Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by MercurySteam and published by Konami. It serves as the sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and continues the story of Gabriel Belmont, now known as Dracula, as he awakens in a modern world and confronts both old enemies and his own fate. The game features exploration, combat, and cinematic storytelling within the Castlevania universe.