Summary
- Players demand the removal of the distracting build number in The First Berserker: Khazan as it poses a potential hazard to their hardware.
- Neople remains silent on the issue despite player complaints and fears about possible burn-in on OLED displays.
- Despite the successful launch, players want the build number issue addressed quickly to maintain the game's popularity and engagement.
Since nearly the game's launch, The First Berserker: Khazan players have urged the developers to remove the build number. While displaying a build number on the title screen is commonplace for games, the issue with The First Berserker: Khazan is that it shows this information during gameplay, which many players consider both a distraction and a potential hazard to their hardware.
This build number that players are now complaining about has been there since The First Berserker: Khazan' s demo. Players expected it to disappear after the game's full launch, as is typical with other titles. However, that wasn't the case, and those who purchased the game were surprised to see a six-digit number still displayed in the bottom-left corner.
The First Berserker: Khazan Devs on How the Game Fits into the DNF Universe
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The First Berserker: Kazhan players have a valid reason to want the build number removed as quickly as possible. They view this not only as a distraction in a Soulslike game with intense combat, but also as a potential cause for burn-in on some OLED displays. Now, some experts may disagree with this claim, as the burn-in phenomenon is thought to develop over long periods of time. However, players argue that the risk is unjustifiable since the developers could easily transfer the build number elsewhere, perhaps to the title screen, where it wouldn't create a static element.
The First Berserker: Khazan Players Want the Build Number Removed
Recently, The First Berserker: Khazan warned players about a potential bug despite releasing a hotfix before the global launch. However, the game's developer, Neople, has remained silent about the build number issue, leaving players uncertain whether it will be fixed soon. Some have suggested that this unique six-digit number is likely intended to help identify potential bugs as the developer collects data from players' gameplay. However, dissatisfied fans believe that this could be handled in a standard manner, similar to almost all other games that display build numbers either on the title screen or in the pause menu rather than during gameplay.
Although the game has some minor performance issues, The First Berserker: Khazan seems to have been a success for the Korean game developer Neople. It's already in the running for the best Soulslike game of the year, and sales seem strong across all platforms. Khazan' s popularity will likely lead to more content in the future and ongoing performance enhancements to keep the fan base engaged. After all, Neople has proven its commitment by supporting Dungeon Fighter Online for nearly a decade. So, it wouldn't be unusual for the company to show the same dedication to The First Berserker: Khazan.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- March 27, 2025
- Developer(s)
- Neople
- Publisher(s)
- Nexon
WHERE TO PLAY
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- PC Release Date
- March 27, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 27, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 27, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
