Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water to Launch on 28th October 2021 within Europe

KOEI TECMO Europe have announced that Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water, which is a high definition re-release of the Nintendo Wii U game of the same name, will launch on 28th October 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Windows PC.

As previously mentioned Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water is an enhanced version of the 2014 Wii U release of the same name, allowing players on all platforms to enjoy this unique horror experience. As part of this game players will step into the shoes of Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo, and Miu Hinasaki as they venture up the eerie Mt. Hikami in the hopes of finding those that have previously disappeared. To help them overcome the malevolent spirits housed in the mountain’s waters, they will have to master the Camera Obscura – a unique camera that can deal damage to ghosts upon taking a photo. Each successful shot will cause a spirit to emit Spirit Fragments and if players are able to capture an image of the ghost and these mysterious fragments in the same frame, they will unleash a high-damage Fatal Frame attack. Upgrading the camera’s parts, such as equipping a stronger lens or changing out the film, allows more powerful images to be taken, giving players more protection as they venture further up the mountain. When a ghost has been defeated, the camera is able to perform the Glancing ability to uncover the ghost’s past – helping to uncover the truth behind the disappearances on the mountain.

This modern-generation release of the game will include a brand-new Photo Mode where players can use any character or any ghost from their adventure, position them on a background of their choice, and add a variety of effects (from lens type, frame choice, focus, etc) to make the perfect scary photo. In addition to this new photo mode players will be able to customise their character with a selection of new costumes and accessories including the ‘Punk Ensemble’, ‘Cutesy Goth Ensemble (Black)’, ‘Swimsuit (Blue)’, and the ‘Triathlon Suit’ for Yuri; the ‘Miku Hinasaki Outfit (The Tormented)’, ‘Cutesy Goth Ensemble (White)’, ‘Swimsuit (Yellow)’, and the ‘Swimsuit (Pink)’ for Miu; and the ‘Groom’s Outfit’ for Ren.

KOEI TECMO Europe have also confirmed that a special Digital Deluxe Edition for Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water will also be made available and will come packed with a copy of the game, a digital artbook, and six costumes inspired from previous characters in the series. These anniversary costumes include; the Mio Amakura and Rei Kurosawa outfits for Yuri, the Mayu Amakura and two Miku Hinasaki outfits for Miu, and the Kei Amakura outfit for Ren. Finally those who pre-order the game will also receive an additional costume inspired by Atelier Ryza.

Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water is scheduled to launch on 28th October 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Windows PC.