Koei Tecmo has officially announced the release of a free demo for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, the eagerly anticipated next entry in the acclaimed horror series.
The demo will be available on March 5, 2026, across all supported platforms, including the Nintendo Switch via the eShop.
Best of all, players who experience the demo will have their save data carry over to the full game upon its global launch on March 12, 2026. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a comprehensive reimagining of the celebrated original, featuring modernized gameplay mechanics and graphical enhancements.
Developed by Koei Tecmo, the remake places players in the shoes of twin sisters navigating the haunted Minakami Village, a location infamous in the FATAL FRAME universe.
Armed only with the iconic Camera Obscura—a mystical camera capable of capturing and vanquishing vengeful spirits—players will face a series of supernatural threats in an environment steeped in atmospheric horror. Koei Tecmo stated, "This complete remake introduces new gameplay dimensions, including a brand-new ending featuring 'Utsushie,' a track composed by Tsuki Amano.
Players will also encounter additional side stories and previously unexplored locations." Notable new areas include the Umbral Mound, a foreboding burial ground intertwined with dense bamboo, and the eerie candlelit Eikado Temple, home to enigmatic twin statues bound together by sacred cords. As players progress deeper into the haunted village, the spectral threats intensify.
Particularly dangerous are spirits shrouded in crimson malice, capable of regenerating health and launching more frequent, powerful attacks.
To combat such foes, players can utilize Battle Prayer Beads to enhance Camera Obscura functions—such as increasing focus points and reload speed—or discover Reversion Beads that reset previously unlocked upgrades.
Special Shots have returned with added strategic depth, thanks to new filters like the Paraceptual Filter, allowing players to temporarily blind enemies, and the Radiant Filter, which trades player willpower for increased damage. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE also debuts a Photo Mode, enabling fans to capture their journey using customizable frames, stickers, and visual effects.
This new feature provides an innovative way for players to document their terrifying experiences—and perhaps uncover hidden spirits within their images.
Players can also find and photograph Twin Dolls scattered across Minakami Village to purify them, unlocking new rewards through the Point Exchange system. In a significant announcement, Koei Tecmo revealed an upcoming crossover with SILENT HILL f, the latest installment in the globally renowned SILENT HILL series, which has surpassed 13 million copies sold.
This partnership will bring free collaboration costumes to FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE as downloadable content following the game's launch.
Additional details regarding this collaboration will be shared in the coming weeks. With the free demo launching March 5, 2026, and a full release just a week later, horror fans can look forward to experiencing one of the genre's most iconic narratives, rebuilt with new content and multi-platform accessibility.
Stay tuned for further coverage and official updates on the FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE and its exciting SILENT HILL f collaboration.
The demo will be available on March 5, 2026, across all supported platforms, including the Nintendo Switch via the eShop.
Best of all, players who experience the demo will have their save data carry over to the full game upon its global launch on March 12, 2026. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a comprehensive reimagining of the celebrated original, featuring modernized gameplay mechanics and graphical enhancements.
Developed by Koei Tecmo, the remake places players in the shoes of twin sisters navigating the haunted Minakami Village, a location infamous in the FATAL FRAME universe.
Armed only with the iconic Camera Obscura—a mystical camera capable of capturing and vanquishing vengeful spirits—players will face a series of supernatural threats in an environment steeped in atmospheric horror. Koei Tecmo stated, "This complete remake introduces new gameplay dimensions, including a brand-new ending featuring 'Utsushie,' a track composed by Tsuki Amano.
Players will also encounter additional side stories and previously unexplored locations." Notable new areas include the Umbral Mound, a foreboding burial ground intertwined with dense bamboo, and the eerie candlelit Eikado Temple, home to enigmatic twin statues bound together by sacred cords. As players progress deeper into the haunted village, the spectral threats intensify.
Particularly dangerous are spirits shrouded in crimson malice, capable of regenerating health and launching more frequent, powerful attacks.
To combat such foes, players can utilize Battle Prayer Beads to enhance Camera Obscura functions—such as increasing focus points and reload speed—or discover Reversion Beads that reset previously unlocked upgrades.
Special Shots have returned with added strategic depth, thanks to new filters like the Paraceptual Filter, allowing players to temporarily blind enemies, and the Radiant Filter, which trades player willpower for increased damage. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE also debuts a Photo Mode, enabling fans to capture their journey using customizable frames, stickers, and visual effects.
This new feature provides an innovative way for players to document their terrifying experiences—and perhaps uncover hidden spirits within their images.
Players can also find and photograph Twin Dolls scattered across Minakami Village to purify them, unlocking new rewards through the Point Exchange system. In a significant announcement, Koei Tecmo revealed an upcoming crossover with SILENT HILL f, the latest installment in the globally renowned SILENT HILL series, which has surpassed 13 million copies sold.
This partnership will bring free collaboration costumes to FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE as downloadable content following the game's launch.
Additional details regarding this collaboration will be shared in the coming weeks. With the free demo launching March 5, 2026, and a full release just a week later, horror fans can look forward to experiencing one of the genre's most iconic narratives, rebuilt with new content and multi-platform accessibility.
Stay tuned for further coverage and official updates on the FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE and its exciting SILENT HILL f collaboration.
