Publisher Nexon and developer Neople shared new gameplay for The First Berserker: Khazan, their new single-player ARPG set in the Dungeon Fighter Online universe.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new gameplay with developer commentary:

Khazan and Ozma, the heroes who saved the Pell Los Empire from Hismar the Berserk Dragon and the Dragon Legion. However, 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 that adapts the universe of DNF (one of Nexon’s globally known intellectual properties), 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 Hismar the Berserk Dragon, proceeding to uncover the truth of his downfall within the empire.

Action

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. Experience DNF’s frantic hack and slash style mixed with hardcore action as Khazan’s devastating battles await you.

Growth

The First Berserker: Khazan is an RPG with various equipment and perks to customize your own way of growth. Play as the protagonist “Khazan,” upgrading not only character abilities but also combining different types of weapon and armor abilities to match your playstyle.

Features

• YOU MUST PREVAIL – Survive the relentless pursuit of imperial forces, navigate conspiracies aimed at killing Khazan, and overcome the harsh environments you encounter.
• YOU MUST REMEMBER – You were once a hero in the history of Arad, a once-in-a-lifetime figure. Recall the forgotten skills of battle learned through brutal torture and slay the enemies who defame and stand against you.
• YOU MUST RECLAIM – Find all potential enemies, reclaim everything that was taken from you, seek revenge, and regain the honor and glory that rightfully belong to you.

The First Berserker: Khazan is set to launch in early 2025 for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.