Another unexpected surprise from VGA: Namco Bandai and From Software announced the arrival next year of Dark Souls II , the sequel to the popular RPG that makes the high level of challenge his defining trait. During tonight's event was released a trailer and some information: find it all here.

The game is directed by Tomohiro Shibuya of From Software, but series creator Hidetaka Miyazaki will keep the lead and supervisor; the story will be detached from the first episode and we will present a new protagonist, the multiplayer mode will undergo modifications not better specified. Shibuya explained that the game will have several differences from the predecessor, but will keep intact the spirit. We leave you the video, also rimandandovi to the official website , which for now is devoid of great content.

Update : here's the official press release.

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ONLY THE BRAVEST WILL FACE THE CHALLENGES OF DARK SOULS II â„¢

From Software reiterates its players into an incredibly compelling and unique adventure, which will be available for PlayStation ^® 3, Xbox 360 and PC

The renowned video game developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe has announced that the saga of great critical acclaim and audience Dark Souls continues with Dark Souls ™ II, currently under development at Capcom co. in Tokyo, Japan, on PlayStation ® 3, Xbox 360 and PC. To the delight of fans, Dark Souls II inherits from his predecessor the harsh challenges that have become the symbol of the series, with the addition of new and devilish obstacles to overcome.

Designed on the foundation laid by the creator of Souls as well as supervisor of Dark Souls II, Hidetaka Miyazaki, and with the support of the Director of development of FromSoftware, Tomohiro Shibuya, Dark Souls II introduces a new hero, a new story and an unfamiliar world where players must survive, poised between uncompromising challenges and sense of contentment, so dear to fans. Epic battles against terrible enemies and bloodthirsty bosses await adventurers who will cross and conquer a world plagued by death and despair. The presence of a new multiplayer experience "server based" will allow Dark Souls II of distorting the concept of gaming and online sharing. Immense rewards await those who prove you have enough tenacity and willpower.

" Few are capable of transmitting games the player a great sense of satisfaction, and among them there is certainly Dark Souls. Dark Souls II succeeds in giving to those who accept the challenge a feeling of absolute power that is difficult to forget, "said Olivier Comte, Vice President Sales, marketing and distribution of NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe. " The game doesn't know compromises and even the talents of FromSoftware, who will test his perseverance and that of players creating another milestone in the videogaming world ."

" This new chapter in the saga of Dark Souls gives us an opportunity to broaden the boundaries of game design, developing a completely new story and expand the vastness of the world in which you interact in the game. We took important decisions to make Dark Souls II evolution of the overall experience of the series , "said Tomohiro Shibuya, Director of FromSoftware for Dark Souls II. " The development team is making immense efforts to create a new experience, but do not deviate from a gameplay rich in challenges. Our goal is to surprise our fans with new experiences and twists and simultaneously inviting new players to take with us a deep and dark journey ".