If you were a Wii owner upset because Resident Evil 5 will not be hitting Nintendo’s console as well, now it’s your day because Capcom have announced that they’re planning a sequel for the successful The Umbrella Chronicles. Titled Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, the upcoming title will hit retail this winter as a Wii exclusive and will most likely enjoy a great deal of success, just like it’s bigger brother, Resident Evil 5.

Based on Resident Evil 2 (and featuring Leon S Kenney and Claire Redfield, delivers on-rails style gameplay and active camera which will create a more immersive “Chronicles” survival experience. As in the last installment, this is a first-person game with extreme shooting gameplay and interactive pathways. Filling in many of the missing pieces of storyline that were not covered in the original “Umbrella Chronicles”, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles will give hardcore Wii fans the chance to re-live some of the most classic moments of the Resident Evil franchise, while allowing new players to enjoy the great RE universe.

“We are very excited to be bringing the sequel to Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles to the Wii as it’s the perfect fit for the platform,” said Mona Hamilton, vice president, marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “We are always looking for new ways to give Capcom fans a chance to experience our games. Umbrella Chronicles was a huge success for us, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles includes a more in-depth co-op experience, and we are excited to bring this exclusive content to the Wii audience.”

Now let us know how excited you really are about this upcoming game!