What changed in Phasmophobia in 2024

Phasmophobia will launch on PS5, PSVR2, and Xbox Series X/S on October 29, 2024.

A new weather type that modifies ghost behavior and provides better rewards during hunts.

A new permanent fixture to track ongoing challenges and rewards in-game.

Players can achieve a set of 3 Community Goals for ID card rewards and unlock a Trophy.

An update will bring optimizations and bug fixes addressing community issues and game performance.

The Halloween event 'Crimson Eye' starts on October 28, 2024, featuring Blood Moon weather and community goals.

Voice chat will now work on Steam Deck.

Photos can now be removed if a player leaves.

If you mute a player, they will now be muted in global chat.

The gamepad cursor is no longer offset in the journal.

You can now play if you fail to connect to the voice server.

The ghost can now hear Steam Deck players.

The ghost can now hear you if you change your microphone in singleplayer.

Virtual audio devices will now work with voice chat.

Ghost events will no longer occur with no one in the location.

The lantern room has been split into top and bottom sections to avoid confusion and improve sensor placement.

The lighthouse tent door in Point Hope is no longer invisible when viewed through parabolic glass.

Adjusted the broken fuse box sparks to stop them from going through floors.

The VR teleport stamina visuals will now display correctly.

Wheelchairs will no longer be pushed when interacting with them; a new interaction will be added later.

Player movement has been improved for smoother experience with reduced stuttering.

Players can now vote to remove two photos from the journal, with UI updates to show available removals.

The sound sensor icons will now face the correct direction on the mini-map.

The DOTS III light will no longer stop emitting when placed in certain areas.

Blocking an 'I wish to see the ghost' hunt with a tier III crucifix will no longer leave the player who wished permanently blind.

The ghost can no longer always hear you in single-player if you are using either push to talk or toggle mute.

You can now place video cameras consistently on tripods in VR.

The banshee's 'ability used' stat will now only count if the Banshee reaches a player's position during its targeted wander.

The multiplayer voice chat system has been changed from Photon Voice to Vivox, offering higher quality audio and improved microphone support.

It is now possible for VR players to acquire the Ferryman badge.

Resolved the issue where the ghost couldn't hear players during single-player mode.

The VR loading screen will now fade to black correctly when loading Training.

If your ID badge gets removed due to it not being unlocked, you no longer have to select a new role to play the game.

The spirit box will provide evidence more consistently when the ghost only responds to 'alone' players.

Improved the spawn positions of the bone in Point Hope.

Several plates now have more accurate collision.

Banned players can now get past the splash screen.

If you fail to connect to Vivox, you will now still be able to play, but without voice chat.

Banshees entering their DOTS state will no longer increase the ability used stat.

You can now be heard after using global chat if you are using toggle voice chat.

Players will no longer jitter when going up the top-level stairs in Point Hope.

When using a gamepad, you will no longer buy and sell items in the shop unintentionally while managing your loadout.

Fixed rendering artefacts on Point Hope's upstairs doors.

Collaboration with Unity aims to ensure optimal performance for the console update and future updates across all platforms.

The price of Phasmophobia will increase to $19.99 on all platforms later this year due to added content and playtime.

Future updates will be released simultaneously on all platforms to ensure cross-play is always available.

New content, including farmhouse reworks, will be released after the console update.

Consoles will support voice chat from day one, allowing players to communicate with friends and the ghost during hunts.

The console update will be released during the in-game Halloween Event, allowing cross-play across all platforms.

These photos are not counted towards objectives.

Ghost event player detection will no longer include dead players who did not move.

Tier I restoration time decreased to 20s, Tier II to 10s.

The required EXP to level from 1-100 has been reduced by around 10%.

Rewards for correctly identifying ghosts in medium and large locations increased.

Improved audio effects to help identify sounds above or below the player.

Tier I duration increased from 3 mins to 5 mins; Tier II from 5 mins to 10 mins.

Popups received new images for better clarity.

Needle will no longer flicker near or past the 5 value during events and hunts.

Significant game optimizations will be part of the combined update.

Improved ghost's ability to interact with closed doors.

A refurbished location featuring 10 floors and 12 rooms, unlocking at level 15.

The Eventide Update will launch on June 25th, including the new location: Point Hope.

Drastically improved performance in several areas, resulting in fewer stutters and higher FPS.

Added a keybinding for turning Head Gear on and off.

New badges for ghost identification and completing objectives.

Adjustments to the Ascension system will be included in the upcoming update.

The console release has been delayed to ensure high standards.

A plushie of the Cursed Possession: The Monkey Paw is available for a limited time.

Hovering over the corkboard in the truck no longer appears as interactable.

ID cards have been redesigned with unique backgrounds and animated backgrounds for Prestiges 11-20.

You can now place a video camera on a tripod more than once in VR.

You now get insurance when you die in Amateur or Intermediate difficulty.

EMF Reader III will now determine the direction of EMF spots based on your screen position (non-VR only).

Parabolic microphone III will now determine the direction of sounds properly in VR.

You can now complete the 'Survive with starter items' daily challenge.

Firelights will no longer blow out as soon as they are turned on again after being blown out by the ghost.

VIP and Artist badges have received new designs.

The VR cursor is now in the correct position when highlighting Thermometers.

Fixed several Lobby-Equipment desync issues between players.

The thermometer tiers now highlight correctly when hovering over them.

