Recently, the official announcement for “First Berserker: Kazan” revealed price adjustments in certain regions. The Xbox version has already seen a price drop, and the Steam China region has implemented a permanent price reduction: the standard edition dropped from 398 yuan to 258 yuan (with an additional 20% summer sale discount, making it 206.4 yuan), while the deluxe edition decreased from 468 yuan to 298 yuan (discounted to 238.4 yuan).
Notably, the game was released on March 27, 2025, and within just three months, it experienced a significant price cut, sparking widespread dissatisfaction among players. The topic quickly trended on forums, and the Steam platform saw a surge in negative reviews.
Some players mentioned this was their first time giving a negative review due to pricing issues, criticizing the developers for “betraying” and neglecting early supporters. Others pointed out design flaws in the game itself. Compared to the contemporaneously popular “Sword Star,” “Kazan” sold less in three months than “Sword Star” did in three days, marking a commercial failure.
Opinions among the player community about the price cut are divided. Some believe, “DNF fans may not necessarily enjoy souls-like games, and souls-like players might be reluctant to pay a high price for a fan-oriented title, so the audience overlap is naturally limited.” So, have you felt “betrayed” by this price drop?
