Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake finally has a release date. The Japanese horror adventure title was first announced during Nintendo’s Direct Showcase in September 2025 with an early 2026 release window.
Since then, Koei Tecmo remained tight-lipped about the remimagining of its most beloved horror title until PlayStation’s Japan State of Play, where it dropped a new trailer, alongside revealing details such as its release date, remake enhancements, pre-order bonuses, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
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When is Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s release date?
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake will launch on March 12, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. 2026 is shaping up to be another stellar year for atmospheric, survival horror releases with eye-catching blockbuster releases such as Resident Evil Requiem and easy-to-miss indies like Silver Pines.
The full-blown remake of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is part of that incredible lineup, an ongoing redemption arc for the survival horror genre that began with 2019’s Resident Evil 2 Remake.
What is new in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake?
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is being remade from the ground up for modern-day systems on Koei Tecmo’s proprietary Katana Engine. It features gorgeous visuals, free-flow camera and character movements, and enhanced audio design.
Character models for Amakura Twins are a stark departure from the original, with meticulously refined textures for skin and clothing to make them more realistic. Likewise, the Minakami Village has been reimagined with modern-day light and shadow effects to create a more hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric setting.
Unlike the original game, Mio, the protagonist, can hold her sister’s hand to restore her health and spirit power. Mayu can also get into danger and require help, which adds an extra layer of gameplay and narrative to the remake.
Camera Obscura, Fatal Frame’s unique gameplay tool that lets you capture and banish evil ghosts and spirits, has evolved as well. New functions such as focus, zoom, and switching filters add new ways to use the camera during combat and exploration.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake standard and digital deluxe editions are now available to pre-order on all storefronts with a host of pre-order and early purchase bonuses.
Published: Nov 12, 2025 04:12 am