Koei Tecmo has simply introduced their subsequent step in bringing again the traditional horror franchise that’s been in a state of revival since 2021, with the revealing of a brand new Deadly Body II: Crimson Butterfly remake within the works, updating the 2003 traditional with gorgeous trendy visuals and up to date controls on trendy platforms.
This comes after the current remasters of Deadly Body 4 and Deadly Body 5, and appears to be aiming to convey Deadly Body II extra updated with these more moderen video games within the collection, which is a visit I’m all in for.
The brand new visuals are a deal with to behold, as the brand new trailer and screenshots have proven, and the sport is about to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence, Nintendo Change 2, and PC in early 2026. We’re questioning how onerous this launch would possibly butt up in opposition to the discharge of Resident Evil: Requiem, however I’d guess they’ll unfold it out just a bit bit.
That is fascinating because it joins a brief listing of video games which were remade or reimagined greater than as soon as on this style, together with the unique Castlevania and MediEvil, since Deadly Body II additionally acquired a remake on the Nintendo Wii in 2012, utilizing the Deadly Body IV engine. Seeing it up to date once more actually cements Koei Tecmo’s religion on this sport as considered one of their hottest and profitable video games within the collection and indicators their dedication to conserving the collection’ significance alive. We are likely to agree, as we’ve lined the collection and its historical past a number of occasions earlier than, together with in two of our Generations of Horror collection, and glad to see its legacy remains to be going over twenty years later.
There’s additionally an official web site for the sport the place you may see and browse extra about it, however’s nice to see them devoting to conserving Deadly Body round, and we are able to’t wait to test it out in only a few months.
You’ll want to try the announcement trailer beneath, and keep tuned for a full evaluate when the sport launches early subsequent 12 months.
