A remake of classic Japanese horror game Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is hitting the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in early 2026.
Originally released back in 2003, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is the second entry in the Fatal Frame series, and follows sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura who are are trapped in a ghost-filled village cursed by a failed ritual which they are being forced to re-enact. Players must use the famed Camera Obscura weapon to take down the ghosts and escape from the village.
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja have overseen the “complete overhaul” of the new release, with improvements to everything from visuals and audio to the core gameplay systems and controls. Per Steam, the signature Camera Obscura mechanic, used to capture and fend off spirits, remains a key feature, now offering richer and more engaging gameplay in both exploration and combat. In addition, the new “Holding Hands with Mayu” mechanic “adds a heartfelt touch, letting you experience the deep bond between the sisters like never before.”
Check out the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly remake announcement trailer below, and for more Japanese horror gaming news, here's everything we know about Konami's upcoming Silent Hill f.
