall within the empire.ActionThe First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game.Experience DNF’s frantic hack and slash style mixed with hardcore action as Khazan’s devastating battles await you.GrowthThe First Berserker: Khazan is an RPG with various equipment and perks to customize your own way of growth.Play as the protagonist “Khazan,” upgrading not only character abilities but also combining different types of weapon and armor abilities to match your playstyle.
