# Phasmophobia changelog > Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. - Vendor: Kinetic Games - Category: Games - Official site: http://kineticgames.co.uk/ - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia) - Harvested from: Steam (app 739630) - Entries below: 25 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Phasmophobia v0.18.0.1 - Hotfix - Date: 2026-07-28 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/716785482215722305 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-716785482215722305 - **changed** — Items and Equipment will now be assigned a slot in the order they are picked up from 1-3 - **changed** — Flashlights will no longer be locked to slot 1 - **changed** — Igniters will default to slot 4 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We've deployed a small hotfix to address feedback on the Equipment and Item slot assignments. Patch notes below: **Changes** - 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. ### Phasmophobia v0.18.0.1 - Patch Notes - Date: 2026-07-28 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/716785482215722270 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-716785482215722270 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused Photo Cameras to interfere with other player animations - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the Photo Camera's Use animation to not play in Multiplayer - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the Photo Camera to take an extra photo when dropped while taking a photo - **fixed** — 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 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused Twitch Drop reward ID Card & Badge cosmetics to be missing - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that would cause items to get stuck or fall through the floor when dropped in Multiplayer - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused videos of a Hunting Ghost to not count towards the Apocalypse challenge - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that allowed Ghosts to be able to enter several hiding spots in 13 Willow Street, 6 Tanglewood Drive, 42 Edgefield Road and 10 Ridgeview Court - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the Incense to not appear as Used if the animation was cancelled by opening the Journal - **fixed** — VR - Fixed an issue that caused unstable FPS whilst in the Truck - **fixed** — VR - Fixed an issue that caused players to become stuck while loading in to a Multiplayer game on Bleasdale Farmhouse Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have deployed an update for Phasmophobia that addresses several issues that were raised following last week’s update. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback and helped us identify these issues. Full patch notes below. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused Photo Cameras to interfere with other player animations. - Fixed an issue that caused the Photo Camera’s Use animation to not play in Multiplayer. - Fixed an issue that caused the Photo Camera to take an extra photo when dropped while taking a photo. - 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. - Fixed an issue that caused Twitch Drop reward ID Card & Badge cosmetics to be missing. - Fixed an issue that would cause items to get stuck or fall through the floor when dropped in Multiplayer. - Fixed an issue that caused videos of a Hunting Ghost to not count towards the Apocalypse challenge. - Fixed an issue that allowed Ghosts to be able to enter several hiding spots in 13 Willow Street. - _This also fixes similar issues in 6 Tanglewood Drive, 42 Edgefield Road and 10 Ridgeview Court._ - Fixed an issue that caused the Incense to not appear as Used if the animation was cancelled by opening the Journal. - VR - Fixed an issue that caused unstable FPS whilst in the Truck. - VR - Fixed an issue that caused players to become stuck while loading in to a Multiplayer game on Bleasdale Farmhouse. **Known Issues** - If a Flashlight is not picked up, hotkeys are assigned in this order: 2, 3, 1. If a Flashlight is picked up, it will default to 1. A following patch will address this issue, with Equipment being assigned in the order they are picked up. Igniters will however always default to 4. ### Phasmophobia v0.18.0.0 - 13 Willow Street Rework & Quality of Life #1 - Date: 2026-07-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/668371152183232404 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-668371152183232404 - **added** — 13 Willow Street map received a full visual overhaul with new assets and props while maintaining the original layout - **added** — Added keybinds for Equipment slots allowing PC players to switch Equipment with the 1, 2, 3 and 4 keys - **added** — Added a keybind to inspect the Watch at any time, defaulted to Left DPAD on controller and H on keyboard - **added** — Photo Cameras can now capture a separate photo when capturing an EMF Level 5 reading - **added** — Photo Cameras now feature the same highlight frame as Video Cameras - **added** — New Ghost added: the Deildegast - **added** — Added new walking animations and turning animations to character movement - **added** — Console players can now enable or disable Eye Adaptation - **added** — Added an icon to the Player ID Card to show if that player is speaking - **changed** — When capturing Media with multiple present, evidence that provides the biggest reward or is Unique will be prioritised - **changed** — Character legs now use animations instead of procedural IK - **changed** — Character body no longer animates with walking animations to prevent held items from moving while walking - **changed** — Character now turns instantly depending on where you are looking instead of at set angles - **changed** — Removed