Konami’s released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming action-adventure game, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.

The trailer shows off some weapons, combat system and abilities available in the game, get it after the jump:

“The game picks up where the first game shockingly concluded, with Dracula in modern times weakend and yearning for release from his immortal bonds.

Zobek his old ally makes him an offer in return for his help against Satan who is returning to the world to bring about the apocalypse and settle an old score for his defeat all those years ago.

The central combat elements have also been thoroughly enhanced, with the addition of a Void Sword that is used to steal life force from stricken foes, and Chaos Claws that can smash through even the strongest protection.

These also tie in with Dracula’s ability to strengthen his powers using the blood of his foes, allocating the resources he collects to build up specific skill attributes. Thus, from his weakened state, the player can determine the attributes that will assist him in his quest.”

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, developed by MercurySteam will release on February 25, 2014 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.