Koei Tecmo Taiwan announced that the Japanese-style horror adventure game "Zero ~ Red Butterfly ~ REMAKE" (Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5 / Xbox Series X|S /Steam®) has been decided to be released on March 12, 2026 (Thursday). Pre-orders for the physical version will be opened today, as well as pre-orders for the open version on PlayStation™Store, Microsoft Store (Xbox) and Steam®.
In addition, the latest information on the game and the lineup of deluxe edition products such as the "Special Edition" are also released today, as well as the "Digital Deluxe Edition", various bonus information and the latest promotional video.
This is the second game in the "Zero" series released in 2003. It is a complete remake of the Japanese-style horror adventure game "Zero ~Red Butterfly~". The story describes a pair of twin sisters in an abandoned village who accidentally wandered into ghosts. They need to use "a camera "Projector" that can take pictures of extraordinary things and seal them" to fight against countless ghosts while advancing the story.
■Story outline
The twin sisters "Amakura Mio" and "Amakura Cocoon" revisited their old place and came to the valley in their memories.
This area is about to be submerged by the dam...
While Mio was immersed in memories, a red butterfly flew over.As if being lured, Sister Cocoon chased the red butterfly and entered the "village that disappeared from the map."
In that village where there is never daylight, there are countless resentful spirits, looking for the twins who escaped from the ritual.Mio wants to find Cocoon and escape the village, but in doing so she unintentionally recreates a tragedy from the past.
Later, Mio learned the truth about the "forbidden ritual" in the deepest part of the village...
■Characters
Mio Amakura
CV: Kondo Yui
The younger sister of the twins has a lively and cheerful personality.
She feels deeply guilty for her sister's foot injury when she fell off a cliff when she was young, so she is often worried about Cocoon.
She and her sister strayed into the Minakami Village where resentful spirits lingered, and tried hard to escape from the village with her sister.
Mayu Amakura
CV: Shiraishi Haruka
The elder sister of the twins is introverted and quiet.
When he was young, he slipped down a mountain road and injured his right foot. He is still unable to run smoothly.Therefore, she always relies heavily on her younger sister Mio.
The inspiration is very strong, so he is possessed by the spirit and is lured step by step into the depths of Minakami Village.
■ The beautiful rebirth of "Zero ~Red Butterfly~"
■ The "horror experience" of beautiful rebirth
This game has been fully upgraded in terms of graphics, sound effects, control and other elements.Not only is the character's skin and clothing textures devoted to the pursuit, but the "Minakami Village" as the stage of the story is also extremely particular in the depiction of light and shadow, truly expressing the gloomy and eerie atmosphere.
Players will be able to more truly feel the presence of spirits through stereo sound effects, and enjoy an extremely realistic horror experience when exploring villages where wraiths roam.
Spirits are lurking everywhere. For example, when a player tries to pick up a dropped prop, his or her hand may be grabbed by a spirit; or when a player opens a door, a spirit may be waiting for an opportunity to ambush him behind the door.
Although you can avoid it by reacting quickly, if you fail, you will be spiritually damaged, and you will start a battle with the resentful spirit.
□ "Grab the attack"
□ "Keep an eye on the attack"
■New function "Hold Hands with Cocoon"
This game has a new action "Holding Hands with Cocoon", through which you can restore your physical strength and spiritual power.In addition, when Cocoon is in crisis, she will accidentally fall. At this time, please get close to Cocoon and help her up.By holding hands, players will be able to feel the bond between sisters more deeply in the story.
■ Evolved "Projector"
This game inherits the traditional system of using a "projector" to shoot and repel ghosts, and also adds "focus",
New elements such as "focal length" and "filter".Whether in terms of exploration or combat, the playing experience of "Projector" will be upgraded and evolved.
■Fight using "Projector"
By raising the "projector" to shoot, you can attack the ghosts.
Aiming the focus on the wraith and successfully focusing the shot will increase the damage caused.
□The best time
After the damage caused to the wraith exceeds a certain value, it will enter the optimal timing state.During optimal timing, significant damage can be done to wraiths.
Since the status will be released after one shot, be sure to seize the opportunity to inflict damage.
□Fatal shot/fatal burst time
By shooting at specific times such as when the wraith is attacking, you can trigger a "fatal shot" and cause the wraith to react stiffly.In addition, if you successfully capture a fatal shot during the "Optimal Opportunity", you will enter the "Deadly Continuous Shot Time".In the fatal moment, you will be able to continuously shoot the wraiths, causing heavy damage to them.
