Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Koei Tecmo is continuing the Fatal Frame series having pulled back the curtain on Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. The game arrives in early 2026. Japanese voices will be included with support for English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish text.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a Japanese horror game, and Team Ninja is involved. The 2003 title is getting fully updated graphics and audio, along with gameplay improvements.

Further information can be found in the following overview:

Fatal Frame 2: 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 2: 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 2: 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.

We have a trailer for the game below.

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