Project Zero: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Will Scare You Silly In March 2023

Just in time for the spooky Spring season

No US or European physical release is a disappointment, hopefully they release it physically in Asia like they did with Maiden of Black Water.

Hopefully they do a physical version for Australia again like they did on the Wii U.

One can only hope.
I'd prefer a physical copy but if not I'll grab it digitally.

But... I'm already silly.

I really hope that there will be an option to import a copy that still has an English option like with Maiden of Black Water. I'm looking forward to this one after playing that, but I'd be disappointed if it really is digital-only with no alternatives. I'd like a copy to go with its sequel on my shelf!

Might seem dumb, but the fact that it's digital only might actually dissuade some from buying it. Or at least make them not purchase it until it's discounted to some degree.

Oh, is it only North America where it's Fatal Frame?

I originally played this game on the Wii, but I’d like to revisit the game with this upcoming release.

That Camera Obscura hat is amazing.

I like that the preorder bonus is another cute/sexy optional costume, but with the save data bonus, it's like: "What if her head was actually a gigantic camera?"

Super excited for this. 2023 is filling out nicely.

There will probably be an asian physical, I'm sure.

FAB !
issue is the digital only. In that case I will wait for a large discount... not willing to pay full price for something I do not really own. Strange move... I hope there will be an asian version at least.

Always the "digital deluxe" releases, but never physical. There's nothing "deluxe" about a freaking download for a handful of inconsequential cosmetics (which is usually all the "deluxe" editions include for the inflated cost of entry).

In any case, I'm cautiously optimistic that a physical release will surface. Play-Asia has listings for US and Europe, but they tend to jump the gun with pre-orders, however it's quite likely that we'll get an Asian release with English-language packaging. If, however, there is a European release, I'll favour that just in case it comes with a download code (as European codes should be compatible with the Australian eShop as we're more or less treated as the same "region").

My Asian copy of Maiden of Black Water came with a download code, albeit for the Hong Kong eShop, but I'm not going to create a third account (I already have a Japanese one for downloading demos/DLC) for a mere outfit. Ironically, the Japanese version would have afforded me better overall value for money, but I'm content with forgoing the costume for the English packaging.

I also hope (if we don't get a Western physical release) that the Japanese/Asian release will include English on the cartridge this time, as the Japanese release of Maiden of Black Water only supported English after an update (though I believe that English audio is included on the cart, but English broadly wasn't supported in the release build).

@Freek : We didn't get the Maiden of Black Water in physical format for Switch in Australia, and unless Tecmo Koei has a change of heart for this instalment, I don't think this will be released locally either, but importing is always an option, fortunately (and presuming that the Japanese/Asian release will support English).

It's a pity that Tecmo Koei isn't confident enough with the franchise to issue a proper worldwide physical release.

I also hope for a physical release. I didn't buy the Wii U port, since I still have the game for Wii U where it's better.
But I'm interested in this one.

Play-Asia has an English language physical version up for pre-order.

Always Play-Asia for the win!

I will certainly be getting this game. It's the only Fatal Frame I don't own. I do hope they fixed the bugs that were known to be on the Wii version.

How is that camera "hat" not the image used for this article?? C'mon NL! 😆

@Silly_G I was thinking your first paragraph, almost exactly. I really don't like the "digital deluxe" naming. It's like a slap in the face after already having turned the other cheek, and being told to like it with their hand already threatening a third slap if you don't, and you know they'll find a "reason" to "justify" the third slap anyway.

Finally🙂. Years ago I bought the Japanese Wii version from Cash Generator for £5(obviously stolen). Ripped it with an English translation which is getting a bit scratched now. Day 1 buy

I'll probably grab the physical edition from Play-Asia, finally Nintendo learn their lesson and embrace region free.

Yes, looks great. Nice to get to play this one. The original release was weird. I remember there being some english translation for it on Wii but it seemed like a hassle and I couldn't bother with it.

Can someone let me know if this franchise has jump scares? I've never played a Fatal Frame game before and I can't handle jump scares. =P

.... I also can't handle digital-only releases, so I'd be holding out for physical regardless.

Coming out on the same month as RE4R

Any idea why this is called Project Zero rather than Fatal Frame? Project Zero makes it sound like it's in alpha and hasn't been properly revealed or something lol

@Ham-n-jam Project Zero is the European name for Fatal Frame. Its called Zero in Japan and in North America, it is called Fatal Frame.

And Nintendo Life is based in UK so it makes sense they use the Project Zero name.

@anoyonmus Interesting, definitely prefer the name Fatal Frame but didn't know it was called Project Zero in Japan too

@Ham-n-jam it’s not called Project Zero in Japan. It’s just called Zero in Japan

@anoyonmus oooo man that's even stranger haha

I'll just get it from PlayAsia like I did with Maiden of the Black Water

I’m so excited for this release. I never had the chance to play the 4th game as it wasn’t released in the States. I’m so glad it’s coming and early next year. I was expecting it around October 2023. This was a nice surprise.