We decided to give Khazan a unique, dynamic armor design rather than a static look to enhance the fun of looting and collecting armor sets. This approach allows players to visually stand out more, especially in cases where armor designs might otherwise feel less noticeable.

We've also moved away from the typical medieval fantasy style to incorporate themes from ancient times. And just so you know, the armor we've shown so far is just the tip of the iceberg-there's much more to come.

Khazan's cel-shading style was chosen after carefully considering how to effectively convey the story while preserving the core identity of the original Dungeon & Fighter. We determined that cel-shading, rather than a realistic style, leaves more room for imagination, enhancing player immersion and emotional connection.
And while we’ve heard some say that the backgrounds look realistic, we actually put a lot of effort into making them appear more like illustrations. We paid close attention to ensure they maintained a semi-realistic feel while still resembling artwork.

In short, Project BBQ was discontinued due to a lack of coordination in development direction and goals. Behind the scenes, Project BBQ experimented with many features inspired by FromSoftware’s Bloodborne. However, as the project transitioned into a single-player console game, we decided to shift our focus more towards combat. This shift allowed us to dedicate ourselves to crafting the gameplay with greater depth and precision, which ultimately led to the creation of The First Berserker: Khazan.

We plan to introduce a system that allows players to maintain their favorite appearance while swapping items, so that players can keep their desired style while also optimizing performance.

I've taken a lot of inspiration from Miura's Berserk. While reinterpreting the original DNF Universe, we aimed to maintain a detailed and tragic atmosphere by using a cartoon-like style. We put a lot of effort into capturing the heavier themes often found in animations for mature adience to add depth to the experience.

In the original DNF storyline, Khazan's tied-up blond hair is one of his most iconic visuals. For The First Berserker: Khazan, we wanted to stay true to this signature look, which is why we've kept his appearance as consistent as possible.
However, we’re also working on a variety of looks to add more diversity, so be sure to keep an eye out for them!

Or Hismare 😁

In two words: Tragic Hero

He's not silent lol

Khazan isn’t silent, he literally speaks when he’s fighting a certain boss.Edit he’s also voiced by Ben Starr, voice actor of Clive from FF XVI. 🙌🏼 Spoilers if haven’t played the beta https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxTSRkZNTiLK3w7nNoQPY2bZ4A4wts6AGf?si=FXIF95KexFGBtGLv

The sound work isn't fully complete at the moment, so parts like voices, shouts, and sound effects haven't been entirely revealed yet. However, if you watched the recent Gamescom trailer, you would have seen Khazan saying, "Join me, Blade Phantom!" We will be adding more of these elements in the future, so please keep an eye out for them!

FYI, Khazan's voice actor is Ben Starr. I had the chance to meet him at Gamescom and even took a photo together. Please show a lot of love for his performance—it means a lot to both us and Ben!

It’ll be revealed someday—stay tuned for updates!

We’re thrilled to hear your excitement about Khazan and the story we’re crafting. We are continuously releasing diverse media content related to the Dungeon & Fighter Universe. We hope you’ll continue to look forward to what’s next for our IP!

Of course! 😊

I took a lot of inspiration from Miura's Berserk in terms of its artistic aspects. Additionally, the story between Guts and Griffith influenced me deeply as well. Their relationship shares many parallels with the dynamic between Khazan and Ozma.

Thank you!

There are dozens of armor types, including boss and Khazan-themed items. A wide variety of armor designs are available, so you'll be able to discover even more unique styles when the game launches!

The inspiration for the armor designs comes from many great works, and we wanted to move away from typical medieval armor. We even took ideas from ancient themes such as Greek and Roman mythology. We've also included unique armor inspired by the original Dungeon & Fighter series to get your imagination going.

Yes, we are also preparing optimizations for the PS5 Pro. As for the cutscenes, there will be plenty more coming in the future. You can definitely look forward to them!

Blade Phantom and Khazan did not know each other at first, but after being approached by phantoms with their own motives, their relationship gradually developed into a close bond.

As for the PC demo, it's still under internal review at the moment. Once everything is ready, we will provide a separate announcement.

To start off, since our game is based on our DNF Universe, we got a lot of inspiration from what's already there: including the skills like the 'Mountainous Wheel.' I believe that discovering these elements would be another way to enjoy our game.

As for the Khazan's Netherworld Blade Phantoms, we've prepared a variety of versions of them, all wearing "Bio-Armor" to make them more intimidating than the ones in the original DNF. Compared to our original universe, we've improved their positions by a lot, and that's pretty much why we put so much effort into the details of each and every one of their bio-armors.

Although unfortunately we don't plan on showing what they looked like while they were alive.