New updates for "Middle-earth: Shadow of War" will feature a new gameplay trailer and the difficulty level increased in the sequel.

It seems that new details on Talion/Celenrimbor's weapons and gears in "Middle-earth: Shadow of War" have been revealed in the latest gameplay trailer. "Middle-earth: Shadow of War" evolves the basic formula established in "Shadow of Mordor" in a number of ways. Outside of the new environment, and expanded skills, the sequel also includes an expansive gear and equipment system.

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According to IGN (via WCCFTech), Talion can get new pieces of equipment and loots by defeating several strong and legendary enemies. Players can change Talion's gears and weapons from sword, dagger, ranged weapon, armour, cape, and ring.

Each piece of gear looks unique to the character, and has its own level. In addition, some equipment come with buffs that can only be used once the associated challenge has been completed.

Some items also have sockets, which players can use to equip gems. Rings appear to carry most of the options, though, as players can attach runes to them and come with their own benefits. All these options focused builds possible, since they can pick and choose what serves their own play style.

These attributes can cause sufficient damage to enemies and bosses, as well as earn more attributes and loots for gamers to customize Talion with in "Middle-earth: Shadow of War."

In other news, Monolith Production’s Michael de Plater revealed the difficulty setting in "Middle-earth: Shadow of War" as he stated in an interview that it will be more of challenge than the previous game.

Plater explained that he wanted gamers to not just enjoy "Shadow of War," but to be more "OP" near the end of the game. He added that "Shadow of Mordor" was "too easy" for gamers, and want to add more features for the sequel to give them a heavier challenge, PlayStationLifeStyle reported.

"Middle-earth: Shadow of War" is set to launch on Aug. 22 the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms.