Nexon, the studio behind the hit title The First Berserker: Khazan, announces that their other Soulslike Vindictus: Defying Fate is entering alpha testing in June. The new Vindictus title is being developed by CAG Studio, which is not the same studio as Khazan, 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 for Vindictus: Defying Fate was paired 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. Like Khazan's origins in the MMO DFO, 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 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 of Vindictus: Defying Fate have released a developer's log on Steam showcasing some of the game's elements that will be ready for the alpha phase. The log highlights the interactive 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 of Vindictus: Defying Fate, your progress will not carry over into the alpha.

The log also takes a look at some of the battle elements, like the timing-based Perfect Guard (called a Special Action in Vindictus), 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 Nexon for its most successful MMO MapleStory, which is still going strong after 22 years. The studio continues to expand MapleStory, with the latest update bringing Demon Slayer characters into the game as playable classes and a Dave the Diver, whose latest limited-time DLC features a collaboration with the Yakuza franchise.

But now, Nexon is taking its other MMO titles into single-player territory, and meeting with great success doing so. Screen Rant's own review of The First Berserker: Khazan by 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 with The Last Berserker: Khazan is promising news for the studio's next ambitious Soulslike Vindictus: Defying Fate.

Source: Vindictus: Defying Fate/YouTube, Steam