What changed in Phasmophobia in 2026

Phasmophobia is announced to be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

The seasonal events Crimson Eye and Winter’s Jest will return, sans leaderboards.

Changes to Weekly Challenges will be implemented in a later content update.

New Voice Recognition features will be added in a later content update.

The third map rework of the year will be 42 Edgefield Road.

An additional Player Character update will launch in November, bringing improved animations, character models, and customization options.

The upgrade to Unity 6 will take place in October 2026, improving stability and performance.

Resolved an issue preventing certain PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X/S users from entering rooms in Singleplayer and Multiplayer.

Addressed an issue that caused player audio to be muffled in Multiplayer when another player dropped the Parabolic Microphone immediately after turning it on.

Fixed an issue that prevented the Nell’s Diner safe from opening despite the correct code being entered.

Fixed an issue that caused the Monkey Paw to spawn in the incorrect spot on Prison Restricted.

Fixed an issue that showed the incorrect room blocked off on the polaroid for Point Hope Restricted.

Fixed an issue that caused the player to become stuck on the chair in Classroom 6 of Brownstone High School.

Fixed an issue that caused correct Evidence to be crossed out after using the ‘I Wish For Knowledge’ wish.

Fixed an issue in the Journal where a highlighted Evidence type would remain highlighted after closing the Journal.

Fixed an issue that prevented several achievements completing and being awarded on custom difficulty.

Added a VR Belt Offset option to adjust the height to be either lower or higher.

Adjusted the position of the VR player’s hand for various equipment for comfort.

Fixed an issue that caused Igniters to turn off if the player grabs a Firelight.

VR - Fixed an issue that caused dead bodies to contort upon death if the player had Immersive Animations turned on.

Fixed an issue that prevented UV Fingerprints on 13 Willow Street and Nell’s Diner from being charged.

Fixed a visual issue with jackets on female character models that would show gaps in the equipped cosmetic.

VR - Fixed an issue affecting PSVR2 where the player character would not move from the centre of the play space.

Fixed an issue that caused Video Camera screens to remain black if headgear was toggled while the screen was blacked out.

Fixed an issue that caused the Bone to spawn in locked Bathroom Stalls in Brownstone High School Restricted maps.

Fixed an issue that caused VR player profile pictures to be blank when they join a lobby.

Fixed an issue that caused duplicate player ID Cards to display on the lobby board when players join a session.

Fixed an issue that caused Equipment to be lost if placed on certain blockades of the new Restricted maps.

Fixed an issue that caused a double click on Ghost Selection in custom difficulty if using a controller.

Fixed an issue on PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles that caused players to be unable to use Voice Recognition after switching modes.

Fixed an issue where the player could hear the audio of the Journal opening when dying.

Fixed an issue that caused several cosmetic items to cover the Watch.

Fixed an issue that caused poor performance on High School Restricted.

Fixed an issue that caused Video Camera screens to remain black if the journal was opened while the camera was inside a wall.

Fixed an issue that caused Hiding Spots on Prison Restricted to be unblocked despite No Hiding Spots being set.

Fixed an issue for VR players where their Head Gear could fall off if another player closed a door on them.

Fixed an issue that caused a door’s audio to not play correctly if a Ghost closed it.

Fixed an issue to prevent hackers from altering evidence money reward values.

Fixed an issue that caused player audio to be muffled in Multiplayer if another player dropped the Parabolic Microphone immediately after turning it on.

Fixed an issue that caused various Ouija Board animations and interactions to break if the Journal was opened during an answer.

Added more props and fingerprint interactions to Prison Entrance to assist with Ghost identification.

Fixed an issue that caused the player to spawn as Amir Kelly with default cosmetics equipped.

Fixed an issue that caused a Video Camera’s screen to remain black for an entire contract if opened in the Truck before opening the door.

VR - Fixed an issue affecting PSVR2 users that meant the UI pointer was tilted downwards.

Fixed an issue that caused headgear ownership to change when a PC and VR player are both interacting with the same door.

Fixed an issue that prevented the Video Camera from being picked up off a Tripod by other players.

Fixed an issue that caused character animations to break if the player cycled out or dropped a Tier 1 Photo Camera during the Use animation.

Fixed a visual issue causing part of the ground on Point Hope to appear white.

Fixed an issue that caused the Fusebox to spawn in an inaccessible location on Prison Restricted.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from starting a game if the host left the lobby.

