The First Berserker: Khazan Launches Tomorrow with Positive Reviews but Faces Critical Bug

The Soulslike RPG set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe has an 80 Metacritic score but is hindered by a progression-affecting bug involving a key in-game item.

The First Berserker: Khazan, developed by Neople and published by Nexon, launches on March 27, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Deluxe Edition priced at $69.99.
The game is a Soulslike action RPG set 800 years before Dungeon Fighter Online, with a revenge-driven narrative starring Khazan, voiced by Ben Starr.
Early reviews have been positive, with an aggregated Metacritic score of 80, marking a warm reception from Western audiences.
A critical bug involving the Primeval Regression Orb has been identified, causing stat miscalculations when used with the Deluxe Edition's Hero’s Weapon and Armor set, potentially hindering player progression.
Developers have acknowledged the issue and are working on a fix; players are advised to avoid using the item consecutively to prevent the bug from occurring.