The free Silent Hill f crossover DLC for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is now live as a platform-wide costume add-on. Official publisher and storefront pages place the rollout across March 26 to March 27, 2026 depending on region, while Steam metadata logs the PC store release at 01:00 UTC on March 27. The DLC adds Shimizu Hinako’s Navy Sailor School Uniform for Mio and a Fox Mask accessory for Mio and Mayu on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam.
Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake Silent Hill f DLC explained
The crossover is an officially branded free add-on called the SILENT HILL f Costume Set for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. Koei Tecmo describes it as a collaboration DLC with Konami that lets players bring Silent Hill f protagonist Shimizu Hinako’s look into the remake through a costume-and-accessory pack rather than a story expansion or gameplay module.
For release timing, the exact date varies slightly by storefront region. The U.S. PlayStation Store lists the item as a March 26, 2026 release, Xbox lists March 27, Nintendo lists March 27, and SteamDB records the store release at 01:00 UTC on March 27, 2026, with Steam release metadata at 01:09 UTC. The cleanest way to interpret that spread is that the DLC unlocked in late North American hours on March 26 and on March 27 in UTC-forward regions.
How to download the free Silent Hill f costume set in Fatal Frame 2 Remake
Downloading the add-on is straightforward: open the platform store page for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE x SILENT HILL f Costume Set, add the free item to your library, and make sure the base game is installed. Xbox explicitly labels the add-on as “Requires a game,” Nintendo identifies it as DLC for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and Steam lists it as a separate free DLC entry under the game’s add-ons.
Once claimed, the costume is equipped in-game at a Butterfly Lantern save point by selecting Outfit. Koei Tecmo’s official site also states that costumes and accessories can be equipped at save points, which matches the Xbox and Nintendo instructions.
Silent Hill f protagonist Shimizu Hinako outfit in Fatal Frame 2 Remake
Shimizu Hinako is the protagonist of Silent Hill f, which Konami describes as a new Silent Hill chapter set in 1960s Japan in the mountain town of Ebisugaoka. Koei Tecmo’s crossover DLC translates Hinako’s identity into Fatal Frame through a named costume swap rather than a full character replacement, letting Mio wear Hinako’s signature Navy Sailor School Uniform.
That framing matters for SEO and for player expectations: this is not “Hinako as a new playable character,” but an officially licensed Hinako-inspired outfit inside FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. The crossover therefore works as a cosmetic homage to Silent Hill f while keeping Mio and Mayu as the actual protagonists of the remake.
Navy sailor school uniform and fox mask DLC for Fatal Frame II Remake
Official descriptions list exactly two crossover items: the Navy Sailor School Uniform and the Fox Mask. Koei Tecmo repeats that same contents list on the official game site, DLC notice page, and news announcement, and Xbox and Nintendo store descriptions match it.
The distinction between the two items is important. The Navy Sailor School Uniform is the main outfit piece tied to Hinako’s look, while the Fox Mask is handled as an accessory. That means the costume pack is intentionally compact and purely fashion-focused, with no extra collectible bundle, bonus item pack, or mechanical perk attached to it in the public listing text.
Which characters can wear the Silent Hill f DLC in Fatal Frame II Remake
Koei Tecmo’s official wording is consistent across its site and store pages: the Navy Sailor School Uniform can be worn by Mio, while the Fox Mask accessory can be worn by both Mio and Mayu. That makes Mio the only character who gets the full Hinako uniform swap, but both twin sisters can use the headline accessory.
There is no official indication that any other playable or non-playable characters can use the set. Based on the published store descriptions, the supported wearers are limited to Mio for the outfit and Mio/Mayu for the fox mask.
Fatal Frame 2 Remake crossover DLC platforms: PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC Steam
The crossover DLC is officially available on the same four platforms as the base remake: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. Koei Tecmo states that availability in its launch news and DLC notice pages, and the platform-specific store pages confirm PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam support.
Just as important, the official platform lists do not mention PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 1, Epic Games Store, or other PC storefronts. The accurate reading is therefore that the Fatal Frame 2 Remake Silent Hill f DLC is only announced and published for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Steam PC.
Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake release date and post-launch DLC schedule
The remake’s launch roadmap is unusually clear. Koei Tecmo first locked in March 12, 2026 as the release date in its November 11, 2025 announcement. It then announced a free demo for March 5, 2026 alongside the Silent Hill f collaboration reveal in late January 2026, released that demo on March 5, launched the full game on March 12, and rolled out the free Silent Hill f costume DLC in late March 2026.
