Just when you thought Rockstar Games had completely forgotten about the Max Payne series, the company announces the upcoming Max Payne 3.

Scheduled for release in “Winter 2009,” Max Payne 3 seems to have a decidedly darker tone than its two predecessors, based on the small amount of information so far revealed.

“We’re starting a new chapter of Max’s life with this game,” said Rockstar founder Sam Houser via press release. “This is Max as we’ve never seen him before, a few years older, more world-weary and cynical than ever. We experience the downward spiral of his life after the events of Max Payne 2 and witness his last chance for salvation.”

Unfortunately for PC gamers it looks like the game might be exclusive to consoles. The game’s official page has logos for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but no indications that it might appear on any other platforms.