Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia reached a significant milestone with the full release on January 1, 2026, introducing the Horror 2.0 update, which revamped the game with new scares and features. This year also saw the launch of a character customization shop on May 5, 2026, allowing players to personalize their ghost hunters with various options.

• New Content:
  • Customisable Characters: Players can now choose from 12 characters in the customization shop, launched on May 5, 2026.
  • Nell's Diner Map: Released on November 11, 2025, this map features 14 rooms and 13 potential ghost rooms.
  • Reworked 6 Tanglewood Drive: Launched on March 3, 2026, this location received a complete visual overhaul with new assets and interactions.
  • New Character Models & Animations: Introduced on May 5, 2026, featuring improved models and animations for a more immersive experience.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Environmental Interaction Updates: Changes made to how players interact with the environment and equipment during investigations, introduced on May 5, 2026.
  • Removal of the Death Room: This feature was eliminated on May 5, 2026, allowing for a smoother transition to the Dead state after being killed by a ghost.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Cursed Hollow Event: Kicked off on March 31, 2026, featuring themed locations and rewards for completing contracts.
  • Winter’s Jest Event: Launched on December 16, 2025, this annual event included the return of Krampus with new challenges.

• Balance Changes:
  • Ghost Speed Adjustments: Changes to ghost speed for Forest Minions were implemented on March 31, 2026, affecting gameplay dynamics.

• New Systems:
  • Unity 6 Upgrade: The game transitioned to Unity 6 on January 31, 2026, promising improved performance and features.

Phasmophobia launched on PS5, PSVR2, and Xbox Series X/S on October 29, 2024, marking a significant expansion of its reach. Additionally, the introduction of Nell's Diner map on August 5, 2025, and the reworked Bleasdale Farmhouse map on March 10, 2025, provided fresh content for players.

• New Maps:
  • Nell's Diner launched on August 5, 2025.
  • Bleasdale Farmhouse received a rework and was released on March 10, 2025.
  • Grafton Farmhouse was also reworked, becoming available on August 12, 2025.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Crimson Eye Halloween Event commenced on October 28, 2024, featuring new challenges and the Blood Moon weather type.
  • The Cursed Hollow Event launched on April 17, 2025, introducing new gameplay elements.
  • The 5th Anniversary Celebration from September 15-21, 2025, offered double XP and exclusive rewards for players.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Community Goals for the Blood Moon Event were introduced on October 28, 2024, allowing players to earn rewards.
  • Optimizations and bug fixes were implemented on October 28, 2024, improving overall game performance.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • A permanent Event Board was added on October 28, 2024, to track ongoing challenges.
  • Several updates in March 2025 provided a performance boost and addressed player feedback.

• Visual Updates:
  • The Bleasdale Farmhouse received a complete visual overhaul on March 10, 2025, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

• Twitch Drops Campaign:
  • A new Twitch Drops campaign was announced, rewarding viewers with an animated Veteran ID Card and Badge on September 15, 2025.

Phasmophobia saw significant updates in its fourth year, highlighted by the Eventide Update, which launched on June 25, 2024, introducing a new location called Point Hope. This update revamped the game with a fresh design for the shop and equipment pages, alongside new gameplay mechanics. Additionally, a Console Update was set to release during the Halloween event, enabling cross-play across all platforms.

• New Location: The Point Hope area, featuring 10 floors and 12 rooms, became available with the Eventide Update.
• Gameplay Mechanics: Players now return to 4 equipment slots upon revival and can customize player colors for sticky notes and cursors.
• Shop Overhaul: The shop received a complete redesign with intuitive navigation, including a new Loadout page for quicker access to equipment.
• Seasonal Events: The Halloween Event 2023 introduced a spooky ID-card badge and trophy, while the Easter 2024 Event brought exclusive rewards for two weeks.
• Balance Changes: The experience required for leveling was reduced by around 10%, and rewards for ghost identification in medium and large locations were increased.
• AI Improvements: The AI navigation for ghosts was enhanced, leading to more consistent evidence during gameplay.

Phasmophobia: Ascension launched on August 15, 2023, introducing a new leveling system along with significant equipment upgrades. This update marked a pivotal shift in player progression, offering a fresh experience for both new and returning players. Notably, the Progression 2.0 Update rolled out alongside the console launch on June 13, 2023, bringing a comprehensive overhaul to the game’s leveling mechanics and equipment tiers.

• New Progression System: Implemented a revamped leveling system with new unlocks and a prestige mechanic, significantly altering how players progress.
  • Equipment Tiers: Expanded equipment from 22 to 60 items, introducing three tiers for various tools, enhancing gameplay strategies.
• New Locations and Modes: The Sunny Meadows Mental Institution received a complete overhaul on September 27, 2022, while a new Challenge Mode launched on January 19, 2023, featuring unique weekly challenges.
• Gameplay Enhancements: A new Photo System Overhaul released on August 17, 2023, improved evidence quality based on distance and angle. Additionally, players gained access to a new training mission set in a custom-built warehouse.
• Equipment Upgrades: Introduced new tiers for UV lights, tripods, and video cameras, providing players with enhanced ghost-hunting capabilities.
• Balance Changes: The leveling system reset occurred on January 19, 2023, to accommodate new mechanics, alongside various adjustments to ghost abilities and evidence gathering.

Phasmophobia saw significant updates during its second year, highlighted by the introduction of a new VR system on April 7, 2022, which enhanced performance and interactions for virtual reality players. The Custom Difficulty Update on September 5, 2022, added a plethora of content, including new gameplay settings and the highly anticipated Sunny Meadows map.

• New VR System: The game launched a new VR system, improving performance and player interactions.
• Custom Difficulty Settings: Released on July 25, 2022, players could customize settings tied to a reward multiplier, enriching gameplay variety.
• Sunny Meadows Map: Also introduced on July 25, 2022, this new map features diverse environments and obstacles, enhancing exploration and strategy.
• New Ghosts: The update on June 10, 2022, added three new ghost types—Deogen, Moroi, and Thaye—each with unique abilities and weaknesses.
• Voice Recognition System: A new system was implemented on May 27, 2022, improving the overall gameplay experience through enhanced voice commands.
• Weekly Challenges: Introduced on May 16, 2022, these challenges provided players with in-game rewards for completing specific tasks, adding a fresh layer of engagement.

The August 26, 2021 update launched two new ghost types: the Goryo and Myling, significantly expanding the game's supernatural roster. Additionally, the introduction of the DOTS Projector provided players with a new method of gathering evidence, enhancing gameplay strategies. This update, along with the addition of the new Prison level in December 2020 and several new objectives throughout the year, marked a period of substantial content growth.

• New Ghost Types: The Goryo and Myling were added on August 26, 2021.
• New Evidence Mechanic: The DOTS Projector was introduced on August 26, 2021, enabling players to detect new types of ghost activity.
• New Level: A new Prison map was added on December 11, 2020, which remained a staple in contract selection for future updates.
• Gameplay Adjustments: Significant gameplay changes included the introduction of a sprint mechanic on August 26, 2021, and the adjustment of ghost line of sight, making furniture effective for hiding on May 14, 2021.
• Balance Changes: The Mares' ability to activate lights was removed on July 21, 2021, and the ghost hunting phase duration was adjusted on May 14, 2021, enhancing the game's challenge.