Horror gaming fans were treated to a surprise announcement from Koei Tecmo during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, with a first-look trailer confirming Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, an improved version of the legendary Japanese ghost game coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The original Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2003 before making its way to Xbox in 2004. It would later get a port to PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network, and fans can now look forward to a full remake of Fatal Frame 2 with a new release for Switch 2.
The Fatal Frame game franchise, known as Zero or Project Zero in certain regions, sees players taking on the role of various characters throughout different time periods in Japanese history and utilizing the iconic Camera Obscura to battle against angry spirits. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is considered by many to be the best in the legendary series, and over 20 years after its original debut, the beloved game is finally receiving the modern remake treatment.
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Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake for Nintendo Switch 2
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake will transport players to a ghost-filled village, as sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura are forced to re-enact a failed ritual. Players will control Mio as she attempts to find Mayu, using the supernatural powers of the Camera Obscura to aid her in her quest to save her sister. The remake will feature the same captivating story and unsettling horror as the original, with new and improved graphics for a breathtaking journey through ritualistic horror. Players will come face-to-face with a variety of ghost enemies, and they will need to use the Camera Obscura to take photos of these entities in order to damage them and finally lay them to rest. The cursed village holds many secrets, and updated exploration and combat elements will help players to experience a new level of immersion in one of the most beloved survival horror games of all time.
The Fatal Frame series has been praised over the years for its use of female protagonists in games, as well as its unique implementation of traditional Japanese culture blended with modern storytelling. Fatal Frame's introduction of the Camera Obscura as an anti-ghost weapon cemented the series as a standout among survival horror titles, and the atmospheric tension and terrifying supernatural enemies make it a one-of-a-kind series within the broader horror genre. While the series has not had a new entry since Fatal Frame 5: Maiden of Black Water released for the Wii U, the offering of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake brings back the iconic story of sisterly bonds to both veteran and first-time fans on the Switch 2.
Survival horror continues to see the return of classics, with games like Silent Hill 2 and the original Resident Evil games receiving modern remakes. Audiences can experience the ghostly terrors of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake when it launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026.