character hand animations for grabbing, dropping, moving doors and hovering over interactables to speed up gameplay - **changed** — Cosmetics that are no longer able to be earned will not be visible - **changed** — Camera zoom in Customisation shop now focuses on the selected part of the character - **changed** — On Sunny Meadows, the Ghost will now only lock doors to a wing if both it and a player are inside that wing - **changed** — Eye Adaptation now adjusts lighting quicker when opening and closing the Journal - **changed** — The Obake's shapeshift now counts towards the Ghost video objective - **changed** — Apocalypse challenge now allows capturing any Media instead of only a photo - **changed** — Recording Ghost Orbs in the Tutorial is now required instead of only getting it inside the video camera's screen - **changed** — Improved lighting around the player for better visibility in darker areas - **changed** — Event board map leaflets are now spread over multiple pages - **changed** — Players can now cancel Use animations by pressing the Use button during the animation to quickly toggle equipment - **changed** — The Journal has been moved closer for easier readability - **changed** — Journal animation is now significantly faster - **changed** — Improved detection of photo evidence with higher priority for unique photos - **changed** — VR character now rotates instantly to match head rotation when looking straight ahead - **changed** — VR Journal is now instantly opened upon use - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where players could be seen through the walls of the Truck when viewing the CCTV - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused Voice Recognition to not work if switching from 'Voice' to 'System' - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the cursor would not appear after completing a contract when using a controller - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that would cause the cursor to disappear in the Customisation shop when clicking right and left mouse buttons simultaneously - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused a green tint to be visible on animated ID cards - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused some Japanese text to appear too small, affecting readability - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where binding Crouch to X or A prevented players from using the Journal - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused dead player's eyes to appear incorrect - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the ID Card to be displayed in front of the character model in the Customisation shop - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused players to become stuck and unable to continue playing after being revived - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused cosmetic settings to be reset if a Player joins or leaves a lobby - **fixed** — Fixed an issue in Nell's Diner that caused the player to become stuck in the corner of the Freezer Room - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that allowed infinite sprinting while closing the Journal - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused issues with the character model's right arm when holding certain pieces of Equipment - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the cursor to become invisible in the Customisation shop if the left and right mouse buttons were clicked alternatively - **security** — Improved network stability to reduce disconnects Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released Phasmophobia v0.18.0.0, our latest update that brings our reworked 13 Willow Street map as well as our first Quality of Life update for 2026. Patch notes can be found below. **New** - **13 Willow Street Rework: **The map has received a full visual overhaul, with new assets, props and more available to discover during your contracts. The original layout remains, however some rooms have been repurposed and the flow of several rooms has been edited to improve gameplay. - Adding keybinds for Equipment slots. PC players will be able to switch Equipment with the 1, 2, 3 and 4 keys. These keys can be rebound. - _This addition will only be available for PC players._ - Adding a keybind to be able to inspect the Watch at any time. - _This will be defaulted to Left DPAD on a controller and H on keyboard. Players can rebind this via Options > Controls._ - A separate Photo can now be taken capturing a EMF Level 5 reading. - Photo Cameras will now feature the same highlight frame as Video Cameras. - _On screen indicator only on Tier 2 and 3 Photo Cameras, while Tier 1 will have the light change colour from red to green._ - When capturing Media, if multiple are present, the evidence that provides the biggest reward or is Unique will be prioritised. - New Ghost: the **Deildegast** - _Players will have a higher chance of getting this Ghost in their contracts for the first few weeks following release._ - Added new walking animations and turning animations to fix several issues: - Character legs will no longer use procedural IK and will instead use animations. - The character body will no longer animate with the walking animations which caused held items to move while walking. - Improvements to the overall VR character: - New character animations. - Improvements to the belt to improve usability. - The character will now turn instantly depending on where you are looking instead of at set angles. **Changes** - The character hand animations for grabbing, dropping, moving doors and hovering over interactable or grabbable objects have been removed to speed up gameplay. - The item drop animation will still play for others in the session, but will not be visible by the Player. - Cosmetics that are no longer able to be earned will