Fans of the iconic horror franchise can experience an early taste of the Crimson Butterfly remake on 5 March 2026, a week before its full release.
Koei Tecmo has announced an upcoming demo for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, offering fans an early taste of the iconic horror experience. The demo will launch on 5 March across all available platforms–PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam–ahead of the game’s full release on 12 March 2026.
The remake will also feature a collaboration with Silent Hill f, bringing together two legendary Japanese horror franchises. The crossover will include free downloadable content (DLC) costumes for players. More details will be announced soon.
Everything revealed in the upcoming Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Fatal Frame, sometimes known as Project Zero, is a classic early-2000s horror franchise that originally debuted on PlayStation 2. While the series never achieved massive commercial success, its second installment, Crimson Butterfly, has been widely praised as one of the scariest games of all time–an experience that the 2026 remake promises to reimagine with modern visuals and enhanced gameplay.
For those new to the series, the game follows a pair of twin sisters who become lost in an abandoned village haunted by hostile spirits. Players must combat these ghosts using the Camera Obscura, a camera device that captures and seals spirits–a signature mechanic of the franchise.
The remake brings a complete overhaul, including rebuilt visuals, 3D audio, refined gameplay, and modernised controls. Graphics are realism-focused, with improved character textures and enhanced environmental effects such as lighting and shadows. New content has been added, including additional side stories and newly-constructed areas. The Camera Obscura remains central to gameplay, with added depth through new features like Zoom and Filter Switching.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is available for pre-order at US$49.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at US$69.99. Pre-orders will include a bonus Crimson Butterfly cosmetic set, while early purchases made before 25 March will also receive a bonus Kimono cosmetic set.