■New elements of "Projector"
□ "Focus"
When focused, the mark displayed on the wraith will be clearly visible.Shooting while in focus will cause more damage.Seizing the moment when autofocus is completed and shooting can cause huge damage to the Wraith.
In addition, the enhanced projector will be able to focus quickly, reducing missed shooting opportunities.
□ "focal length"
By zooming in on the camera, you can hide behind the cover without being easily noticed by the wraith, and inflict damage from a long distance.
Harmful.In addition, you can also use the telephoto lens to capture a wide range of scenery.There are also objects in the game that must be photographed by zooming, and this feature can also come in handy when exploring.□ "Filter"
Filters each have unique functions in combat and exploration. Players need to switch based on the incoming wraith or the current situation.
Change filters to solve the village's mysteries.
The "Spiritual Vision" filter can extend the shooting distance during combat; during exploration, it can recreate past actions that have become residual thoughts.
■Other new functions
■"Amulet"
"Amulets" can bring various effects, and they can be effective after being equipped, helping players to advance in the game.In addition, if you add an "Amulet Bag", the number of "Amulets" that can be equipped will also increase.
■ Deluxe edition and bonus information
■"Special Edition" and "Collector's Edition"
The "Special Edition", in addition to the main game, also includes the official setting data collection "Minakami Village Secret Festival/The Promised Forest of Disappearance", which contains the new Japanese novel, and "Blood and Soul Appearance! Luminous Postcard" 5 pieces
Set, and "Mio and Cocoon's Butterfly Acrylic Keychain".The "Collector's Edition" includes in addition to the "Special Edition"
In addition to all the contents, "Zero~Red Butterfly~REMAKE" main visual LED photo frame light box" and "Zero-sensitive towel" are also included.
■『Zero～Red Butterfly～REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition』
In addition to the main game (regular version), it also includes a "Digital Soundtrack", a "Digital Art Album", and a "Digital Deluxe Edition Bonus Set", which includes: "Amulet・Special", "Lace Gloves (Black/White)", and a "Japanese Gothic Dress (Right Wing/Left Wing)" designed to incorporate the world view of this game.
The content released at the same time is the same as the "Digital Deluxe Edition", but does not include the "Zero~" of the main game.
Red Butterfly～REMAKE Digital Deluxe Upgrade』, players can choose according to their needs.
■ Early purchase bonus (physical version/version)
Early purchase bonuses will include "Amulet・Grudge", "Peony Hair Accessory (Crimson/Second Blue)" and "Kimono (Black Higan/Crimson Peony)".The physical version is a special bonus for the first batch, while supplies last.The version must be purchased before March 25 (Wednesday) to obtain it.
■ Edition pre-order bonus
Edition pre-order bonuses include "Amulet・Spirit", "Cat Ear Headband (Black/White)", and "Red Butterfly・Cocoon/Mio (original)" that reproduces the original costume.Complete the pre-order before the release date to get
There are pre-order bonuses, so please pre-order as soon as possible.
In addition, newly created character pictures and game information of this game are also released simultaneously on the official website, so please go and browse.
■ Release date trailer introduction
○Video title "Zero ~Red Butterfly~ REMAKE" trailer released on release date
■ General version product introduction
○Product name Zero ~Red Butterfly~ REMAKE
○Compatible with consoles Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5 /Xbox Series X|S /Steam®
※Xbox Series X|S and Steam® only version
○ Game type: Japanese horror adventure
○Release date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
○Recommended selling price NT$1,590
○Special bonus■ Early purchase bonus (physical version/version)
"Amulet・Grudge"
"Peony Hair Accessory (Crimson)"
"Peony Hair Accessories (Second Blue)"
"Kimono (Crimson Peony)"
"Kimono (dark Higanbana)"
※This bonus is common to both the physical version and the version.
※It may be used for payment in the future.
※The physical version is the first batch of bonuses; the version must be purchased before March 25 (Wednesday) to receive early purchase bonuses.
■ Edition pre-order bonus
"Amulet・Spirit"
"Cat ear headband (black)"
"Cat ear headband (white)"
"Red Butterfly・Cocoon (original)"
"Red butterfly・Mio (original)"
※This bonus is only included with the edition.
