Silent Hill f Gets a Free Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Costume — And It's Completely Free
Two of the biggest Japanese horror franchises just crossed over, and the best part is it did not cost anyone a single dollar. Konami and Koei Tecmo dropped a free collaboration costume for Silent Hill f on June 26, 2026, dressing protagonist Shimizu Hinako in the outfit worn by Mio Amakura from FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. It is live right now via patch 1.20, and every person who owns Silent Hill f gets it automatically at no extra charge.
No microtransaction. No battle pass tier. Just a free costume update between two studios that clearly respect each other's work. That alone is worth talking about.
What Exactly Is the Crimson Butterfly Costume?
The DLC puts Mio Amakura's signature default outfit from the Fatal Frame II Remake directly onto Hinako. Konami built it with genuine attention to detail, and it is not a lazy reskin thrown together in an afternoon. The outfit was recreated specifically for Silent Hill f's visual style and it fits the game's tone surprisingly well. Both protagonists share that same quiet, unsettling energy, so seeing Hinako walk through foggy 1960s rural Japan in Mio's clothes feels right rather than random.
It is purely cosmetic. No new story content, no alternate cutscenes, no gameplay changes. But Silent Hill f already has real replayability with multiple endings, so having a visual reason to go back in is a bonus, not a consolation prize.
How to Equip the Crimson Butterfly Costume
- Update Silent Hill f to Patch 1.20 or later
- Load your save or start a New Game from the main menu
- Find any Hokora in the game
- Select Change Costume from the menu
- Equip the Crimson Butterfly outfit and you are good to go
If the costume does not show up automatically, you can grab it manually by searching for SILENT HILL f: Crimson Butterfly Costume directly on Steam and adding it to your library from there.
This Is Actually a Two-Way Crossover
Here is what makes this feel like a real collaboration and not just a one-off marketing drop. Back in March 2026, Koei Tecmo already released a Silent Hill f-themed costume pack for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. That DLC dressed Mio Amakura in Hinako's Navy Sailor School Uniform and also included the Fox Mask accessory from Silent Hill f, which both Mio and her twin sister Mayu could equip.
So the trade is complete. Mio wears Hinako's outfit in Fatal Frame 2. Hinako wears Mio's outfit in Silent Hill f. Both are completely free. Both studios participated on equal footing. That kind of mutual respect between publishers is something the gaming community has been asking for more of for years, and this one actually delivered without any catch attached.
The crossover also makes total cultural sense. Silent Hill and Fatal Frame have always pulled from the same audience. Both franchises are built on psychological dread, vulnerable protagonists, and atmosphere-driven horror rather than action or jump scares. The aesthetic overlap was always obvious. This collaboration just made it official and gave fans something to actually hold in their hands.
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Where Both Games Stand Right Now
Silent Hill f crossed two million copies sold as of April 2026, which is a significant milestone for a franchise that spent several years in uncertain territory. The game earned that number by taking a real swing on something new: a 1960s Japanese rural setting, a story written by Ryukishi07 (the creator of Higurashi and Umineko), and an entirely original cast of characters. Critics and players responded well, and those sales numbers prove the direction worked.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launched in March 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It sold 18,551 physical copies in Japan in its first week and moved an estimated 25,000 to 48,000 Steam copies in its first 48 hours. For a niche survival horror remake of a 2003 original, that is a solid performance by any measure.
This crossover is landing while both games still have active fanbases, which makes it feel meaningful rather than a farewell gesture for titles nobody is playing anymore.
The Steam Summer Sale Makes This an Even Better Time to Jump In
If you have been sitting on the fence about either game, the timing right now is genuinely good. Silent Hill f is currently 50% off during the Steam Summer Sale, bringing it down to around $34.99. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is 25% off. There is also a dedicated bundle on Steam that includes both games at a further reduced price if you already own one of them. The sale runs until July 9, so there is still a window but it is not unlimited.
Two of the best Japanese survival horror releases in recent years, both discounted, with free crossover content connecting them. That is a deal worth paying attention to.
Is There More Coming From This Collaboration?
Nothing has been officially confirmed beyond what is already out. The fan community has been speculating about deeper gameplay crossovers or additional costume drops tied to future updates, but right now that is just wishful thinking rather than anything with real backing behind it. What Konami and Koei Tecmo decide to do with this partnership going forward depends entirely on them.
What is already here stands on its own though. Two studios, two free DLC packs, both delivered across all platforms simultaneously without any strings attached. If you own Silent Hill f and have not updated yet, patch 1.20 is live right now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. The costume is free. Go get it.
Silent Hill f is available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.