If you’ve been eager to dive into the upcoming remake of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, you’re in luck. A tweet from its developers has announced that the free demo is now available for those who want to check out what’s changed in the ominous Minakami Village.
Your progress carries over to the full release once it drops next week, so you might want to make the most of the head start that this demo offers. If you haven’t played this classic back in the day, it’s quite the trip. Blending chills and thrills as you step into the shoes of Mio and Mayu Amakura, this one had us quite hesitant to turn the lights off. Narratively, it’s as morbid as the abandoned village you explore, its inherent eeriness seeping into every moment you spend navigating the alleys and dilapidated buildings.
The remake has made several changes to the original experience, though, and series producer Makoto Shibata was happy to outline some of them in this interview from last month. A brand-new perspective and reworked approach to the story and side content should make this one a surprise for franchise veterans and newcomers alike. You can also check out our impressions from a preview build here.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake launches on March 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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