The First Berserker: Khazan launches in 2025; first 15 minutes of gameplay and ‘Unveil the Universe’ developer diary

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The First Berserker: Khazan will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2025, publisher Nexon and developer Neople announced.

The companies also released the first 15 minutes of gameplay, as well as a new developer diary titled “Unveil the Universe,” which provides an inside look at the story from the developers.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nexon:


About
Khazan and Ozma, the heroes who saved Pelos Empire from the Berserk Dragon Hismar and the Dragon Legion. But General Khazan, falsely accused of treason, becomes a wretched outcast as he is condemned to exile beyond the empire through brutal torture.
Story

The First Berserker: Khazan is a game which adapts the universe of Dungeon & Fighter (one of Nexon’s globally known intelectual property), 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 Berserk Dragon Hismar, and proceed uncovering the truth of his downfall within the empire.
Action
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. Dungeon & Fighter‘s frantic hack-and-slash style mixed with hardcore action: Khazan’s devastating battle awaits you.
Growth
The First Berserker: Khazan is an RPG with various equipment and perks to customize your own way of growth. You play as the protagonist Khazan, not only upgrading character abilities but combining different types of weapon and armor ability to match your play style.
Key Features
  • You Must Prevail – Survive the imperial forces’ relentless pursuit and conspiracies to kill Khazan, and overcome the harsh environments you encounter.
  • You Must Remember – You were a once in a lifetime hero that the history of Arad. Recall the forgotten skills of battle from brutal torture and slay the enemies that defame and stand against you.
  • You Must Reclaim – Find all your potential enemies, reclaim everything that was taken from you, take revenge. And regain the honor and glory that rightfully belongs to you.


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Watch the footage below.
 

Zzero

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I have no interest in D&F but dig the barbarian aestetic. I wish it well.
 

quest4441

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The animations look rough but I hope they polish it up by next year, also the frame rate tanks a lot in many of the combat scenes
 

JAHGamer

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The animations look rough but I hope they polish it up by next year, also the frame rate tanks a lot in many of the combat scenes
It looks like a low budget god of war, the animation for the axe swing and ice troll boss are ripped straight from GoW
 

Vertigo

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Kinda looks dope. Refreshing art direction since we’re now in the era of Concord.

Cautiously optimistic.
 

Gediminas

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Oh look, a Chad, not some simpy bluehaired coomer gremlin. Automatic Win in my book.

Combat looks impactful, i felt throught the monitor when weapons collided.
I am ready for more. I hope, there is more combos in combat and different weapons.
 
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Looks really good actually. Always been super interested in DNF. This seems like a good way to get into the lore and story. Def looking forward to it