Fixed an issue that caused player photos to be missing from their ID Card after completing an investigation.

Dead players and dead player bodies will now look dead.

Fixed an issue that caused the wallpaper in Bleasdale Farmhouse to be replaced incorrectly.

The Evidence page will now highlight the required Ghost evidence when the player selects a Ghost type.

Fixed an issue that caused Hiding Spots to be open despite the No Hiding Spots setting active.

Fixed an issue that caused the ‘Ghosts Misidentified’ stat counter to increase incorrectly.

Custom Difficulties with a 0 multiplier will no longer contribute towards any progress, such as achievements and leaflets.

Added the ability to select the Ghost Type in a Custom Difficulty which will set the multiplier to 0.

The Journal will now display other player selections of Evidence and Ghost Type, and the Keys section has been replaced with Items We’ve Found.

Added new Restricted variants of Prison, Brownstone High School, and Point Hope.

Fixed a visual issue with the static TV VFX and other items on 13 Willow Street.

Fixed an issue that caused an Oni’s singing event to drain 10% instead of the intended 20%.

Improvements made to network stability to reduce disconnects.

Fixed various issues causing player character animations to break or lag.

Added an icon to show whether a ghost name is male or female.

Fixed an issue that caused the sound of a door closing to play long after the closing animation had finished.

Video Cameras, Photo Cameras, and Sound Recorders will now indicate Duplicate evidence.

Added a new Legacy Badge section to the Customisation shop for badge editing.

Added a ‘Hold Use’ sticky note on the Training whiteboards.

Added unique video evidence text for shower and fuse box interactions.

Fixed multiple issues affecting VR interactions, including door opening and hand animations.

Added a new Legacy Badge section to the Customisation shop for badge editing.

Video Cameras, Photo Cameras, and Sound Recorders will now indicate Duplicate evidence with visual cues.

Added a ‘Hold Use’ sticky note on the Training whiteboards.

Players' voice chat will now cut off immediately upon death during the animation.

Completely replaced the VR character rig for more responsive movement and improved visuals.

The Journal automatically opens on the Evidence page if opened when Dead for the first time.

Players can now interact with a Spirit Box that is not held when using Text Voice Recognition Mode.

Dead players and their bodies will now visually appear dead with greyer skin and misty eyes.

Players can now select the Ghost Type for Custom Difficulty investigations.

The Journal now displays other players' Evidence and Ghost selections, and replaces Keys section with Items We’ve Found.

The Truck has been moved closer to the main entrance on Brownstone High School and Prison.

Added Restricted versions for Prison, Brownstone High School, and Point Hope for quicker games.

Custom Difficulties with a 0 multiplier will no longer contribute towards progress like achievements.

A further Quality of Life update will be released in August 2026, focusing on bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

Items and Equipment will now be assigned a slot in the order they are picked up from 1-3. Flashlights will no longer be locked to 1. Igniters will default to 4.

Fixed an issue that would cause items to get stuck or fall through the floor when dropped in Multiplayer.

Fixed an issue that caused Photo Cameras to interfere with other player animations and the Use animation to not play in Multiplayer.

Fixed an issue that caused Twitch Drop reward ID Card & Badge cosmetics to be missing.

Fixed an issue that caused videos of a Hunting Ghost to not count towards the Apocalypse challenge.

Fixed an issue that caused the Incense to not appear as Used if the animation was cancelled by opening the Journal.

Fixed an issue that caused the Photo Camera to take a photo if picked up by another player after being dropped while being used by the original player.

VR - Fixed an issue that caused players to become stuck while loading into a Multiplayer game on Bleasdale Farmhouse.

VR - Fixed an issue that caused unstable FPS whilst in the Truck.

Fixed an issue that allowed Ghosts to be able to enter several hiding spots in 13 Willow Street and similar issues in 6 Tanglewood Drive, 42 Edgefield Road, and 10 Ridgeview Court.

Fixed an issue that caused the Photo Camera to take an extra photo when dropped while taking a photo.

Introducing a new Ghost, players will have a higher chance of encountering it in contracts for the first few weeks.

Added a keybind to inspect the Watch at any time, defaulted to Left DPAD on controller and H on keyboard.

Restricted map variants for Point Hope, Brownstone High School, and Prison.

The legacy badge screen will be available in the customization shop for customization.

New Twitch Drops campaign from July 21st to July 28th for watching Phasmophobia streams.

