Dark Souls 2 announced

Namco Bandai has officially announced Dark Souls 2 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

A trailer was premiered at the VGAs showing off dragons and sword fights, while the game is set to include a brand new hero.

It'll feature the same "uncompromising challenge" that the original offered as it hopes to "continue a legacy of presenting its passionate fans with the kind of unrelenting challenges that have become a hallmark of the series".

Dark Souls 2 is being directed by Tomohiro Shibuya, who previously worked on Resident Evil and Monster Hunter games at Capcom.

"This new chapter in the Dark Souls saga presents opportunities for us to drive innovation in gameplay design, develop an entirely new story, and expand the scope of the world in which the player interacts with the game," he said.

"We have taken these necessary steps with Dark Souls 2 in order to evolve the overall experience of the Dark Souls series. The entire development team is striving to make Dark Souls 2 an experience that is fresh while not forsaking its roots in presenting players with challenging gameplay.

"Our goal is to surprise and delight our fans with new experiences and plot twists while enticing new players to join our dark journey."

Check out the trailer below.

Dark Souls 2 doesn't currently have a release date.