Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Receives a Full Remake for 2026

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced a full remake of the acclaimed 2003 horror game Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly on Tuesday, revealing that the title will be released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam in early 2026. The surprise reveal came during a Nintendo Direct broadcast in September 2025 and was accompanied by a teaser trailer and details about updated systems and new features.

The remake, described by Koei Tecmo as the franchise's first complete rebuild rather than a remaster, will return players to the endlessly night-shrouded village where twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura become entangled in a failed ritual. Players control Mio as she searches for her missing sister armed with the series signature Camera Obscura, a supernatural camera that captures and seals angry spirits. Developers say the Camera Obscura mechanics have been expanded to add depth to combat and exploration, and that visuals, audio design, controls and core gameplay systems have been overhauled to meet modern standards.

Among the new additions is a mechanic called "Holding Hands With Mayu", which Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja say will allow players to experience...