Art book for action RPG sequel slated for October

North American publisher Udon announced on Thursday that it will release the Dark Souls II: Design Works art book this October. The book features art from Namco Bandai's Dark Souls II action role-playing game, including key visuals, concept art, designs (of characters, weapons, and monsters), and rough sketches. The book also has an interview with the game's creators, as well as concept material for the game's DLC trilogy, "The Lost Crowns."

Udon published the Dark Souls: Design Works art book in October 2013, which featured art and designs for the original game.

Bandai Namco Entertainment released the original Dark Souls game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. The company released the sequel game Dark Souls II last March for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC platforms. Bandai Namco Entertainment debuted a trailer officially announcing Dark Souls III during Microsoft's E3 press conference on Monday.

Udon also previewed some of the artwork appearing in the book: