'Resident Evil 5' special edition detailed

Capcom is to release a special edition version of survival horror sequel Resident Evil 5, the studio has revealed.

Announced at this year's Tokyo Game Show, Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition will arrive on Japanese PS3s this spring. The game will be compatible with Sony's new motion controller, which is due in March.

It was also confirmed that the title will offer a new episode starring Chris and Jill. The mission will be based on flashbacks from the original release, where the characters raid the Spencer estate in Europe.

"It was a key incident in Resident Evil 5, but it was only there as a flashback scene," said project lead Miho Suzuki . "In Alternative Edition, you'll actually be able to play through it. We had a lot of requests from fans about it."

Capcom also insinuated that an Xbox 360 version of the Alternative Edition is also in the works. "In regards to the Xbox 360, a lot of fans have enjoyed the game on the console. So we are working to release the additional content in another format, as a product," Suzuki added.

There is no word on whether Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition will be released in Europe and North America.