Beloved horror classic Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is getting a full-remake, set for release in early 2026. The original 2003 title is often cited as one of the scariest and best entries in the Fatal Frame series, and this remake will bring its chilling twin-sister story and ghostly horrors to today’s hardware.

The remake, being developed by Team Ninja (Ninja Gaiden and Nioh), promises a modern overhaul. While precise improvements beyond graphical fidelity haven’t yet been laid out, the involvement of high-skill developers suggests enhancements in visual style, possibly updated mechanics, lighting, and performance.

The storyline remains focused on twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura, who venture into a now-lost village. Without traditional weapons, their only defense against the supernatural is a mystical camera that reveals—and can repel—spirits. It’s a defining tension in the series: vulnerability paired with courage.

The remake is confirmed for several platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. This multi-platform rollout ensures that both fans of console horror and PC players will have access.

Fans are wondering exactly how the remake will update the feared atmospheric horror of the original, and will it keep the fixed-camera, slow burn, limited resources style?

For horror fans, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly remains a high watermark in the genre. This remake, especially with the backing of Team Ninja and being released across modern platforms, has the chance not only to revive the terror but to introduce it to new players. The core of the story, the helplessness, the dread, the beauty, is expected to remain intact, but with polish and updates that support, rather than replace, what made the original unforgettable.