It might be like wasnt it one of the rumored lists? that had the conclusion of the game in modern times?
Also, decrepit Drac definitely seems like a convenient plot excuse for having Gabe be weak "beginning of game" mode and have him re obtain his powers as the game progresses.
Also, i would be sad if this game concludes the MS Castlevania universe. I kinda called it when I predicted a trillogy or quartet, but to be honest, It feels like they are rushing it a bit to get the story over with.
Unless as said by Ahasverus, its simply the last "Lords of Shadow" and after we get at least 2 more games in the same universe without the subtitle?
I hope so, it would suck to end it on just 3 games.