Japanese Horror Game FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Released on March 12! Evolved Horror Experience and Additional Stories in the Remake

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, a full remake of FATAL FRAME/Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly, the second installment in the Japanese horror adventure game series FATAL FRAME originally released in 2003, was released on Thursday, March 12, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
In this title, players repel wraiths using the evolved Camera Obscura, with new side stories and additional endings also included.

Japanese Horror Game FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Released on March 12!

The new title FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, a full remake of FATAL FRAME/Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly, was released on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

In this title, you can experience a more beautifully reborn horror with a focus on elements such as graphics, sound, and playability.
A fresh horror experience awaits not only those playing the series for the first time but also those who have played the original version.

Explore Minakami Village, Which Vanished From the Map, and Rescue the Twin Sister

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The story is set in Minakami Village, which once vanished from the map.
The protagonist, Mio Amakura, aims to find her twin sister, Mayu Amakura, who vanished deep into the village as if lured by crimson butterflies, and escape from the village where wraiths swarm and the night never ends.
As exploration progresses, you will close in on the truth of the forbidden ritual that was being held in Minakami Village.

Characters Who Wandered Into Minakami Village and Attacking Wraiths

Mio Amakura

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The younger of the twin sisters.
Lively and cheerful by nature.

As a child, Mio blamed herself when her sister Mayu fell from a cliff and injured her leg. Ever since, she has been deeply protective of her.
Together, the sisters stray into Minakami Village, a place haunted by vengeful spirits. Determined to save her sister, Mio searches for a way to escape the cursed village.

Mayu Amakura

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The eldest of the twin sisters.
Quiet, reserved, and introspective by nature.

As a child, she slipped on a mountain path and injured her right leg, and to this day is unable to run as she once could. Because of this, she relies deeply on her younger sister, Mio. She has strong supernatural instincts and becomes possessed by a spirit that leads her deep inside Minakami Village.

Itsuki Tachibana

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A fragile-looking young man with white hair, confined within the storehouse.

He calls Mio “Yae” and offers her various pieces of advice throughout her journey.
He believes it is his duty to help Mio and Mayu escape from Minakami Village, and serves as an ally to Mio amid the wraiths that haunt the village.

Repel Wraiths With the Evolved Camera Obscura

While this title also adopts the system of photographing and repelling wraiths with the Camera Obscura as before, new elements such as Focus, Zoom, and Filter have also been added.
By using the evolved Camera Obscura, diverse strategies can be generated.

Damage to wraiths increases by adjusting Focus.

Long-range attacks and wide-area photography become possible through the Zoom function.

Furthermore, switching the Filter becomes advantageous for combat and exploration.

Visualize the Invisible With the Camera Obscura

Paraceptual Filter: Vanishing Traces

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It is possible to track the whereabouts of the person you are searching for through shadows of the past captured in images.

Exposure Filter Phantom Exposé: Revenants

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Things that had vanished or paths will be restored.

Radiant Filter: Unbinding of Blood

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Places blocked by grudges can be exorcised and made passable.

Attack With the Camera Obscura

Paraceptual Filter: Blinding Special Shot

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It is possible to blind the subject being photographed.

Radiant Filter: Purging Special Shot

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By pouring in spiritual power, you can deal great damage to wraiths.

New Action "Hold Mayu's Hand" Allowing You to Feel the Sisters' Bond Appears

As a new element of the remake, the action Hold Mayu's Hand to hold hands with older sister Mayu appears.
While holding hands, an effect that restores health and spiritual power is activated.
The feeling of acting as sisters is stronger than in the original version, allowing you to feel the bond between the two more deeply.

Side Stories and Endings Also Added

In the remake, by obtaining Broken Spirit Stones during exploration, side stories for each character are unlocked.

A special ending is also added upon clearing the main story.
In the additional ending, the new song Utsushie written by Tsuki Amano (@Tsuki_Amano) is used.

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition Set With Luxurious Bonuses Now on Sale

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The deluxe version FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition, which bundles digital content such as the original soundtrack and artbook with the main game, is now on sale.
Furthermore, accessories that Mio and Mayu can wear are included as a set.
Also, the paid DLC FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Digital Deluxe Upgrade, which can be upgraded after purchasing the standard edition, is also being sold separately.
If you are interested, why not consider making a purchase?

Free Trial Version Allowing You to Carry Over Save Data Also Available

A free trial version where you can experience the beginning of the game is now available.
Because save data from the trial version can be carried over to the retail version, those who want to experience the evolved horror as soon as possible should download it early!

Please check the official FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE website for details.