As of the official product page reviewed for this article, the public DLC section lists the Silent Hill f Costume Set rather than a broader season-pass style schedule. In other words, the current post-launch roadmap that is publicly documented centers on the crossover costume release rather than a long slate of announced paid expansions.
Is the Silent Hill f DLC free forever or limited-time for Fatal Frame 2 Remake
No official page reviewed for this article gives the DLC an expiration date. Koei Tecmo’s announcement calls it “free” and “now available,” while PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam all present it as a free add-on or free item, but none of those pages publicly state that the offer ends on a specific date.
The most accurate answer, then, is not “free forever,” but “free with no announced end date.” That is a stronger and safer conclusion because it reflects the published evidence without overpromising permanence that Koei Tecmo has not formally guaranteed.
Steam listing details for “FATAL FRAME II REMAKE x SILENT HILL f Costume Set”
On Steam, the add-on appears as a standalone free DLC page tied to the base game. SteamDB identifies it as app 4423570, marks it as a free app, and flags FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE as the required parent app. SteamDB also records the store release at 27 March 2026, 01:00:00 UTC and the Steam release at 01:09:00 UTC.
The Steam ecosystem also includes a crossover bundle. Koei Tecmo’s official news post says players can get 10% off both horror games through a newly released Steam bundle, and Steam store search results show the SILENT HILL f x FATAL FRAME II REMAKE bundle pairing the two games with the costume set.
Silent Hill f crossover event: what’s included and what’s not (cosmetic-only)
What is included is explicit: one outfit and one accessory. Specifically, players get the Navy Sailor School Uniform and the Fox Mask, with equip instructions pointing them to save points or Butterfly Lanterns.
What is not listed is just as telling. None of the official pages mention new chapters, side stories, ghosts, endings, Camera Obscura upgrades, weapons, difficulty changes, or progression rewards tied to the crossover. Based on the published materials, this is a cosmetic-only Silent Hill f event inside Fatal Frame II Remake, not a gameplay expansion.
How the Fatal Frame 2 Remake Silent Hill f outfits look in-game (screenshots and preview)
The official previews position the DLC as a clean visual crossover rather than a total redesign. Store and site copy consistently frame Mio as the wearer of Hinako’s Navy Sailor School Uniform, with the fox mask operating as the standout horror accent that can also be applied to Mayu. For players checking screenshots before downloading, the most reliable preview sources are the official Fatal Frame product page gallery and the platform storefront galleries.
Koei Tecmo also adds an important caveat on the official site: “item images listed are sample images and not final.” That means preview images are representative, but the safest editorial description is the one backed by the published item names and wearer rules rather than over-detailed visual claims that the store text itself does not spell out.
Does the Silent Hill f DLC change gameplay in Fatal Frame II Remake
The official answer is effectively no. The public description only says players can equip the school uniform and fox mask in-game, and it explains where to do that at save points. There is no official statement that the costume set changes combat, puzzle flow, stats, enemy behavior, story scenes, or progression.
That makes the add-on cosmetic in function even though it is high-profile in branding. Players looking for new mechanics should instead think of the DLC as a themed replay option layered on top of the remake’s existing systems, not as a new mode or content chapter.
Fatal Frame vs Silent Hill: why this crossover matters for Japanese horror fans
This crossover works especially well because both games now meet on Japanese horror ground. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a Japanese horror adventure built around Minakami Village and Camera Obscura spirit combat, while Konami’s official Silent Hill f page places Shimizu Hinako in 1960s Japan in the remote town of Ebisugaoka. The shared setting logic makes the collaboration feel thematically coherent rather than random.
It also matters because Fatal Frame II is one of the series’ most acclaimed legacy entries and Silent Hill f is a major modern revival point for Konami’s horror brand. Koei Tecmo explicitly highlighted the Silent Hill f link in its January 2026 remake news, and the late-March release of the free costume pack keeps Fatal Frame II Remake visible after launch without fragmenting the player base behind paid content.
Best settings for replaying Fatal Frame II Remake with the Silent Hill f costumes
For a costume-focused replay, the first recommendation is simply to update the game. Koei Tecmo’s March 27, 2026 patch notes say Ver.1.03.03 fixed an issue where the “Outfits During Movies” settings did not display correctly and also corrected a Photo Mode camera-setting bug, both of which matter if the goal is to showcase the crossover outfit consistently.
