What changed in Phasmophobia in 2020

110 updates · 4 main milestones · Jun 20, 2020 to Dec 11, 2020

  1. 13 events
    Fixed collision issues in Asylumbug fix

    Several objects in Asylum had no collision.

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    Added new Prison levelnew contentMilestone

    This level will always show in the contract selection for the next few updates.

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    Fixed Glowsticks fingerprint issuebug fix

    Glowsticks were not showing fingerprints.

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    Fixed ghost stuck areas in Asylumbug fix

    Several areas where the ghost could get stuck have been fixed.

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    Fixed stuck spots in all mapsbug fix

    Several spots where players could get stuck have been fixed.

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    Fixed duplicate contracts bugbug fix
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    Fixed laggy movement for some playersbug fix
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    Fixed audio issues with Spirit Box and EMF Readerbug fix

    Audio would get incorrectly set when moving between floors.

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    Fixed photo evidence bug in Tanglewoodbug fix

    Taking a photo of the computer monitor no longer counts as evidence.

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    Removed collision with cabinet doorsgameplay

    This will fix the exploit of getting on top of the kitchen counters.

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    Fixed Spirit Box usage bugbug fix

    Spirit Box could be used from far away if near the Ghost.

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    Fixed glitch into safe spotsbug fix

    Several locations where players could glitch into a safe spot have been fixed.

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    Updated localisationchanges
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  2. 12 events
    Changed Server Recreation Methodgameplay

    Changed the way the server gets recreated when loading back into the main menu. This should fix a lot of bugs and disconnects. The host will now also remain the same.

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    Fixed Ouija Board Evidence Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where some evidence such as Ouija Boards wasn't working for the photos.

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    Fixed VR Smooth Camera Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the VR Smooth Camera would move outside the map when you died.

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    Fixed Server Connection Issuebug fix

    Fixed a bug where some players were not able to connect to the server since the Halloween update.

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    Fixed VR Teleportation Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where VR players wouldn't get teleported back from the dead room.

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    Potential Fix for Menu Crashesbug fix

    Potential fix for crashes when loading back to the main menu.

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    Potential Fix for Corrupted Save Filesbug fix

    Potential fix for save files getting corrupted when you crash or quit.

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    Potential Fix for Glowsticks Light Issuebug fix

    Potential fix for Glowsticks sometimes not giving any light.

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    Removed Voice Sensitivity Settinggameplay

    Removed the voice sensitivity setting as it was breaking non push to talk.

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    Added Connecting to Server Loading Screennew content
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    Removed Equipment Spawn Delaygameplay

    Removed the delay between each equipment spawning.

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    Fixed Ghost Vision Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the ghost could see you through the Ridgeview door.

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  3. 56 events
    Fixed temperature reading through walls when outsidebug fix
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    Fixed photo evidence names in different languagesbug fix
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    Moved most save data off of save fileperformanceMilestone

    Helps with optimisation and prevents save file corruption when crashing.

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    Voice recognition response changes for Spirit Boxchanges

    No longer responds just by talking, only answers if a question is asked.

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    Fixed ghost orb spawning outside basement on Ridgeviewbug fix
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    Ghost writing now counts for photo evidencechanges
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    Fixed crash issue for players with 1GB VRAM graphics cardsbug fix
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    Fixed photo taking through walls/doorsbug fix
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    Lowered pitch of EMF Reader soundaudio
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    Spirit Box response text displaynew content

    Text now shows what the response said.

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    Fixed Smudge Sticks smoke duration issuebug fix
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    Fixed dead players unable to use voice chatbug fix
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    Fixed visibility of windows and door handles when deadbug fix
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    Room temperature behavior adjustmentschanges

    No longer raises over time if the ghost leaves the room.

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    Fixed Non-VR pause menu screen overlapbug fix
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    Fixed player sound effects not affected by master volumebug fix
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    Fixed ghost throwing items from VR inventory beltbug fix
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    Fixed thermometer triggering motion sensorsbug fix
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    Fixed sanity increase by 25 during ghost eventsbug fix
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    Fixed voice language not changing recognition languagebug fix
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    Halloween additionsseasonal event
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    Copy button for server invite codenew content

    Can be used when the code is hidden.

