The beloved cult survival horror series Fatal Frame returns next year when Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake releases on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC on March 12, 2026. As the name suggests, it's a remake of the original PS2 game with enhanced graphics, quality of life improvements, and other changes you'd expect from this era of remakes. Pre-orders for the game are now available, and if you purchase the game early, you'll receive several in-game bonuses. Pre-orders for the physical edition are available for $50 on the website Amazon, GameStop, TargetAnd Walmart. Digital pre-orders are also available with the same perks, and there's also a Digital Deluxe Edition that offers even more bonuses for $70 – that is, unless you're on PC, in which case you can get the standard edition of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake for just $42.49 (was $50) or Deluxe Edition for $59.49 (was $70).
Pre-order bonuses for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
By pre-purchasing any version of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, you will receive several in-game cosmetic rewards for your characters. Here's what's included:
- Mayu's Crimson Butterfly Skin
- Crimson Butterfly Mio Skin
- Spiritual Charm
- Cat ears (black)
- Cat Ears (White)
These bonuses are only available if you secure your copy before launch.
Fatal Frame II: Early Purchase Bonus Pack for Crimson Butterfly Remake
Available for activation until March 25, 2026.
In addition to the pre-order bonuses described above, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake also offers a set of early purchase bonuses. This pack is included with all pre-orders and will also be included with all game purchases until March 25th.
- Black kimono leather
- Red kimono
- Phantom Charm
- Hair decoration “Peony” (red)
- Hair decoration “Peony” (blue)
$50 | Release March 12, 2026
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is generally considered the best game in the series and one of the best survival horror games. The remake aims to deliver the same feel as the original, with updated visuals and audio, improvements to gameplay quality, and more.
Physical pre-orders are available at Amazon, Walmart, TargetAnd GameStop. The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions include full game data on disc, while the Switch 2 version is a Game Key Card edition. They do not contain game data and instead act as physical access keys to the digital version. This means that even though the game comes in a physical box and cartridge, the full game still needs to be downloaded from the online store, although you can borrow or borrow game key cards just like standard game carts. The game's download size has not yet been confirmed.
Save 15% at Fanatical Store
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is also available on PC, but only in digital format. As a result, if you pre-order through Fanatical, you'll be able to save a few dollars – and you'll still get an official Steam key. Standard PC version includes all the content and pre-order bonuses like the console versions, but you can get it for just $42.49 instead of the usual $50.
Digital Deluxe Edition is also available on all platforms. It normally costs $70, but PC players can purchase it for $59.59 from Fanatical. You'll receive the same pre-order bonuses and early bird items, plus a list of even more additional content. Here's what's offered in the Deluxe Edition:
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Digital Deluxe Edition
- Base game Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital art book
- Skin “Japanese Gothic” (right wing)
- Skin “Japanese Gothic” (left wing)
- Deluxe Charm
- Lace gloves (black)
- Lace gloves (white)
By pre-ordering any version of the game on Fanatical, you will receive an official Steam key.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly follows twin sisters Mayu and Mio as they become lost in an abandoned village infested with vengeful undead. Using a camera obscura, they will fight for their lives and unravel the mystery of what happened to the small town. Camera Obscura's gameplay has been completely redesigned from the ground up to make it smoother and more modern. The biggest addition to gameplay is the ability for the sisters to hold hands, allowing them to stay close to each other while exploring the claustrophobic environment, as well as updated sound design for added immersion.
The Fatal Frame series is no stranger to HD treatment. Fatal Shot: Lunar Eclipse Mask finally received a Western release on modern platforms in 2023 after launching exclusively in Japan in 2008. If you want to experience this version of the first Fatal Frame before the Fatal Frame II remake, PC players can purchase the game for just $42.25 (up from $50) at Fanatical.
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