The Easter 2024 event has begun, lasting for 2 weeks with exclusive rewards.

Shop gamepad buttons no longer activate when not focusing on shop.

Volume slider colors now match the EXP bar colors.

Ambient Occlusion will now correctly turn off when the setting is disabled.

Tier 1 upgrades are no longer locked in the inventory manager when you are at the required level.

UI will no longer overlap when applying a locked difficulty.

The shop has been completely overhauled with 3 separate pages for easier management of gear.

Players can now rotate the Sound Sensor III while placing it.

You can no longer back out of the menu with a gamepad while the Journal is open.

The Ouija board will now break if you do not have enough sanity to use it.

Easy buy options for controller users have been implemented.

The AI navigation for DOTS Ghosts has been greatly improved for more consistent evidence.

You can swap between hold and toggle grab types again in VR.

You can now drop the Sound Sensor III in VR.

Gamepad 'Local push to talk' rebind tape is now the correct image.

Sound Sensor III and Motion Sensor II can now have their shapes changed in VR.

Improved AI pathing for the Phantom and Wraith abilities.

You can no longer receive a photo of a DOTS ghost while it’s not inside a DOTS Projector's light.

The shop screensaver will no longer appear and disappear when walking in/out of the shop screen in non-VR.

Spirit Box 3 VR text voice recognition now works.

Up and down arrows now work in the VR journal.

Fixed a lag spike when a VR player joins the game.

Players can customize colors for supplied equipment in the shop.

The brightness of the Journal and the volume of various sounds have been reduced.

Shortcuts have been added to navigate between screens to unlock equipment.

Players can now rename their loadouts for better organization.

The Haunted Mirror will now correctly break straight away if you do not have enough sanity.

VR players can now prestige.

The Sunny Meadows Apocalypse sticker will now show during single player.

The sound sensor 'offline' text is now translated for non-English languages.

A full tutorial has been added for each page of the shop.

Fixed various ghost AI navigation issues, including interactions with telephones and grandfather clock.

New accessibility options allow customization of player colors and cursor attributes.

The VR Journal sounds can no longer be heard from far away.

You can now swap to the 'Blocked Players' page using gamepad shoulder buttons.

You will no longer get a black screen if you had an error before the 0.9.4.2 patch.

Final areas being populated with new assets, including a Games Room with various new features.

Ability to change player colors for sticky notes and customize cursor during gameplay.

Players can rename loadouts and adjust item quantities and tiers with new buttons.

Added the Unity Gaming Services notification system to be compliant with the EU Digital Services Act

Players can now play chess in the new Games Room, adding a new interactive element.

Controller players can now use buttons to quickly buy, sell, and perform other functions in the shop.

A brand new design for the Shop and Equipment pages, including a new Loadout page for quicker game access.

Reworked layout and design of Grafton farmhouse, featuring dynamic changes and new gameplay elements.

Make the upgrade more worthwhile by speeding up its effect.

Resolve issue of taking ghost photo with a full book.

T2 will receive a slight buff to photo-taking speed.

All tiers will have a new sound when interfered with by ghosts.

Increase duration and light range for all tiers.

New player models with unique Prestige-related unlocks for in-game currency.

Replace DOTS section and adjust temperature and EMF requirements.

New keybinding for toggling Head Gear slot on and off.

Make T1 brighter and increase the range of light emitted.

Multiple Tier unlocks will be available at once instead of one at a time.

Mute button will be added to each sensor in the Truck.

Flip T1 and T2 so players start with the flashlight.

T1 Paramic will flash when it picks up sounds to aid hearing-impaired users.

T3 will receive a new sound for EMF5 readings.

T3's truck map indicator will be made more accurate.

Players can choose between extra starting money or a small XP boost for each prestige.

Make the darkness effect start when the hunt begins.

Implement slight fluctuation on T1 readings and refresh rate for T2 and T3.

Some upgrades will have increased costs to encourage saving.

Less required XP per level across the board to speed up progression.

Adjust T1's needle to prevent misinterpretation during events.

New settings include Eye Adaption and Screen Space Global Illumination (SSGI).

Campsite A and B in Maple Lodge Campsite will now work correctly.

Brightness slider adjusted to 0%-250% and maximum value lowered due to brighter ambient light.

Static lighting has been overhauled in all locations with increased ambient light.

Correct items for 'Deja Vu', 'Glow in the Dark', and 'Hide and Seek: Extreme' challenges.

Adjusted several reflection probes to stop glowing objects when a light is turned on in a different room.

Cursor brightness slider adjusted to be 0%-100%.

Ghost writing books can no longer be thrown by a poltergeist ability.

The ghost can no longer get stuck on the fallen down locker in the School hallway.

Light from outside sources like the moon and street lights now shines through windows.

Upstairs hallway armchair and nursery crib are now hiding zones.

Layout adjustments to give each farmhouse its own identity and theme.

Conversion of rooms to reflect a more authentic family living space with new hiding spots.

Minor balance changes to enhance the gameplay experience for console players.

A new location featuring a unique visual theme and gameplay experience.

Improvements to ensure the game looks and runs better on console.

Changes in the roadmap to allow for more flexible updates.

Rooms are circular, creating new hiding spots and decision-making scenarios during ghost encounters.

Next week's update will remove the Holiday Event and include lighting changes.

Rooms will be ornate and cluttered, with significant changes to the attic and other areas.