Worms 2 set to grace the DS, WILL feature online play

THQ announced that a sequel to Worms: Open Warfare will grace the DS in the form of Worms: Open Warfare 2. The sequel is set to relieve fans of the franchise of their worries about the last game, this time adding full-on Wi-Fi Connect compatibility for some sure to be fun multiplayer match-ups. The online component will support leaderboards and user-generated content such as custom maps, hats and even dances.

THQ also reveals that the game will feature a host of new gameplay modes, as well as 11 new weapons, which include some returning franchise favorites such as the Super Sheep, Concrete Donkey and Holy Hand Grenades. New game modes will include Rope Race, Puzzle and the requisite Campaign mode.

Sadly, we have no word on a release date as of right now.