Nexon, the studio behind the hit titleThe First Berserker: Khazan, announces that their other upcoming SoulslikeVindictus: Defying Fateis entering alpha testing in June. The newVindictustitle is being developed by CAG Studio, which is not the same studio asKhazan,which was brought to life by Neople. However, both games are published by Nexon and feature popular MMOs from the South Korean gaming giant’s IP portfolio.
The June alpha testing news forVindictus: Defying Fatewaspaired with a brief new teaser trailer. Though the trailer is incredibly short, it shows off what players can expect from the game, including a glimpse of the setting, characters, and battle system. LikeKhazan’sorigins in the MMODFO, this game will take place within the world of Nexon’s immensely popular MMO,Vindictus.This means that fans of the MMO will find plenty of familiar faces and locations in the upcoming game.
Vindictus: Defying Fate Dev Log Reveals What’s Coming In The Alpha
New Battle Mechanics, Characters, And More Revealed
In addition to a new teaser trailer, the developers ofVindictus: Defying Fatehave released a developer’s log onSteamshowcasing some of the game’s elements that will be ready for the alpha phase. The log highlights theinteractive features of the game’s environments, which are present even on the battlefield, like grappling over obstacles and ziplining into arenas.
If you played the pre-alpha ofVindictus: Defying Fate,your progress will not carry over into the alpha.
The log alsotakes a look at some of the battle elements, like the timing-based Perfect Guard (called a Special Action inVindictus), and the stagger and final strike mechanics, which differ per character depending on their combat style. Two characters were also revealed to be making the jump from the MMO into the Soulslike title: the heavy-hitting warrior Karok, and the greatsword-wielding princess Delia. Fans will get a chance to try these characters out when the alpha becomes available in June.
Nexon Is Going Strong With Khazan, Vindictus, And Other Hit Titles
Successfully Making The Leap from MMO To Single-Player Gaming
Older gamers may remember Nexon for its most successful MMOMapleStory,which is still going strong after 22 years.The studio continues to expandMapleStory, with the latest update bringingDemon Slayercharacters into the game as playable classes and aspinoff game in the works. Nexon’s other projects are also seeing great success, including theindie-feelingDave the Diver,whose latest limited-time DLC features a collaboration with theYakuzafranchise.
But now,Nexon is taking its other MMO titles into single-player territory,and meeting with great success doing so. Screen Rant’s ownreview ofThe First Berserker: Khazanby Leo Faierman calls the game “simply one of the best Souls-likes in years,” with many other fans and critics alike praising the title for its excellent design. Nexon’s huge hit withThe Last Berserker: Khazanis promising news for the studio’s next ambitious SoulslikeVindictus: Defying Fate.