※It may be used for payment in the future.
※Pre-order must be completed before the release date to receive the pre-order bonus.
○Game rating restricted level
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■ Digital Deluxe Edition product introduction
○Product name Zero～Red Butterfly～ REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition
○Compatible with consoles Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5 /Xbox Series X|S /Steam®
○Release date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
○Recommended selling price NT$2,120
○Product content■ Game version (version)
■ Digital soundtrack
■ Digital art collection
■ Digital Deluxe Edition bonus set "Amulet・Special" "Lace Gloves (Black)"
"Lace gloves (white)"
"Japanese-style Gothic dress (right wing)"
"Japanese Gothic dress (left wing)"
○Special bonus■ Early purchase bonus (physical version/version)
"Amulet・Grudge"
"Peony Hair Accessory (Crimson)"
"Peony Hair Accessories (Second Blue)"
"Kimono (Crimson Peony)"
"Kimono (dark Higanbana)"
※This bonus is common to both the physical version and the version.
※It may be used for payment in the future.
※The physical version is the first batch of bonuses; the version must be purchased before March 25 (Wednesday) to receive early purchase bonuses.
■ Edition pre-order bonus
"Amulet・Spirit"
"Cat ear headband (black)"
"Cat ear headband (white)"
"Red Butterfly・Cocoon (original)"
"Red butterfly・Mio (original)"
※This bonus is only included with the edition.
※It may be used for payment in the future.
※Pre-order must be completed before the release date to receive the pre-order bonus.
■ Digital Deluxe Upgrade Product Introduction
○Product name Zero～Red Butterfly～ REMAKE Digital Deluxe Upgrade
○Compatible with consoles Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5 /Xbox Series X|S /Steam®
○Release date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
○Product content■ Digital soundtrack
■ Digital art collection
■ Digital Deluxe Edition bonus set "Amulet・Special"
"Lace Gloves (Black)"
"Lace gloves (white)"
"Japanese-style Gothic dress (right wing)"
"Japanese Gothic dress (left wing)"
※The above is the same as "Zero～Red Butterfly～ REMAKE Digital Deluxe
Edition" contains the same content, please be careful not to purchase twice.
■ Special edition product introduction
○Product Name Zero ~Red Butterfly~ REMAKE Special Edition
○Compatible with consoles Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5
○Release date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
○Recommended selling price NT$2,980
○Product content■ Game version
■Official setting data collection "The Secret Festival of Minakami Village/The Promised Forest of Disappearance" (with newly written Japanese novel)
■ Blood and Spiritual Appearance! Luminous Postcard 5 is included in the group
■Mio and Cocoon’s butterfly-shaped acrylic keychain
※Bundle contents and names may be changed without notice.
○Bonus■ Early purchase bonus (physical version)
"Amulet・Grudge"
"Peony Hair Accessory (Crimson)"
"Peony Hair Accessories (Second Blue)"
"Kimono (Crimson Peony)"
"Kimono (dark Higanbana)"
※This bonus is common to both the physical version and the version.
※It may be used for payment in the future.
※The physical version is the first batch of bonuses; the version must be purchased before March 25 (Wednesday) to receive early purchase bonuses.
■ Collector’s Edition Product Introduction
○Product name Zero ~Red Butterfly~ REMAKE Collector's Edition
○Compatible with consoles Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5
○Release date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
○Recommended selling price NT$5,650
○Product content■ Game version
■Official setting data collection "The Secret Festival of Minakami Village/The Promised Forest of Disappearance" (with newly written Japanese novel)
■ Blood and Spiritual Appearance! Luminous Postcard 5 is included in the group
■Mio and Cocoon’s butterfly-shaped acrylic keychain
■『Zero～Red Butterfly～REMAKE』Main Vision LED Photo Frame Light Box■Zero Sensitive Towel
※Bundle contents and names may be changed without notice.
○Purchase bonus■ Early purchase bonus (physical version) "Amulet・Grudge"
"Peony Hair Accessory (Crimson)"
"Peony Hair Accessories (Second Blue)"
"Kimono (Crimson Peony)"
"Kimono (dark Higanbana)"
※This bonus is common to both the physical version and the version.
※It may be used for payment in the future.
※The physical version is the first batch of bonuses; the version must be purchased before March 25 (Wednesday) to receive early purchase bonuses.
