All Endings in Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE has a total of six different endings. In addition to the three Endings of the original version, the Remake also adds the endings from the Nintendo Wii version of Fatal Frame II: Deep Crimson Butterfly along with a completely new ending. Below is a summary of all Endings in Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake.

All Endings in Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

Lonely Road Home Ending

This is an extended version of the Lingering Scent ending in the original. After entering the Great Tree, the player can go to Kureha Shrine, where a secret door opens and gives Mio a chance to escape the village.

However, to survive, she was forced to leave Mayu behind. Mio walked through the passage and then reappeared in the forest in the daylight, painfully crying for her sister.

Actually, this is not a complete ending. In gameplay, this option causes the player to have to reload the save file to continue the story. Still, in terms of plot, it’s still an important moment.

Crimson Butterfly Ending

This is the default ending on the first playthrough. This ending shows the aftermath of the Repentance disaster, when Sae’s ritual fails and she rises in anguish and rage, leading to the destruction of the village of Minakami.

After the battle with Kusabi, Mio found Mayu in front of the Abyss – the gate leading to hell. Following the ritual, Mio strangled Mayu and the Veiled Priests threw her body into the Abyss. A red butterfly (Crimson Butterfly) flew up, indicating that the ritual was completed.

Mayu’s butterfly leads Mio away from the village. While Mio kept apologizing, she immersed herself in the glowing butterflies as dawn appeared over Minakami. This is a tragic and bitter ending.

The Promise Ending

In this ending, Mio carries the soul of Kurosawa Yae, allowing twin sisters Yae and Sae to reunite after many years of separation. Previously, Yae escaped with Ryōzō Munakata, lost her memory and moved to Himuro Mansion, where she gave birth to her descendant, Miku Hinasaki.

The two ghost sisters talked before falling into the Abyss together. However, Mio was able to hold Mayu in time, helping them both survive. Red butterflies fly into the sky, while the spirits of the village – including Masami and Miyuko – quietly watch.

An atmosphere of peace gradually envelops Minakami, but the story still suggests that the cycle of fate of the twins may not be over yet.

The Abyss Ending

This is a dark ending, which appeared in the original. After her battle with Mayu when she took on Sae’s form, Mayu nearly fell into the Abyss. Mio promptly saved her sister, but she accidentally looked into the abyss. As a result, Mio became blind.

In the ending, Mio recounts how the two sisters were found in the forest after that event, and the village of Minakami disappeared when the dam was built. The final scene shows a beautiful sunny day, but Mio has to wear a white eyepatch, depending on Mayu like before.

Sprouting Wings Ending

This is one of the most touching and positive endings of the game. To unlock, the player must complete the game in Nightmare Mode, i.e. on the second playthrough.

In this ending, Mayu falls into the Abyss and Mio immediately jumps after her. When Mio carries the soul of Kurosawa Yae – who has been brought back to the village – a miracle happens. Thanks to the guidance of the Kurosawa twins, Mio and Mayu combine their powers to create a new butterfly. Then, Yae and Sae did the same thing.

Glowing butterflies flew throughout the village, freeing all trapped souls. In the end, all found peace.

Remaining Sun

This is considered the happiest ending in Fatal Frame II Remake. This ending is essentially the same as Sprouting Wings, but with an additional ending scene. In this scene, the Amakura twins sit on a bench overlooking the dam. Then they stand up – and the player realizes that Mayu’s leg has recovered.

This ending brings a sense of healing. The souls are finally freed, while the Amakura twins’ story ends with a more hopeful and happy ending.