FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE to get demo and crossover

Early Exposure

We’re less than two months away from the March 12th release of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA have announced that Camera Obscura operators will be able to get started a bit early. A Switch 2 demo will be available March 5th, progress in which will carry over to the full game. But that’s not all…

Yesterday’s announcement also revealed a collaboration with SILENT HILL f, the newest title from the SILENT HILL series. That game may not be coming to Nintendo systems, but its costumes will be via free DLC. More details about this update, including availability timing, will be announced in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, put on your brave face and watch the new trailer:

That does a pretty good job of highlighting the gameplay elements (including some new Camera Obscura features and the hand-holding mechanic), so we’ll let the press release fill you in on the story.

In FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, twin sisters wander into an abandoned village infested with vengeful spirits, and use the Camera Obscura, a device that can capture and seal away the impossible, as their only weapon. This complete remake of the second title in the FATAL FRAME franchise introduces new gameplay elements, including a brand-new ending featuring the song “Utsushie”, composed by Tsuki Amano, along with new side stories and new locations to explore.

During their haunted journey, players will be able to use Broken Spirit Stones to delve into the past of various characters and discover new side stories, expanding the lore of Crimson Butterfly. Players will also explore new locations such as the Umbral Mound, an ominous burial site tightly bound with ropes and hidden within dense bamboo groves, and the candlelit hall of Eikado Temple, with its pair of twin statues tied together by sacred cords.

The deeper players delve into the mystery of the haunted village, the more danger they encounter. Evil spirits grow more desperate to attack, sprouting wings. In this state, spirits are shrouded in crimson malice, rapidly regenerating health while attacking more frequently and with even greater strength.

If you can’t wait to get into the abandoned village, pre-orders are now open with a handful of bonuses.

• Digital Deluxe Edition – Comes with 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.
• Physical (game-key card) or digital preorder before March 25, 2026 – Comes with the following early purchase bonuses: Wraith Charm, Peony Hair Ornament (Red) / Peony Hair Ornament (Blue), and Kimono (Red) / Kimono (Black).
• Digital pre-order before March 12, 2026 – Comes with the following: Spirit Charm, Cat Ears (White) / Cat Ears (Black), as well as the costumes Crimson Butterfly – Mio (Original) / Crimson Butterfly – Mayu (Original), inspired by outfits from the original game.

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch 2 (and other consoles) on March 12, 2026. For more information, visit koeitecmoamerica.com. And may we also suggest you brave the Fatal Frames Mask of the Lunar Eclipse and Maiden of Black of Water if you haven’t already?