The First Berserker: Khazan has thrilled fans with its latest gameplay trailer, showcased during IGN Fan Fest on February 27, 2025. Developed by South Korean developer Neople, the trailer offers a tantalizing glimpse into the diverse boss fights and a potential awakened form for the protagonist, Khazan.

New Gameplay Trailer Showcases Umbrella-Wielding Boss

The trailer highlights Khazan battling an intriguing umbrella-wielding boss, alongside two other formidable foes: Shactuka, a wolf-like beast, and the Specter of Bhangau, a ram-like creature armed with a hammer and spike. The umbrella-wielding boss appears to be significant, possibly tied to the main storyline, as evidenced by a brief cutscene preceding the battle. Although the HUD was not visible during the battle, the other bosses were clearly identified, offering fans a glimpse into the challenging encounters awaiting them.

Possible Awakened Form

A highlight of the trailer was Khazan's transformation into what seems to be an Awakened form. His usual samurai-like appearance shifts to a more imposing figure, enveloped in a red glow and clad in full body armor. This new form equips Khazan with a variety of weapons and enhances his attack speed and damage output, showcasing the game's dynamic combat mechanics.

The trailer demonstrated Khazan's ability to block projectiles, execute parries, and perform rapid combos, emphasizing the game's Souls-like elements. Despite the increased power, Khazan's attacks only marginally affected the bosses' health bars, suggesting a challenging yet rewarding combat experience. Although Neople has yet to confirm details about this awakened form, it appears designed to deliver significant damage and enable complex combo sequences.

Interested players can dive into the action with a free demo of The First Berserker: Khazan, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, covering the first two missions. The full game is slated for release on March 27, 2025, across the same platforms.

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