Samsung's glasses-free Odyssey 3D monitor is optimized for The First Berserker: Khazan
Samsung hopes that an upcoming action RPG will convince gamers to try its Odyssey 3D monitor. The First Berserker: Khazan release date is March 27th, shortly before the monitor launches in April. With 3D cel-shaded graphics, the title’s publisher, Nexon, believes it’s a perfect match for Samsung’s glasses-free technology. The display allows 2D scenery and characters to gain more dimensions, regardless of viewing angles.
At Gamescom 2024, the Samsung 3D monitor first surfaced with a front-mounted lenticular lens, stereo camera, and eye-tracking. After some refinements, the Odyssey 3D appeared again at CES 2025. One of the games on display at the convention was The First Berserker: Khazan. Attendees were impressed with how the game’s intense combat popped out from screens without needing glasses. Samsung improved the software the monitor relies on to optimize games for the 3D display.
The Odyssey 3D monitor utilizes a light field display to send rays of light at angles that seem natural to viewers. While the display can convert 2D video to 3D, games require more instructions to produce convincing multi-dimensional effects. Samsung plans to have more than 10 titles that are fully compatible with the monitor at launch. Still, Acer has already developed a lineup of SpatialLabs 3D laptops, monitors, and cameras with a longer list of supported games.
The First Berserker: Khazan may not be enough to make the Samsung 3D monitor a commercial success. Nevertheless, Nexon plans to distribute a 3D version of the game on Steam that showcases the display’s potential. If gamers are anxious to try the Dungeon Fighter Online-inspired RPG, a demo is available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S players.
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Samsung Partners With Nexon To Deliver Unparalleled 3D Gaming Experience With ‘The First Berserker: Khazan’
Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership with game developers Nexon Korea and Neople to deliver unparalleled 3D experiences in the upcoming game ‘The First Berserker: Khazan.’ The game’s 3D elements are being specially customized and designed during development, utilizing Samsung technology and the advanced capabilities of the Odyssey 3D monitor to create an immersive 3D gaming experience.
Through this partnership, Nexon, Neople and Samsung have been working closely to tailor the 3D visuals, carefully adjusting them based on the composition of characters, backgrounds and cinematics throughout the game. This process gives the developers an unprecedented level of control over the 3D effects, enabling them to bring their creative visions to life with precision.
“The partnership between Samsung and Nexon will provide an unmatched gaming experience with ‘The First Berserker: Khazan’ on the Odyssey 3D monitor,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We’ll continue to expand partnerships with premium gaming companies across the globe to deliver 3D gaming technology that provides the highest level of gaming immersion.”
By fine-tuning the focal distance for 3D effects on a case-by-case basis, Nexon and Neople aim to develop specific scenarios that determine when and how elements become 3D. These efforts reduce crosstalk — a common issue causing visual overlap — while enhancing the clarity of epic boss battles and cinematic cutscenes.
“This partnership marks a significant step in establishing a competitive 3D gaming model on a global scale, driving innovation across the whole industry,” said Choi Sung-wook, head of the publishing live division at Nexon. “We are excited for gamers worldwide to experience the vibrant graphics and intricate gameplay of ‘The First Berserker: Khazan,’ made possible by the cutting-edge technologies available to our developers and the industry-leading Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor.”
‘The First Berserker: Khazan’ is a hardcore action RPG (role playing game) where players experience Khazan’s legendary journey firsthand, immersing themselves in the world of Nexon’s leading franchise — the Dungeon & Fighter Universe. The game is set for global release on March 28 KST.
The Odyssey 3D, unveiled at CES 2024 and recognized with the prestigious Best of Innovation award, will launch worldwide in April, delivering groundbreaking 3D technology that elevates gaming for players globally.
