The Walking Dead heading to PS Vita

Telltale has confirmed that The Walking Dead will be making its way to the PlayStation Vita later this year.

The critically acclaimed title will be available to play on the Sony handheld for the first time, but a firm release date has yet to be announced.

PlayStation's Don Mesa revealed the news, and he also said that a developer like Telltale bringing titles to the Vita is a good sign.

"Having [a studio] like Telltale, a very successful indie developer, coming in to support us sends a strong message," he told IGN.

Mesa also said that Sony is aiming to bring unique experiences to the Vita handheld.

"A good example is with The Walking Dead," he added.

"We think that the emotion and the immersive experiences you're going to get there, wherever you're sitting, if you're in your living room and playing on your Vita or sitting at a café or at the bus stop and playing this, you get that shock or fright.

"I think that's going to be important. That's what we want to deliver as you're playing."