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NEXON Unveils The First Berserker: Khazan Launching Early 2025 Thru Action-Packed gamescom ONL Trailer

Players Can Dive Into Challenging and Thrilling Gameplay Through A Technical Closed Beta Test for Neople’s Hardcore Action RPG, Set in the DNF Universe, this October

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August 20, 2024

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NEXON :

COLOGNE, Germany – August 20, 2024 – Today, NEXON and Neople released a brand-new cinematic and gameplay trailer for The First Berserker: Khazan (Khazan) at gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL); revealing that the game will be launching in early 2025 for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and Xbox Series X | S. Neople, the studio which has been thrilling Dungeon&Fighter (DNF) fans for almost 20 years, is giving players an opportunity to get their hands on early gameplay at the gamescom 2024 show floor and broader through a Technical Closed Beta Test happening via PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X starting on October 11, 2024.


The brand-new gamescom ONL 2024 trailer for Khazan can be viewed via YouTube HERE


The trailer focuses on the title’s intense battle scenes and storyline, allowing players to immerse themselves in the past of Khazan. Players can enjoy various boss fights with formidable foes such as Blade Phantom, and engage in a unique atmosphere represented by 3D cel animated graphics. Experience diverse mechanics and various patterns with the newly revealed Spear and Greatsword. Those interested in learning more about Khazan can jump into the first-ever public hands-on during gamescom from August 21 to August 25 located at 9.1 Hall B-029.


During their hands-on time, players will get to experience a variety of features for The First Berserker: Khazan, including:

 

  • A Compelling Story – As the forgotten hero, players will reclaim battle-hardened skills forged in fierce combat, seeking vengeance against those who defame and oppose them. 

  • Hardcore Action & Diverse Mechanics – Players can engage in thrilling combat that evolves in style and tempo as the character grows by successfully tackling more challenging missions, facing formidable bosses, acquiring powerful gears and more.

  • Immersive Graphics & 3D Cel Animation Through realistically depicted backgrounds and character motions, players can feel as if they are watching a dark fantasy drawn through unique cartoon style rendering and intricate actions.

Additionally, those who will not be attending gamescom still have a chance to participate in the first Technical Closed Beta playtest for The First Berserker: Khazan from October 11 to October 20. Detailed information on how to participate is available on the official website.


Players can keep tabs on all things The First Berserker: Khazan by following via X and watching out for more on YouTube. Players can also wishlist the game via the title’s website here and sign up to be notified of the upcoming playtest and news.


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More about The First Berserker: Khazan:
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game developed by Neople available for PC via Steam, PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and Xbox Series X | S in early 2025. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. Survive the relentless pursuit of imperial forces, navigate conspiracies aimed at killing Khazan and overcome the harsh environments encountered.

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.NEXON.co.jp/en/ 
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (NEXON) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, NEXON was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, NEXON was added to the Nikkei 225. NEXON currently has more than 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, NEXON completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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