Koei Tecmo officially announced the launch date of theFatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipsere-release in the West. The fourthFatal Framegame was previously exclusive to Japan and could only run on the Wii. Soon, it will launch digitally on other consoles.
Fatal Frame, also known asProject Zeroin some regions, is a Japanese survival game that uses a camera called Camera Obscura to fend off restless spirits. The series often had struggles with Western localizations, which led to the games' late Western releases. Last year,Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, which is the fifth game in the franchise, became available for all consoles and PC after being Wii-exclusive since 2014.
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The Western localization ofFatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipsewas initially canceled. But now, fans could soon get their hands on it once it drops on July 30, 2025 worldwide. The game follows amnesiac Ruka Minazuki as she and her two friends, Misaki and Madoka, explore Rogetsu Island to seek out the truth of why they were held captive on the mysterious island. Ruka will have to use her flashlight to navigate through dark mansions and abandoned hospitals, and the Camera Obscura to fight hostile ghosts she will encounter.
Players can get special DLCs when they get the game. They could choose between the Standard and Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the Rogetsu Isle Dinner Party costume set DLC and a digital art book. They could also download a Marie Rose Outfit fromDead or Alivefor Ruka from the digital copy before March 22nd. Meanwhile, those who pre-order the game before the release date will receive limited-edition Fox Mask costumes and the Spirit Stone Flashlight Hat.
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipsewas received well when it first came out in Japan in 2008. Many game reviewers praised its unsettling atmosphere and gameplay, which added a spine-chilling touch to the experience. WithFatal Frametitles getting remastered versions, players will have no problem navigating throughMask of the Lunar Eclipsewith more modern controllers and consoles.
While waiting forMask of the Lunar Eclipseto release, fans canreplay previousFatal Framegamesto refresh their memories on the franchise’s complicated story and family connections. It’s also a great time to revisit the horror elements and see whether they hold up compared to more recent games in the same genre.
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipselaunches on July 12, 2025 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
