ZeroWiki:FF2R News

28 January 2026

We had a massive info drop overnight! (Thanks to Cadou on Discord for writing up this summary.)

Overview trailer:

   Paraceptual Filter: Vanishing Trace - "Reveal traces of the past and follow the person you are searching for."
   Exposure Filter: Phantom Exposé - "Restore what has vanished, including lost objects and hidden paths."
   Radiant Filter: Unbinding of Blood - "Purge areas sealed by Wraiths to open new routes."
   Demo confirmed for March 5th!  Saved data carries into base game.

Gematsu article with lots of new screenshots and information:

   "Broken Spirit Stones" are a means to discover new side stories.  No specifics on how yet.
   Two new locations, the Umbral Mound (Seijiro's camera testing ground?!) and Eikado Temple are shown.
   This game's form of Dark Returns sees spirits "grow wings" and become surrounded by "crimson malice".  They will attack more frequently, rapidly regenerate health and deal more damage.
   "Prayer Beads" are used to upgrade the Camera Obscura while "Reversion Beads" resets this.
   Special Shots, such as "Blinding" and "Purging", are unique status affects caused by using Filters in battle.  The former blinds ghosts to your presence and the latter spends Willpower to increase damage in a shot.
   A big one for FF4 fans: Hozuki Dolls are back baby!  Twin Dolls are scattered throughout the village and can be purified with a picture - doing so will allow more items to unlock in "Point Exchange" (save lantern shop?).

Silent Hill f outfit collaboration:

   No specifics on which outfits for either game yet (though default is a safe bet), but both will be completely free!

The official site has been updated too!

21 January 2026

We have a new PlayStation Blog interview with Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima, discussing gameplay updates in Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake and sharing a few new screenshots from the game. They also confirm that in addition to the new areas and side stories mentioned previously, there will also be a brand new ending and a new Tsuki Amano song called 'Utsushie' to go with it!

13 November 2025

Following the release date announcement of 12 March 2026, digital preorders for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake are open, and physical preorders are gradually going up across various sites. If you're planning to purchase a Premium Box or Special Collection Box from Japan, be aware that various Japanese online stores also offer unique preorder bonuses. Check out our collectibles page for a full list of bonus items available!

11 November 2025

State of Play Japan has brought us a new trailer for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, along with a release date: 12 March 2026! Make sure to check the state of play livestream as well, which features an interview with Makoto Shibata, more footage from the game, and information about the digital deluxe edition, including a new costume set and accessories for Mio and Mayu.

26 September 2025

The TGS showcase is over, but we learned a few exciting things about the remake! (Take these with a pinch of salt for now as it's not entirely clear how everything will work.)

• More gameplay changes, including a spiritual power/sanity meter that allows you to deal special attacks. The meter depletes when looking at ghosts but can be restored by holding Mayu's hand. Holding Mayu's hand also restores health, but slowly.
• Mio will have the ability to crouch.
• There will be a deluxe edition of the game, which will include two short stories written by Makoto Shibata, "Prequel" and "Another End". Further goods will be announced later.
• Shibata-san says the game has undergone such extensive changes it might as well be new.

They also showed some brief gameplay clips and a new image that appears to show the redesigned courtyard garden of Kurosawa House, so be sure to check out the footage!

25 September 2025

A new trailer has been released on the Xbox YouTube channel, with lots of new footage and commentary by Makoto Shibata, who confirms he is directing this remake as well. Check out Minakami Village's new look! And don't forget we still have the TGS livestream tomorrow to look forward to - see below for details.

17 September 2025

On 26 September at 19:45 JST (what time is that for me?) Koei Tecmo's TGS livestream will showcase Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake! Makoto Shibata will be a guest, and gameplay footage will be shown. More info and links to the stream here.

12 September 2025

WE ARE SO BACK! Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake has been announced for release in early 2026! Like the recent remasters, the game will be available on multiple platforms. The following description from Steam:

The full remake of the second installment in the FATAL FRAME (PROJECT ZERO) series, originally released in 2003, titled FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO II: Crimson Butterfly. This Japanese-style horror adventure game follows twin sisters who become lost in an abandoned village haunted by vengeful spirits. Using the Camera Obscura—a device that can capture and seal away the impossible—they fight ghosts as the story unfolds. This title has undergone a complete overhaul, with improvements to everything from visuals and audio to the core gameplay systems and controls. The signature Camera Obscura mechanic, used to capture and fend off spirits, remains a key feature, now offering richer and more engaging gameplay in both exploration and combat. In addition, the new "Holding Hands with Mayu" mechanic adds a heartfelt touch, letting you experience the deep bond between the sisters like never before.

Official links

• Reveal trailer from the Nintendo Direct
• Koei Tecmo's announcement trailer in English and Japanese
• Official website: Japan, US English

It appears to have a new English dub and translation, in addition to all the visual and gameplay updates. Join us in looking forward to the new game!