Reworked visuals for 13 Willow Street while retaining its original layout.

The ghost type can now be selected as a custom difficulty option.

VR improvements including equipment usability changes, belt improvements, and character movement.

Added new walking and turning animations to fix several issues with character movement.

An Eye Adaptation option will be available for console players.

New keybinds for pressing 1, 2, 3, and 4 for individual inventory slots for keyboard and mouse.

PC players can switch Equipment with the 1, 2, 3, and 4 keys, which can be rebound.

When capturing Media, evidence that provides the biggest reward or is Unique will be prioritized.

The collected bone will now show in the Journal.

Photo Cameras will now feature the same highlight frame as Video Cameras.

A separate Photo can now be taken capturing an EMF Level 5 reading.

Equipment can be instantly used, allowing the animation to be skipped.

Improvements to photo detection and an indicator for what you are taking a photo of.

New character animations and improvements to the belt for better usability.

The reworked 13 Willow Street map will launch on July 21st, 2026, featuring redesigned rooms and new interactions.

The zoom feature in the Customization Shop will now zoom in on the selected area.

Improvements to character animations including leg movements and appearance changes when dead.

The character will now turn instantly based on your looking direction instead of at set angles.

FOV adjustments for held items to increase item visibility.

The Truck will be moved closer to map entrances on Prison and Brownstone High School.

Players can now raise the Watch while carrying equipment.

Equipment switching animation speed will be increased, making journal opening and closing almost instant.

Resolved an issue that caused players to become softlocked when using the Spirit Box while using a controller.

Addressed an issue for Steam players that caused Voice Recognition to not work.

Fixed an issue where player jackets would appear incorrectly when loading into a Multiplayer lobby.

The line of sight ghost speed accelerations implemented in the Player Character Update have been reverted to their original state.

Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players through floors and outside.

Fixed an issue where pressing ‘Join’ in Multiplayer without having a code entered would cause issues creating lobbies and remove audio from the game.

Fixed an issue where VR players were unable to use Text Input for the Spirit Box, Monkey Paw and Ouija Board.

Fixed an issue that caused the Tier 3 Firelight to not work correctly if placed while lit.

The VR belt has been reimplemented following player feedback, allowing players to switch between having their Journal and Walkie Talkie on the belt or their shoulder.

Fixed an issue that caused players to become softlocked when using the Spirit Box before interacting with the Truck’s CCTV.

Participate in the Twitch Drop event to earn The Seer ID Card & Badge.

Fixed an issue that was causing a crash for players loading in to event maps.

Resolved an issue that was causing a crash across all platforms.

Resolved an issue that caused held equipment/items to visually stutter when moving.

Fixed an issue where the Kormos could detect sound from dead players.

Addressed multiple issues that led to game crashes.

Fixed an issue where the Coffee World tent names were incorrect.

Resolved an issue where the Kormos would detect dead players and attempt to kill them.

A limited time in-game event created in partnership with Remedy Games, launching on May 12th, 2026.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused player hands to shake.

The Journal will now appear in-game when being used, rather than as a separate UI item.

Players now seamlessly transition to the Dead state after being killed by the Ghost.

A watch has been added to monitor player sanity levels and track time during contracts.

Cursed Hollow cosmetic rewards including a mask, t-shirt, and necklace can now be equipped.

Fixed an issue in VR where the player would be unable to scroll through the Journal in the lobby.

Equipment can now be placed while standing, and all items will now be placed on the character model.

12 new, higher quality character models (6 male, 6 female) with character bios, adjustable hair colour and a wide array of cosmetic items.

Fixed an issue where wishing for a trap with the Monkey’s Paw wouldn’t affect sliding doors.

Players can now customise their character with options for clothing, hair colour, and more.

Fixed an issue in VR where players could interact with objects without teleport grab selected.

Fixed an issue in VR where players would appear to slide down stairs when using teleport locomotion.

Players can choose from one of 12 characters in the customisation shop.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused players to be able to teleport out of the Van at the end of the tutorial and skip areas.

Interactions with equipment, objects, and the environment now feature character animations, including a new death animation.

A High Priestess T-shirt will be available as a Twitch Drop from May 5th to May 11th.

Introduction of new animations for player characters.

Fixed an issue where the Yokai could hear the Music Box from too far away.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused the Tier 3 Firelight to be held upside down.

