The First Berserker: Khazan fans have figured out a way to effectively pause the game. The method works on multiple different systems, so fans who have been struggling with The First Berserker: Khazan may be able to use this to their advantage.
The First Berserker: Khazan has received positive reviews, with the game offering an anime-stylized and extremely difficult Soulslike experience for players. While the response from critics and players have been largely positive, the game hasn’t been entirely without complaints. This includes the fact that The First Berserker: Khazan doesn’t let players pause. While this keeps players on their toes, it can also cause frustration for some.
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Creative players have discovered a way to effectively pause The First Berserker: Khazan. As brought to the attention of the fandom by Reddit user ScholarElectronic730, players on PlayStation 5 can pause the game by long-pressing the PS button on their DualSense controllers. This suspends the game entirely until players choose to go back to the game. This same method can also be used on Xbox and Steam Deck. Xbox users can press the Xbox button/Nexus button to pause the game in the background. On Steam Deck, players will need to press the power button to suspend the device, which also pauses the game.
The First Berserker: Khazan Players Express Frustration With Lack of Pause
For game developers, one reason for excluding a pause button in a single-player title like The First Berserker: Khazan is to maintain tension and focus. Stakes are high in Soulslike games, and if a player can’t pause to briefly take a moment to relax, clear their mind, or strategize, it makes them even more difficult. However, many The First Berserker: Khazan players have complained about the lack of pause feature. For players who find themselves in a situation that calls for their immediate attention, inability to pause can mean the difference between winning and losing a fight. Having to give up on an otherwise good attempt at a fight because real life can’t wait can be extremely frustrating. Some have expressed confusion and annoyance that the developers would deprive players of a pause function when there are still ways to work around it.
While The First Berserker: Khazan has revealed DLC is in the works for the title, there has been no indication that an official pause feature will be added to the game. For now, players on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam Deck may want to implement the alternate methods of pausing the game.
- Released
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March 27, 2025
- Developer(s)
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Neople
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 4
- PC Release Date
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March 27, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
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March 27, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
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March 27, 2025