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Hertfordshire, 12th March 2026 – KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA dare all fans of Japanese horror to step into Minakami Village with the worldwide release of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, now available on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. To celebrate, a haunting trailer has been released, highlighting the work done on the remake of this beloved title.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a full remake of the second game in the FATAL FRAME (Project Zero) series which was originally released in 2003 for PlayStation®2 as FATAL FRAME/Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly and is one of the most acclaimed games in the series.The title has undergone a complete overhaul to offer a haunting experience, thanks to enhanced graphics and sound. The graphical enhancements offer a higher level of detail with refined textures, striking lighting and shadow contrast, while the sound has been revamped to offer spatial audio that will immerse players deep into the action, offering a more haunting and realistic experience than ever before.
In the title, players follow twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura as they venture into a mysterious village, guided by a crimson butterfly. In Minakami Village, a place of unending night, Mio is separated from her sister and must search for her in order to escape, armed only with the Camera Obscura—a device that can capture the impossible and seal away wraiths that haunt the dark.
The Camera Obscura, a signature feature of the FATAL FRAME franchise, has been reworked to offer a more intense and rich experience during combat and exploration. Not only will players still be able to attack wraiths by taking photos, but they will also have access to new features such as focus, zoom and filters, as well as new Special Shots to help them inflict significant damage and repel spirits.
As fans delve deeper into the mystery of the haunted village, they will explore new locations such as the Umbral Mound and the candlelit hall of Eikado Temple, while also being able to discover more about the lore of Crimson Butterfly thanks to the brand-new ending featuring the song “Utsushie”, composed by Tsuki Amano, along with new side stories.
Among the new features, players can now hold Mayu’s hand, bringing the sisters closer than ever while restoring both Health and Spirit Power. Fans can also collect and equip Charms to gain various effects, and purify the Twin Dolls scattered throughout Minakami Village by photographing them, earning points that can be exchanged for items.
For players wishing to discover the beginning of the game before seeking to uncover the truth, a free demo of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is available on all platforms. Players will venture into an abandoned house, guided by a crimson butterfly, where they will engage in terrifying encounters with wraiths, armed with the newly upgraded Camera Obscura. Saved data can be transferred over to the full game. More details about the demo are available on the official website.
Fans can now purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game, the Digital Soundtrack and Digital Art Book, as well as the Digital Deluxe Bonus Set featuring the Deluxe Charm and costumes for Mio and Mayu*. A Digital Deluxe Upgrade is also available separately. Players who purchase a physical or digital version of the game before 25th March 2026 will receive the following early purchase bonuses: Wraith Charm, Peony Hair Ornament (Red)/Peony Hair Ornament (Blue), and Kimono (Red)/Kimono (Black).
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE now available on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. The game features Japanese and English voiceovers, with text available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. *Costumes included: Lace Gloves (White)/Lace Gloves (Black), Japanese Gothic (Left Wing)/Japanese Gothic (Right Wing).
ABOUT FATAL FRAME: CRIMSON BUTTERFLY REMAKE
This title is a full remake of FATAL FRAME/PROJECT ZERO II: Crimson Butterfly, the second game in the FATAL FRAME/Project Zero series, originally released for PlayStation®2 in 2003. It is a Japanese horror adventure game that begins with twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura as they visit a stream from their childhood that will soon be submerged by a dam. As Mio reminisces, Mayu is lured away by a crimson butterfly, leading them to a mysterious village that has vanished from all maps—a village of vengeful spirits searching for the twin girls who once escaped their ritual. A village trapped in an endless night. As Mio searches for Mayu and tries to escape, her footsteps unknowingly retrace the village’s tragic past. Deep within the village, they uncover the terrifying truth behind the “forbidden ritual that must never be seen.”
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO is best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
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