Celebrating the release of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja have released a brand new trailer. Coming in at a minute and a half in length, the trailer gives us a glimpse at some of the horrors that twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura will have to face throughout the game. Check it out below.
Along with showing off the horror title’s story and atmosphere, the trailer also gives us a look at gameplay, which revolves around players making use of a strange camera, dubbed the Camera Obscura, to take on the various ghosts haunting the abandoned village that serves as the game’s main setting. Amidst all the flash-cuts and jump scares, the trailer also shows us how Mio can recover some of her health by holding hands with Mayu as they slowly explore the village. As it approaches its end, the trailer also provides hints of the dark secrets that the village has been hiding.
The main story of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly revolves around Mio and Mayu wandering into an abandoned village that seems to be haunted. During the course of their exploration, however, Mayu goes missing, and it’s up to Mio to save her. Further complicating matters is the fact that both sisters are somehow being forced to relive the village’s final day. The title was originally released on PS2 back in 2003, before also getting an Xbox release in 2004 through a Director’s Cut version, which added a new ending and more difficulty options.
Since the title has long been considered a cult classic, directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima spoke about how the remake happened thanks to the demands of fans. “When we released recent remasters, we received many requests from fans asking specifically for Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly,” they said, referring to remasters of the 2008 Japan-exclusive Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse and 2014 Wii U game Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water.
“Responding to those voices was the main reason behind this project,” they said. The duo also noted that Team Ninja had to ensure that special care went into the design of Mio and Mayu, and especially their outfits.
“We designed the costumes with reference to the original color balance and overall image, while aiming for clothing that would not feel out of place if worn by someone today,” they explained. “Players can closely examine these details in Photo Mode, and we paid particular attention to textures and material quality.”
For more details on Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, check out our interview with its developers. Also check out everything you need to know before facing its horrors. Players that might want to give the game a shot without committing to a full purchase can also try out the free demo. If you’re still curious, check out the gameplay improvements in the remake over the original, as showcased in its September 2025 trailer.