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    Fixed ghost stuck spots on Farmhouse mapsbug fix
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    Fixed microphone reset issue in audio optionsbug fix
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    Added LIV support for VRnew content
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    Server invite code hidden by defaultui ux
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    Lowered brightness of main menu lightsui ux
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    Fixed rebinding drop to left mouse button issuebug fix
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    Fixed photo evidence bug outside Edgefieldbug fix
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    Potential fix for corrupted save filesbug fix
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    Fixed ghost not lowering room temperaturebug fix
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    Fixed Ghost Orb disabling issuebug fix
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    Fixed objects falling behind truck shelvesbug fix
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    Updated localisationlocalization
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    Optimisations to help with timeout disconnectsperformance
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    Reduced sanity loss during ghost eventschanges
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    Fixed push to talk button registration issuebug fix
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    Fixed dead players using walkie talkiebug fix
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    Ghost Orb and Bone spawn location adjustmentschanges

    Now spawn more towards the middle of the room.

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    Fixed ghost death hands visibility on camerasbug fix
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    Added voice sensitivity slider in audio optionsnew content
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    Upgraded server code to PUN2changesMilestone

    This should fix most timeout disconnects and all voice chat issues.

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    Fixed client timeout disconnection issue during level loadingbug fix
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    Server version display on password screennew content
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    Potential fix for University internet connection issuesbug fix
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    Fixed text style change issuebug fix
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    Fixed sanity increase during ghost eventsbug fix
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    Fixed wall glitch spots on Tanglewoodbug fix
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    Fixed VR players spawning outside Truckbug fix
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    Fixed VR Toggle mute settingbug fix
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    Fixed Non-VR pause menu becoming unusablebug fix
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    Lobby room list no longer shows empty or full roomsui ux
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    Clipboard password entry buttonnew content
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    Spirit Box default response when voice recognition failschanges

    Defaults to giving a random response by talking.

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    Fixed default items daily challenge completion issuebug fix
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    Removed Australia server from region selectionchanges
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  4. 24 events
    Fixed save file not generating for new playersbug fix
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    Crucifix now has a maximum of 2 usesbalance change
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    Fixed Ghost getting stuck in Asylumbug fix
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    Potential fix for Truck not leaving when door closesbug fix
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    Fixed default items doubling upon rejoining serverbug fix
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    Fixed Smudge Sticks resetting in inventorybug fix
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    Fixed money display showing $0 until restartbug fix
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    Lights flicker when sanity is lownew content

    Only the player can see these flickers.

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    Fixed Tripod teleporting back to Truckbug fix
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    Lowered money earned from taking photosbalance change
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    Optimised network calls during Ghost hunting phaseperformance
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    Lowered volume of main menu audiobalance change
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    Lowered volume of Truck radiobalance change
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    Added inventory screen item limit textnew content
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    Fixed dead players using spirit boxbug fix
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    Potential fix for players not being killed by the Ghostbug fix
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    Fixed servers not visible on lobby browserbug fix
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    Increased Ghost interaction range on School and Asylumbalance change
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    Fixed VR players grabbing objects when deadbug fix
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    Potential fix for Ghost data syncing issuesbug fix
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    Fixed main key despawning if host leavesbug fix
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    Updated translationslocalization
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    Smudge Sticks now delay Ghost targetingbalance change

    Smudge Sticks can no longer take the Ghost out of its hunting phase.

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    Fixed VR players unable to grab objects on the groundbug fix
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  5. 5 events
    Full VR and Non-VR Control Optionsgameplay

    Introduced VR locomotion support and full rebinding of controls for Non-VR players.

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    Localization Support Addedlocalization

    Added support for multiple languages to accommodate international players.

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    New Levelling System Implementedgameplay

    Added a new levelling system to track player experience and unlock new content.

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    Upgrade to Unity 2019performanceMilestone

    Upgraded game engine from Unity 2017 to Unity 2019 for improved performance and graphics.

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    Introduction of Two New Mapsnew content

    Added a 2 story house map and a large High School map, increasing total maps to 5.

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