The First Berserker: Khazan

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pelos empire, whom overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

Gaming fans, prepare yourselves for a new adventure as First Berserker: Khazan makes its debut. Set for release on March 27, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this action-packed RPG is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Developed by Neople and published by Nexon, the game is a prequel to the immensely popular Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) universe, taking players back 800 years before the events of the original series.

The World of Khazan: The First Berserker

The game centers around Khazan, the legendary first Berserker. Known for his cursed blood that grants him overwhelming strength at the cost of sanity, Khazan is a key figure in the lore of the DFO universe. First Berserker: Khazan follows his story as he ventures through the perilous land of Arad, a continent teeming with demonic forces, ancient secrets, and powerful foes.

This prequel promises to give fans a closer look at the origins of the Berserker class while introducing newcomers to the rich lore of the DFO universe.

Gameplay: A Test of Skill and Strategy

Fans of challenging action RPGs like Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Nioh will find themselves right at home with First Berserker: Khazan. The game boasts a combat system built around precision, timing, and stamina management.

Demo and Early Impressions

To give players a taste of the action, a demo was released on January 16, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This demo offers a glimpse into the game’s combat mechanics, exploration, and progression systems. What’s even better is that all progress made in the demo can be carried over to the full game, allowing players to jump straight into the action on launch day.

Early reactions to the demo have been overwhelmingly positive. Players are praising the smooth combat mechanics, satisfying parry system, and the way the game captures the dark and gritty essence of the DFO universe.