Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

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FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
零 ～紅い蝶～ REMAKE
Zero ~Akai Chou~ REMAKE
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
Developer(s): Koei Tecmo (Team NINJA)
Publisher(s): Koei Tecmo
Distributor(s): Koei Tecmo
Release date: 12 March 2026
Genre: Survival Horror
Game modes: Unknown
Ratings: Japan: CERO D (17+)
Regions: Global
Platform(s): Switch 2
PS5
Xbox Series X|S
Steam

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a full remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly. It was announced during a Nintendo Direct on 12 September 2025, and is due to release on March 12 2026.

According to the game's Steam page, "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."[1]

The game will include both Japanese and English audio, with texts in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean.[1]

Storyline

Twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura visit a stream they remember from their childhood memories.

The area will soon be submerged by a dam. As Mio reminisces, her older sister Mayu is drawn away by a crimson-colored butterfly, leading her toward the rumored village that no longer appears on any map.

It is a village of vengeful spirits hunting for the twins girls who fled their ritual. A village of never-ending night.

As Mio tries to find Mayu and escape from the village, her actions unknowingly retrace the horrors of the past.

In the deepest reaches of the village, Mio uncovers the truth behind the "forbidden ritual that must never be witnessed."[1]

Main Characters

Mio Amakura (天倉 澪) and Mayu Amakura (天倉 繭)

Release date

Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam

  • All regions - Early 2026[2]

Development

The Remake is directed by Makoto Shibata, creator of the Fatal Frame Series, and Hidehiko Nakajima, a lead designer on Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water who has also worked on many of Koei Tecmo's action projects. The developers took the opportunity to redevelop the battle system, make ghosts more challenging, and explore new ways to use the Camera Obscura for exploration as well as combat. The "holding hands with Mayu" feature is a reworking of an old idea for Fatal Frame II that was ultimately scrapped.[3] New areas and items have also been added to the village, so that the game will be interesting to old and new players alike.[4]

Releases

Digital Deluxe Edition

The Digital Deluxe Edition was announced during the November 11 2025 State of Play Japan. This edition will include the Base Game, a Digital Soundtrack, and a Digital Art Book.

Additional Digital Deluxe Items:

  • Deluxe Charm
  • Lace Gloves (Black)
  • Lace Gloves (White)
  • Japanese Gothic Costume (Left Wing)
  • Japanese Gothic Costume (Right Wing)

Misc. Info

  • The game will run on Team NINJA's Katana Engine.[5]

Logos

  • Japan
    Japan
  • US
    US

Box Art

Not yet released.

Preorder Bonus

Not yet released.

Steam Page

Promotional Material

Japan

Miscellaneous

Trailers

Koei Tecmo Sites

Where to Buy

Official Articles

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 About FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, store.steampowered.com, 12 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Tweet by project_zero_kt, 12 September 2025. (Japanese)
  3. ↑ Fatal Frame II Plot Summary: Secrets of Chapter 1, Fatal Frame Fanbook, p14-21. (English translation)
  4. ↑ FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE - Broadcast Trailer, Xbox official YouTube channel, 25 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Runs on the Katana Engine, FreeStepDodge.com, updated 18 September 2025.
Fatal Frame Series
Fatal Frame - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly - Fatal Frame III: The Tormented
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse - Fatal Frame: Deep Crimson Butterfly - Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
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