Khazan Releases New Update for Early Access Version

Developer Neople has released a hotfix for The First Berserker: Khazan that aims to fix a progression-halting bug on PC. The First Berserker: Khazan is a tried-and-true tale of revenge starring the popular voice actor Ben Starr. Khazan himself was once a celebrated general who was betrayed by his empire and labeled a traitor. After a brief encounter with death, he is revived by warrior spirits seeking a living vessel.

Gamers who pick up the title should be prepared for a lengthy journey, as The First Berserker: Khazan can take up to 35 hours to complete the main story and over 50 hours to experience everything the game has to offer. Many fans seem to be excited by the prospect of a soulslike that offers a longer experience, especially since it has been receiving a lot of praise for its intense boss battles and engaging combat.

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In a recent post on Reddit, binpark, the Community Manager for Neople, announced the release of two hotfixes for the soulslike, which is currently in its early access period for gamers who purchased the deluxe edition of The First Berserker: Khazan. The updates are meant to correct instances where closing the title in the middle of a loading screen halts player progression, creating a major issue for those trying to advance the game’s main story. The updates are currently being released on Steam and fans are encouraged to update their game as soon as possible.

The First Berserker: Khazan Releases a Hotfix to Address a Progression-Halting Bug

Binpark noted that the same issues seem to be present on the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the title, and Neople intends to release a hotfix on those platforms as soon as possible. Gamers who run up against the issue may want to take advantage of a workaround that involves loading into the title and recovering their save data. Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing just how much progress may be lost when performing the recovery. While some players were disappointed to hear about the bugs, many weren’t deterred and stated that they would be booting up the game as soon as possible. Fans looking to experience The First Berserker: Khazan‘s intense soulslike combat won’t have to wait long, as the title is currently in early access and will be fully available to all players on March 27.

As of writing, The First Berserker: Khazan has enjoyed favorable reviews and has a score of 80 on OpenCritic. Many reviewers have praised the title’s boss fights, suggesting that it might be one of the most difficult soulslikes on the market. With a whole new world to explore and a wealth of fresh bosses to face off against, many players are looking forward to seeing what The First Berserker: Khazan has to offer.

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March 27, 2025

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Neople