Publisher Koei Tecmo has announced Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake, a full high-definition remake of the original Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly.
Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PS5 with a release set for early 2026.
Here’s a rundown on the new remake, plus a reveal trailer:
In FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura find themselves lost in a village that has vanished from the map. Fighting to unravel the mysteries of the supernatural phenomena surrounding them in a village of never-ending night, the twins are hunted by vengeful spirits as they attempt to escape a mysterious ritual. Separated from her sister, Mio attempts to find Mayu and escape, armed only with the Camera Obscura, a device that captures and seals away the impossible. Unbeknownst to her, Mio’s actions will involuntarily reproduce the past and lead her to the deepest reaches of the village, where she will uncover the truth behind the “forbidden ritual that must never be witnessed.”
Featuring breath-taking horror effects and atmosphere alongside intense battles, players will feel the unease and fear of exploring the abandoned buildings shrouded in darkness as the story of a sister’s bond unfolds, guided by a crimson butterfly.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a full remake of the second game in the horror series which was originally released in 2003 for PlayStation®2 as FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly, one of the most acclaimed games from the FATAL FRAME series. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will feature a complete overhaul of the original game, including graphics and audio enhancements, as well as improvements to core gameplay systems and controls. The Camera Obscura, a key mechanism in the series, will offer fans a richer and more captivating gameplay experience both during exploration and combat.