"Khazan: The First Berserker Revealed"

The First Berserker: Khazan is an upcoming action-packed soulslike RPG that brings Khazan—the iconic warrior from the DNF universe—into the spotlight. With intense combat, deep lore, and challenging boss battles, the game has been building momentum with a steady stream of updates and announcements. Dive in to explore the latest news and developments shaping its highly anticipated release.

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The First Berserker Khazan News

2025

May 9

⚫ Nexon and Neople have announced that The First Berserker: Khazan will receive a major update on May 15, introducing two new boss rush modes under the Ultimate Challenge banner. Designed for players seeking high-octane combat and greater replayability, these modes will test even the most seasoned warriors. A second update is scheduled for late May to early June, which will include gameplay refinements and a significant buff to the game’s Phantom Form Mode, enhancing its utility and appeal during intense encounters.

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

March 27

⚫ Neople has issued an official warning regarding a critical bug linked to the Primeval Regression Orb in The First Berserker: Khazan. The issue arises when players reset their level while equipped with the pre-order “Hero’s Weapon and Armor” set, potentially leading to permanent stat loss. This bug may cause incorrect stat displays, affect Lacrima-based upgrade costs, and in some cases, reduce stats below the minimum threshold of 10.

The root cause lies in the +5 flat stat bonus from the pre-order gear, which interferes with stat recalculations during respecs. A patch is currently in development, and players are strongly advised to avoid using the Orb while wearing the bonus set.

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

March 24

⚫ A hotfix has been deployed for the PC version of The First Berserker: Khazan to resolve a progression-blocking bug affecting early access players. The issue, which could corrupt or stall save data, has also been reported on PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Neople has confirmed that console-specific hotfixes are in the pipeline.

As a temporary workaround, players can attempt to recover progress by reloading the game, though the risk of partial progress loss remains uncertain.

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

March 12

⚫ Developer Neople has confirmed that The First Berserker: Khazan has officially gone gold, marking the completion of development and finalizing the build for release. With the game now locked and ready for distribution, anticipation builds ahead of its global launch on March 27, 2025.

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

February 26

⚫ Ahead of its March release, Neople has unveiled new footage highlighting several of The First Berserker: Khazan’s intense boss encounters. First revealed at The Game Awards 2023, the game continues to captivate fans with its dark aesthetic, intricate combat mechanics, and punishing enemy designs. The latest boss showcases reinforce its identity as a true soulslike experience rooted in the DNF universe.

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

February 25

⚫ The First Berserker: Khazan is now featured in Steam Next Fest, running from February 24 to March 3, 2025. The playable demo includes Mission 1: Mount Heinmach and Mission 2: Stormpass—identical to the early access version. The demo will remain available even after the event concludes.

Players can pre-order the Standard and Deluxe Editions on Steam until March 27, unlocking exclusive in-game bonuses. Early access begins March 24, with the full launch set for March 27, 2025.

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

January 27

⚫ Nexon has released the previously demo-exclusive trailer for The First Berserker: Khazan, making it accessible to all fans. Originally hidden behind the completion of the demo—launched on January 16—the trailer offers a deeper look into the game’s narrative, combat flow, and atmospheric world design. The demo quickly topped Steam’s most-played charts, showcasing strong player interest.

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

January 19

⚫ Samsung Electronics has partnered with Nexon Korea and Neople to enhance The First Berserker: Khazan with cutting-edge 3D visuals. Utilizing Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor technology, the collaboration delivers an immersive, glasses-free 3D gaming experience tailored to the game’s dynamic environments and combat sequences.

This integration aims to elevate player immersion, offering a new dimension of visual depth and realism.

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

January 17

⚫ The official demo for The First Berserker: Khazan is now live across all platforms—PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Weighing in at 30GB, the demo features two full missions: Mount Heinmach and Stormpass, delivering approximately three to four hours of gameplay. Importantly, player progress in the demo will carry over to the full game upon purchase, allowing a seamless transition into the complete experience.

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

2024

December 12

⚫ Nexon and Neople have officially announced the release date for The First Berserker: Khazan: March 27, 2025. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free playable demo is scheduled to release on January 16, 2025, giving players an early taste of its challenging combat and rich world design.

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