Soulslikes very not often provide issue choices, that being a selected eccentricity of the subgenre, and certain sufficient, that’s precisely what developer Neople had meant with its upcoming motion RPG The First Berserker: Khazan. Within the lead-up to its launch, the developer has insisted that that the sport wouldn’t characteristic issue choices, however plans could have modified on that entrance.
When requested about the identical, Neople advised GamingBolt in a latest interview that based mostly on suggestions from the group, the studio has began testing and reviewing a straightforward mode. Whether or not such a mode can be included within the closing recreation continues to be up within the air, however on the very least, the developer is wanting into whether or not that’s even on the desk.
“Whereas we initially acknowledged that there are not any plans for issue choices, we are actually testing a mode with lowered issue inside the staff,” Neople advised GamingBolt. “Our major purpose was for gamers to develop into absolutely engaged with the character and sympathize together with his troublesome circumstances; nonetheless, there have been requests for issue settings. It’s nonetheless unclear whether or not there can be a straightforward or story mode, however we need to encourage extra gamers to take part within the recreation and uncover its elementary enjoyable. Particulars are being examined and reviewed, and we plan to do a number of inside exams earlier than actual deployment.”
The First Berserker: Khazan launches on March 27, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC, with a demo launching on January 16. Our full interview with Neople can be reside quickly, so keep tuned for that.