not be visible. - The camera zoom in the Customisation shop will now focus on the selected part of the character. - On Sunny Meadows, the Ghost will now only lock the doors to a wing if both it and a player are inside that wing. - Eye Adaptation will now adjust the lighting quicker when opening and closing the Journal. - Console players will now have the ability to enable/disable Eye Adaptation. - The Obake’s shapeshift will now count towards the Ghost video objective. - You can now capture any Media for the Apocalypse challenge, instead of only a photo. - Recording the Ghost Orbs in the Tutorial is now required, instead of only getting it inside the video camera’s screen. - Improved the lighting around the player, allowing for better visibility in darker areas. - Added an icon to the Player ID Card to show if that player is speaking. - Adjusted the visuals on the PSVR2 player list popup - Event board map leaflets are now spread over multiple pages - Players can now cancel Use animations by pressing the Use button during the animation, allowing for equipment to be quickly toggled without waiting for the animation to finish - The Journal has now been moved closer for easier readability. - The Journal animation is now significantly faster. - Character legs will now use animations, instead of procedurally generated animations when moving - Improved the detection of photo evidence. - Higher priority unique photos will always take priority. - Unique photos will always take priority over duplicates. - VR - The character will now rotate instantly to match the head rotation when looking straight ahead. When looking down, the character rotati _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/668371152183232404]_ ### Phasmophobia - Hotfix v0.17.1.5 - Date: 2026-06-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/708899744197378285 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-708899744197378285 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused players to become softlocked when using the Spirit Box while using a controller - **fixed** — Fixed an issue for Steam players that caused Voice Recognition to not work Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released a hotfix for Phasmophobia, addressing two issues raised by the community this week. The update is now available across all platforms. Patch notes: - _Fixed an issue that caused players to become softlocked when using the Spirit Box while using a controller._ - _Fixed an issue for Steam players that caused Voice Recognition to not work._ - _If you are encountering issues with Voice Recognition on the "Voice" setting on PC, please ensure that the default microphone assigned on your PC is the microphone specified in your windows settings._ ### Phasmophobia v0.17.1.4 - Patch Notes - Date: 2026-06-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/677373912640654508 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-677373912640654508 - **added** — The VR belt has been reimplemented with the ability to switch between having Journal and Walkie Talkie on the belt or shoulder - **changed** — The VR belt is now only visible locally to the wearer, while other players see equipment on the VR player's body instead - **changed** — The line of sight ghost speed accelerations implemented in the Player Character Update have been reverted to their original state - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused players to become softlocked when using the Spirit Box before interacting with the Truck's CCTV - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players through floors - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players outside - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the Tier 3 Firelight to not work correctly if placed while lit - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where player jackets would appear incorrectly when loading into a Multiplayer lobby - **fixed** — 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** — Fixed an issue where VR players were unable to use Text Input for the Spirit Box, Monkey Paw and Ouija Board Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released our latest update for Phasmophobia, addressing several known issues in the game. We are aware of the current ongoing issues in-game and are currently implementing fixes and improvements in future updates for Phasmophobia. We’ll be sharing our plans for the rest of 2026 later this month with you all, including a timeline for fixes and updates related to both the Player Character Update and game in general. In the meantime, please continue to provide feedback and bug reports so that our team can investigate as much as possible. You can submit any and all issues via our [Support Centre](https://kineticgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new). **New** - The VR belt has been reimplemented following player feedback. Players will now also be able to switch between having their Journal and Walkie Talkie on the belt or their shoulder. - The VR belt will only be visible locally, players who are looking at a VR player will see the equipment on their body instead. **Changes** - The line of sight ghost speed accelerations implemented in the Player Character Update have been reverted to their original state. