The remake of one of the most beloved titles in the Japanese horror series FATAL FRAME (Project Zero) is schedule for release early 2026!
Hertfordshire, 12th September 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA surprised fans by unveiling the first teaser trailer for their upcoming Japanese horror adventure game, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, scheduled for release in early 2026. The game is currently in development for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE official website: https://www.koeitecmoeurope.com/zero/crimson-re/uk/
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/Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly, one of the most acclaimed games from the FATAL FRAME (Project Zero) series.This classic Japanese horror title, beloved by fans worldwide, follows twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura as they visit a stream, guided by their childhood memories. Whilst Mio reminisces about the past, her older sister Mayu is drawn to a crimson-coloured butterfly, leading her to a mysterious village that seems non-existent.
In this village of never-ending night, the twins are hunted by vengeful spirits as they flee their 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”.
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 captivating gameplay experience both during exploration and combat. The gameis currently in development and is scheduled for release early 2026 on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include voices in Japanese with texts in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
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