The Nexon team is not only active as developers but also as publishers. In addition to The First Descendant, the studio is currently responsible for the release of The First Berserker: Khazan on Steam. This time, we are dealing with a brutal Soulslike instead of a shooter.
What is The First Berserker: Khazan? Although the name is similarly structured to Nexon’s current hit, the game comes from the developer Neople. In the title, we take on the role of Khazan, a former general.
- Khazan and his friend Ozma, the most powerful wizard of all time, defeat the dragon Hismar. The two are celebrated as national heroes after their victory.
- The emperor becomes envious of the two and accuses them of treason. Ozma is killed, while Khazan is banished to the icy mountains.
- Therefore, Khazan embarks on a quest for revenge to eliminate his enemies.
As is common in a role-playing game, we can equip Khazan with various items. The items provide different bonuses that strengthen the protagonist. There will also be several types of weapons and character skills.
The gameplay is a typical Soulslike. We encounter extremely difficult enemies and bosses whose tactics we must understand. This way, we can parry or dodge attacks at the right moment.
In the following trailer, the developers provide more details about the story of The First Berserker: Khazan:
Everything You Need to Know About the Release of The First Berserker: Khazan
When will the title be released? The publisher and the development team indicate a release for 2025. A more precise timeframe will likely be provided in the coming months.
On which platforms will the game be available? The First Berserker: Khazan will be released for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Is there a German voiceover? Unfortunately, The First Berserker: Khazan will not have a German voiceover but will only feature German texts and subtitles. Instead, players can choose between English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean voiceovers.
What does the gameplay look like? In another YouTube video about the game, the developers showcase 15 minutes of gameplay. In it, we see the beginning after Khazan has been banished to the snowy mountains. Khazan first fights against some guards before encountering a yeti-like creature.
What’s noticeable about the gameplay: The developers did not hold back on the blood. After the hits and especially in the intro, there is so much red life essence visible that we wonder how the hero even got this far without a blood donation.
In addition to The First Berserker: Khazan, Nexon has three other games planned for the West. Through the new titles, the publisher and developer are experiencing a significant upturn, which is reflected in the business figures of Q2 2024: The MMO company behind First Descendant makes more money than ever before – Developing 4 new games that are set to come to the West