Fixed an issue where the Raiju’s hunt threshold would only increase if equipment was held.

Fixed an issue where the Jinn could drain sanity from a player in rooms above and below it.

Fixed an issue in VR where players could grab items through walls.

The death room has been removed from the gameplay experience.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused doors to push players aside.

The Prestige limit has been increased to 4000, with no additional unlocks after Prestige 20.

Modifications to how players interact with the environment and equipment during investigations.

Fixed an issue in VR where a player’s Journal could be seen after that player had died.

ID Cards and Badges are now equipped and swapped within the customization Shop menu.

The lowest FOV option is now 70, rather than 60.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused Salt to rotate with the player’s body, rather than hand.

Flashlights will now be held in the player’s left hand and can be dropped when the right hand is empty.

Doors will now continue to move after the player lets go.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused the Tier 3 Firelight to float in mid-air for players in Multiplayer.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused player’s models to become misaligned with their position.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused difficulty picking up the Spirit Box from the van wall.

Fixed an issue that caused Head Gear to not be visible on all FOV values.

Fixed an issue in VR that made it difficult to interact with UI elements.

Various other fixes and improvements.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused the T1 Head Gear to fall off players when viewing the CCTV.

Players can earn the Astronomer ID Card & Badge by watching the Galaxies Showcase for 30 minutes.

Resolved issues affecting ghost traversal and bone spawn locations on Camp Woodwind, Maple Lodge Campsite, Brownstone Highschool, Grafton Farmhouse, Sunny Meadows, 10 Ridgeview Court, and 13 Willow Street.

Fixed an issue on 6 Tanglewood Drive where rain during Blood Moon weather had no audio.

Players can unlock rewards including the Pathfinder ID Card & Badge set in static and animated forms.

The Cursed Hollow Altar will now transform correctly upon achieving community and player goals.

Fixed an issue that caused fingerprints on 6 Tanglewood Drive to display at the wrong size.

Players will receive double XP and rewards from contracts during the first week of the event.

Kick-off of 2026's Cursed Hollow event with contracts and objectives to earn points.

Completion of goals rewards players with event-specific items like the Pathfinder ID Card & Badge.

Revealing a 'lucky' Forest Minion decreases ghost speed by 10%, while 'unlucky' increases it by 10%.

Slight changes made to gameplay modifiers received upon encountering a Forest Minion based on feedback from last year's event.

The Cursed Hollow event returns from March 31st to April 21st, 2026, featuring themed locations and rewards.

Cursed Hollow theming will be applied to various maps including Tanglewood Drive, Willow Street, and more.

Various fixes and improvements have been implemented.

The utility room sink can't be interacted with.

The rework includes unique room layouts and more ghost interactions for varied gameplay.

The reworked version of 6 Tanglewood Drive will be available on March 3rd, 2026.

Substantial changes have been made to the layout of rooms such as the basement and kitchen to improve gameplay and level flow.

UV fingerprint on the TV remote in the lounge can appear much larger than intended.

New assets, props, and animations have been created to give the map a more 'lived-in' feel.

A host of new audio features have been implemented, enhancing immersion.

This location has received a complete visual overhaul, with new assets, props and interactions for both the Ghost and the Player.

A new challenge has been added to the Event Board.

The looping spot in the kitchen area has been removed to improve gameplay flow.

During a Blood Moon, the audio for the rain may not be heard by the player.

The doors to the hiding spot in the foyer may appear incorrectly when in multiplayer.

Some areas/items may appear lit while the light is off.

A netcode update is planned for 2026 to improve online gameplay.

These events will return at similar times throughout 2026, offering rewards and trophy upgrades.

A new limited-time event will be added to the game, details to be revealed later.

Phasmophobia is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2.

The full version of the game, including a horror rework and lore update, is planned for release.

Phasmophobia will be updated to run on Unity 6.

The first of the reworked maps will launch soon, featuring updated visuals and gameplay/layout changes.

An update focused on player characters is in development, with more details to come.

A reworked version of 13 Willow Street will arrive later in the year.

Includes opening/closing doors, equipment swapping, and placing equipment.

Brand new character models and improved animations for a more immersive experience.

Players will be able to customize their Ghost Hunter in-game with free cosmetics and different looks.

The full release of Phasmophobia, including the Horror 2.0 update with new scares.

Reworked version of 6 Tanglewood Drive with new interactions and layout changes.