Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Gets Playable Demo on March 5 Ahead of Launch — Silent Hill f Collaboration Announced
Fans of survival horror are getting an early taste of the upcoming Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake with a free playable demo launching on March 5, 2026 — one week before the full game releases on March 12, 2026. The demo will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam), and players will be able to carry over their save data into the full game.
Alongside the demo announcement, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja also revealed a special collaboration with Konami’s horror title Silent Hill f. As part of this cross-franchise event, free collaboration costumes will be released as downloadable content (DLC) for Fatal Frame II players — letting fans deck out characters in outfits inspired by Silent Hill f.
Demo Details and What to Expect
The Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake demo arrives March 5, 2026, across all major platforms, giving players a chance to experience the haunting atmosphere, eerie village exploration, and ghost-photography combat at no cost before launch day. Advance save data from the demo will integrate into the full game when it launches on March 12, 2026, making it meaningful for early adopters.
The remake reimagines the beloved 2003 survival horror classic with modernised visuals, expanded gameplay features, and new story elements, including additional locations, new side stories, and a brand-new ending accompanied by the song Utsushie.
Silent Hill f Collaboration Adds Free DLC Costumes
In an exciting crossover for horror fans, Fatal Frame II will also receive free DLC costumes inspired by Silent Hill f. These outfits tie into the psychological horror universe of Silent Hill and will be made available after the game’s launch as part of the collaboration — giving players a unique way to customise the protagonists Mio and Mayu.
This crossover marks one of the rare moments where two major Japanese horror franchises intersect, offering a treat for fans of both series. More details on the costume designs and release timing are expected in the coming weeks.
📅 Release Timeline
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🕹️ March 5, 2026 — Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake demo launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
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🎮 March 12, 2026 — Full game launches worldwide on those same platforms.