The First Berserker: Khazan Reveals EPIC Stats on Anniversary!

Developer Neople and publisher Nexon are celebrating the first anniversary of The First Berserker: Khazan, a Soulslike RPG. Junho Lee, creative director, revealed interesting data about the game. Lee expressed his dedication to the game: "I poured my heart into making Khazan, telling myself that this would be the game I stake my entire career on, leaving absolutely nothing in the tank."

Lee also mentioned that the development team felt energized thanks to the players' support. The community has been fundamental to the game's success, demonstrating their enthusiasm and dedication.

35% of players finished the game on Normal difficulty, while 40% discovered "the truth" and 25% went "deeper into darkness." These figures reflect the variety of experiences the game offers and the players' ability to choose the level of challenge that best suits their skills. The diversity of options allows players to enjoy the game at their own pace.

The game has managed to capture the attention of different types of players, from those looking for a more relaxed experience to those who prefer extreme challenges.

On Expert difficulty, Viper was the deadliest boss, with 17,734,694 deaths. They were followed by Volbano with over 16 million deaths and Maluca with over 12 million. On Hardcore difficulty, Maluca was the most difficult boss, with 206,169 deaths, followed by Ozma with 154,202 deaths and Elamein with 151,835 deaths. In total, adding all difficulties, there were 273,804,045 player deaths.

These data demonstrate the difficulty and challenge that the game offers, as well as the variety of strategies that players must employ to overcome the bosses.

Falls caused over 20 million deaths, status effects over 5.5 million, and traps 2.2 million. The deadliest non-boss enemies were Prince Spider, Lunatic Destroyer, and Wild Bear. This data reveals the game's attention to detail and the need for players to always be alert.

The combination of different dangers creates a challenging and exciting gaming experience, where every step can be crucial for survival.

The spear was the main weapon chosen by 38% of players, followed by the use of two weapons (37%) and the greatsword (25%). The Bloodthirsty Fiend's Dual Wield was the most used weapon, followed by the Sentinel's Greatsword and the Survivor's Spear. Surprisingly, 43 bosses were defeated without using weapons, only with fists.

This data demonstrates the diversity of play styles and the freedom the game offers to players. The possibility of choosing between different weapons and strategies allows each player to find the way of playing that best suits their skills and preferences.

Players preferred the Bloodthirsty Fiend, followed by the Crimson Fiend and the Golden. Kenta the Unyielding was the most popular Phantom, invoked 23,355,981 times, followed by Wulfric the Resilient, invoked almost 7 million times. When leveling up, players prioritized endurance, which was raised 37,442,742 times.

This data highlights the importance of strategy and collaboration in the game. The choice of defenses and Phantoms can make a difference in the most difficult battles.

The fastest completion time of the game was two hours and ten minutes. The player defeated 16 bosses in that time. The fastest bosses to be defeated were Reese (17 seconds), Aratra (13 seconds) and Shactuka (16 seconds).

These achievements demonstrate the dedication and skill of the Hardcore player community. The pursuit of efficiency and the overcoming of limits are key characteristics of this group of players.

The studio is working on a commemorative armor and weapons set for The First Berserker: Khazan. The Immortal Fury Set will be available to all players who have purchased the game. This addition promises to maintain the interest of the players and offer new experiences.

The launch of this set is a sign of the studio's commitment to the game and its community.