Capcom officially announces Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, a rail shooter video game for the Nintendo Wii, expanding the Resident Evil franchise.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is released in Japan for the Nintendo Wii, introducing new gameplay mechanics and retelling key events from the Resident Evil series.
The game is released in North America, expanding its availability to a larger audience and gaining critical attention for its unique rail shooter gameplay.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles becomes available to European gamers, continuing the global expansion of the series' spin-offs.