Today, Koei Tecmo America and Team Ninja announced that a demo for Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will be released on March 5, 2026, on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC (Steam), just a week before the full release.
Anyone who plays the demo will be able to transfer the save data into the full game, which means the demo will likely center around the start of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. The story follows twin sisters who 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 franchise was announced back in September 2025 during a Nintendo Direct, introducing new gameplay elements, including a brand-new ending featuring the song “Utsushie”, composed by Tsuki Amano, as well as new side stories and locations to explore. To celebrate the start of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, an official gameplay trailer can be seen right below:
Alongside the demo announcement, it was also revealed that the remake will collaborate with Silent Hill f, featuring costumes that will be added as free downloadable content at a later date. Fans can now pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes:
- Base game
- Digital Soundtrack and Digital Art Book
- Digital Deluxe Bonus Set featuring the Deluxe Charm and costumes for Mio and Mayu
Anyone who purchases a physical or digital version of the game before March 25, 2026, will receive the following early purchase bonuses: Wraith Charm, Peony Hair Ornament (Red) / Peony Hair Ornament (Blue), and Kimono (Red) / Kimono (Black). If you digitally pre-order before March 12, 2026, you will receive a Spirit Charm, Cat Ears (White) / Cat Ears (Black), Crimson Butterfly – Mio (Original) / Crimson Butterfly – Mayu (Original).
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will release on March 12, 2026, on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC (Steam), featuring Japanese and English voiceovers, with text available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.