The second recommendation is to avoid Light model quality if you want the costume to carry cleanly into cutscenes. Koei Tecmo’s platform specs page says costumes are reflected in cutscenes, but it also notes that when using Light Model Quality the default costume will be applied. On Steam, Model LOD set to Low or below automatically switches Model Quality to Light, so costume-focused players should stay above that threshold. Steam’s max spec path supports up to 2160p with 60fps gameplay, while PS5 and Xbox Series X list 2160p/30fps targets, Xbox Series S lists 1440p/30fps, and Switch 2 lists 1080p/30fps with the only supported Camera Obscura gyroscope controls.
Where to find official announcements about the Fatal Frame II Remake Silent Hill f DLC
The best official sources are Koei Tecmo’s own channels: the FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE product page, the dedicated DLC notice page, and the March 2026 news post announcing that the Silent Hill f collaboration DLC is available. Those three pages together cover the item contents, supported characters, supported platforms, and release window.
For platform-specific verification, the strongest supporting pages are the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam listing. For background on Shimizu Hinako and why her costume is significant, Konami’s official Silent Hill f page is the authoritative source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is the Silent Hill f DLC free in Fatal Frame II Remake?
Yes. Koei Tecmo describes it as free, and PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam list it as a free add-on or free item. - What items are included in the crossover DLC?
The official contents list includes two items only: the Navy Sailor School Uniform and the Fox Mask. - Who can wear the Navy Sailor School Uniform?
Mio is the only character who can wear the Navy Sailor School Uniform. - Who can wear the Fox Mask?
The Fox Mask accessory can be worn by both Mio and Mayu. - How do you equip the Silent Hill f costume set?
Equip it at a Butterfly Lantern save point by selecting Outfit. Koei Tecmo’s site also states that costumes and accessories are equipped at save points. - Do you need the base game to use the DLC?
Yes. Xbox explicitly says the content requires the game, and Nintendo lists it as DLC for FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. - Which platforms support the crossover?
The official platform list is PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via Steam. - Does the DLC add new gameplay or story content?
No official page says that it does. All public descriptions frame it as a costume-and-accessory add-on. - Will the outfits appear in cutscenes?
Yes, but Koei Tecmo says Light Model Quality applies the default costume in cutscenes. On Steam, Model LOD set to Low or below forces Light quality. - Is the free DLC limited-time?
No expiration date is publicly listed on the official announcement or the storefront pages reviewed here, so the safest answer is that it is free with no announced end date.
Conclusion
The Fatal Frame 2 Remake Silent Hill f DLC is a tightly focused but smartly chosen crossover: free, easy to claim, available on all four supported platforms, and built around two cosmetic items that fit the remake’s Japanese horror identity unusually well. The rollout timing differs slightly by storefront region, but the core facts are stable: Mio gets Shimizu Hinako’s Navy Sailor School Uniform, Mio and Mayu can wear the Fox Mask, and the add-on is cosmetic-only based on all current official materials.
Sources and citations
- https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse/
KOEI TECMO America — Official product page (core game details, platforms, remake information) - https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/news/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse-dlc-march-2026
KOEI TECMO America — March 2026 DLC news release (DLC announcement, content overview) - https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse/dlc/
KOEI TECMO America — DLC notice page (DLC breakdown, availability details) - https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/support/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse-update-march-27-2026
KOEI TECMO America — March 27, 2026 update notes (patch details, fixes, version notes) - https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/news/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse-remake-announcement
KOEI TECMO America — Remake/demo announcement (initial reveal, demo availability, feature overview) - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4108-CUSA00000_00-FATALFRAME000000
PlayStation Store — Listing (platform availability, pricing, features, ratings) - https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse/
Xbox Store — Listing (capabilities, platform flags, cloud support, description) - https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/fatal-frame-mask-of-the-lunar-eclipse-switch/
Nintendo eShop — Listing (Switch availability, pricing, features) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2130460/FATAL_FRAME_MASK_OF_THE_LUNAR_ECLIPSE/
Steam — Store page (PC requirements, release info, features, metadata) - https://steamdb.info/app/2130460/
SteamDB — App page (UTC release timestamp, required-app metadata) - https://www.konami.com/games/silenthill/f/en/
Konami — Silent Hill f official page (game overview, character Shimizu Hinako background)
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