Konami is gearing up for big things this August, set to bring two of their titles to this year's Gamescom. According to reports, Konami has just announced that MercurySteam’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and PES Productions’ Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 will be present at this year’s trade show. Moreover, fans on the floor will also be able to play both games. On a similar note, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition will also be making its PC debut at the event.
General Manager for Konami Digital Entertainment Martin Schneider stated: “Konami enters Gamescom at a very exciting time in its long history. Following the successful relocation, we enter Gamescom with a trio of extremely strong titles – and a chance for visitors to Cologne to go hands-on with the all-new PES 2014, the absolutely breath-taking Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, and the PC debut of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition. gamescom is an essential part of the European gaming calendar, and we look forward to showing our hand and unveiling key product details as we move towards launch.”
Additionally, developers MercurySteam for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 have also confirmed that the studio will not develop any further Castlevania titles after the release of Lords of Shadow 2, and instead focus on a fresh new IP.
The news was revealed by producer Dave Cox has revealed at the San Diego Comic Con. Cox stated: “I’ve always thought that this was a torch being passed down. Nobody on the team ever felt like we owned Castlevania. We always felt it was our responsibility now but it wouldn't be ours forever. Let’s do what we’re going to do, tell our story, and move on.”
"So we’ve told Japan headquarters that this is the last one for us... there’s nothing worse than when somebody’s got something to say, and when they’ve said it, they just keep talking. We’ve got a beginning and end, and it’s a cool ending and a cool story. Once we’ve done that, it’s time to say to somebody else, 'now it’s your turn',” he told Destructoid. “Maybe it will be a young producer in the company looking for his first break. I think you’ve got to bring in fresh blood."
Both Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 are set for a late 2013 release. Gamescom 2013 is currently scheduled to be held in Cologne, Germany, from Aug. 21 to 25.
