Khazan Emerges as the First Berserker

The First Berserker: Khazan is an upcoming action soulslike RPG starring Khazan, a legendary figure from the DNF universe. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game here!

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The First Berserker Khazan News

2025

May 9

Nexon and Neople have confirmed that The First Berserker: Khazan will receive its next major update on May 15, introducing two new boss rush modes as part of the "Ultimate Challenge" event. A second update is scheduled for late May to early June, which will include further adjustments, such as an enhancement to the game's Phantom Form Mode.

Read more: The First Berserker: Khazan ‘Ultimate Challenge’ update launches May 15 (Game Rant)

March 27

Neople has alerted The First Berserker: Khazan players about a critical bug associated with the Primeval Regression Orb. The issue arises when players reset their character level while equipped with the pre-order “Hero’s Weapon and Armor” set, which may lead to permanent stat reductions. This bug can cause stats to display incorrectly on the status screen, impact upgrade expenses using Lacrima, and even drop certain stats below the base value of 10.

According to Neople, the pre-order gear provides a flat +5 boost to all stats, and using the Orb while this bonus is active triggers faulty recalculations. A patch is currently being developed, and players are strongly recommended to avoid resetting their build while wearing the affected items.

Read more: First Berserker: Khazan Warns of Frustrating Bug (Game Rant)

March 24

Neople has deployed a hotfix for the PC edition of The First Berserker: Khazan to resolve a game-breaking bug that blocked progression for some early access players. Related issues have been identified on PlayStation and Xbox, and the developer has stated that console hotfixes are underway.

As a temporary solution, players can attempt to restore their save data by restarting the game, though the full extent of possible progress loss is still unknown.

Read more: The First Berserker: Khazan Releases New Update for Early Access Version (Game Rant)

March 12

Developer Neople has announced that The First Berserker: Khazan has officially gone gold ahead of its March 27 release, confirming that development is finished and the title is prepared for distribution.

Read more: The First Berserker: Khazan Has Gone Gold (Game Rant)

February 26

As its launch approaches next month, The First Berserker: Khazan has shared new details on several of its boss encounters. Initially revealed at The Game Awards 2023, this soulslike title continues to attract attention with regular trailers and updates highlighting its unique aesthetic and demanding combat.

Read more: The First Berzerker: Khazan Shows Off Boss Fights (Game Rant)

February 25

Nexon has announced that The First Berserker: Khazan will be part of Steam Next Fest, running from February 24 to March 3, 2025. The available demo includes Mission 1: Mount Heinmach and Mission 2: Stormpass—mirroring the content of the earlier demo, which will remain playable after the festival concludes.

Pre-orders for the Standard and Deluxe Editions are open on Steam until March 27, offering exclusive in-game rewards. Early access starts March 24, leading into the official release on March 27, 2025.

Read more: Meet The First Berserker: Khazan in Steam Next Fest (Steam)

January 27

Nexon has publicly released the trailer that was previously exclusive to The First Berserker: Khazan demo, giving more players an in-depth preview of the anticipated action RPG. The trailer was initially only accessible after finishing the demo, which debuted on January 16 and rapidly climbed to the top of Steam’s demo rankings.

Read more: The First Berserker: Khazan demo-exclusive trailer released (GodisAGeek)

January 19

Samsung Electronics has revealed a collaboration with Nexon Korea and developer Neople to deliver a state-of-the-art 3D gaming experience in The First Berserker: Khazan. This partnership uses Samsung’s advanced display technology—notably the Odyssey 3D monitor—to craft immersive 3D graphics throughout the game.

Read more: Samsung Partners With Nexon To Deliver Unparalleled 3D Gaming Experience With ‘The First Berserker: Khazan’ (Samsung)

January 17

Neople has launched the demo for The First Berserker: Khazan on all platforms, ahead of the full game’s March 27, 2025 release. The 30GB demo includes two missions—Mount Heinmach and Stormpass—providing roughly three to four hours of gameplay. Player progress from the demo can be carried over to the full version upon purchase.

Read more: The First Berserker: Khazan Demo Out Now; PC Requirements Revealed (WCCFTech)

2024

December 12

Nexon and developer Neople have announced that the action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan will launch on March 27, 2025. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. A playable demo is scheduled to arrive earlier on January 16, 2025.

Read more: The First Berserker: Khazan launches March 27, 2025 (Gematsu)