NEWS: Koji Igarashi Leaves Konami

Castlevania producer has decided to leave Konami in search of more creative freedom.

Koji Igarashi, famously known for his works within the Castlevania franchise, has decided to disband from the company as he wants to start his own small studio in order to achieve a sense of freedom in making other video-games.

Igarashi has sent out a letter describing why he has made the decision to leave Konami:

"I've decided to break out on my own to have the freedom to make the kind of games I really want to make - the same kind I think fans of my past games want as well."

"Leaving Konami was a big decision, and not one I took lightly - I've spent my entire career there, made many friends, and had a lot of great opportunities - but I hope all the gamers and fans who have supported me in the past will join me in being excited about what comes next. Wish me luck!"

Notable works of Igarashi include Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, among others. His last day working for Konami was March 15.

NEWS: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 DLC Could Include Playable Alucard

Players might be able to control iconic Castlevania character Alucard once again. [UPDATE: Alucard has been confirmed as fully playable in the DLC.]

UPDATE (07/03/14) -- Konami has highlighted the abilities players have access to whilst controlling Alucard, saying:

"The DLC expands the incredible story of the recently-released sequel, with the fate of the Belmont clan unveiled. Alucard has his own unique, powerful abilities, including use of the Glaciem and Igneas powers. Similarly, Alucard also has vampiric abilities which allow him to transform into a wolf, a swarm of bats and even turn back time! Blood fuels your capabilities, drink the blood of your enemies to intensify your immortal powers."

The DLC will be available March 25 on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.

ORIGINAL STORY (03/03/14)

Steam Underground Community CS.RIN.RU has extracted information from the game files in Lords of Shadow 2 regarding what players can expect in a DLC known as Revelations, including the ability to play as fan-favourite Alucard. See below for the full wall of text pulled from the game.

"Play as Alucard and reveal a whole new aspect of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. Uncover new plotlines and discover the true extend of Alucard's involvement!."

"Play as Alucard in this extensive add on for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. The immersive story is expanded further as new branches of the plot and uncovered, along with rich new environments and challenging puzzles. Fight creatures of darkness and discover the true extent of Alucard's involvement in Dracular's story, his deal with death and his fight against Satan. Experience a whole new aspect of the thrilling conclusion to the 'Lords of Shadow' saga, including some enlightening revelations!"

Originally making his appearance in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse on the NES back in 1989, he is arguably more well known for his adventures in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on the PlayStation 1997.