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused players to become softlocked when using the Spirit Box before interacting with the Truck’s CCTV. - Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players through floors. - Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players outside. - Fixed an issue that caused the Tier 3 Firelight to not work correctly if placed while lit. - Fixed an issue where player jackets would appear incorrectly when loading into a Multiplayer lobby. - 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. **Known Issues** - Players across all platforms are experiencing issues with voice recognition/voice chat. A fix is being investigated. Please note: Following this update, players on Windows 7/8 or other out-of-date Windows installs may need to run Windows Update (and restart) for voice chat to connect. This is due to a recent security certificate update on our voice servers. [More info can be found here](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/a4ac4d6c-7c62-3b6e-dfd2-377982bf3ea5). _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use our [Support Centre](https://kineticgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb) to submit your reports._ ### Phasmophobia - Hotfix v0.17.1.3 - Date: 2026-05-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/528753960533624498 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-528753960533624498 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that was causing a crash for players loading in to event maps Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released an additional hotfix for Phasmophobia that is available now for all platforms. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that was causing a crash for players loading in to event maps. ### Phasmophobia - Hotfix v0.17.1.2 - Date: 2026-05-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/528753960533623257 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-528753960533623257 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that was causing a crash across all platforms Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released an additional hotfix for Phasmophobia that is available now for all platforms. Patch notes: Fixes - Fixed an issue that was causing a crash across all platforms. ### Phasmophobia - Hotfix v0.17.1.1 - Date: 2026-05-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/684128044138365244 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-684128044138365244 - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused held equipment/items to visually stutter when moving - **fixed** — Fixed several issues that lead to game crashes - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that caused the Kormos to detect dead players and attempt to kill them - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the Kormos could detect sound from dead players - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the Coffee World tent names were incorrect Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released a small hotfix for Phasmophobia, addressing feedback from the community following our latest update. Patch notes can be found below. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused held equipment/items to visually stutter when moving. - Fixed several issues that lead to game crashes. - Fixed an issue that caused the Kormos to detect dead players and attempt to kill them. - Fixed an issue where the Kormos could detect sound from dead players. - Fixed an issue where the Coffee World tent names were incorrect. - Other fixes and improvements. **Known Issues** - Players can become locked when interacting with the Truck's CCTV screen while using a Spirit Box. ### Phasmophobia by Alan Wake - v0.17.1.0 - Date: 2026-05-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/672868409977866309 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-672868409977866309 - **added** — Phasmophobia by Alan Wake in-game event bringing the world of Alan Wake 2 to Phasmophobia with player cosmetics and Dark Place riddles - **added** — 5 second delay after death to allow selecting a ghost in the Journal in Singleplayer - **changed** — Salt now gets instantly placed at the start of the animation instead of the end - **changed** — Most equipment hold poses fixed for visual issues including wrists, elbows, arms and equipment position on screen - **changed** — T3 Sanity Medication animation will no longer play in Multiplayer - **changed** — Tier 1 Igniter is now open to see how many matches are left - **removed** — Inventory swapping animation removed for instant swapping of held equipment - **changed** — Prestige cosmetics are now free after they are unlocked based on Prestige level - **fixed** — Character model heads looking incorrect when player looks up and down - **fixed** — Character rig problems upon being revived while crouched - **fixed** — Character models falling down incorrectly upon death - **fixed** — Non-VR player character feet clipping below the ground when standing still - **fixed** — Player character feet floating in some areas - **fixed** — Character walking animation when below 50% player speed - **fixed** — Character model mouths being open when player moves to the right - **fixed** — Yurei unable to fully close doors - **fixed** — Raiju flickering lights outside of Hunts - **fixed** — Ghost getting stuck in multiple rooms on 42 Edgefield Road and unable to reach players in garage lockers - **fixed** — Ghosts in Grafton Farmhouse Attic wandering too often outside their room Welcome bac**K** Ghost Hunters, a new story has been written. Today we are excited t**O** release _Phasmophobia by Alan Wake_, our fi**R**st in-ga**M**e collaborati**O**n event, created in partner**S**hip with Remedy Games. With the update now rolling out **A**cross all platform**S**, we're excited for you to experience **W**hat's in store. Below, you'll find our l**A**u**N**ch trailer alon**G** with the patch notes. **New** - **Phasmophobia by Alan Wake: **A writer, a story, a mystery. Uncover the secrets of the Dark Place in our one-time in-game event that brings the world of Alan Wake 2 to Phasmophobia. Unlock player cosmetics, solve the riddles of the Dark Place and much more. - Added a 5 second delay after you die to allow you to select a ghost in the Journal. (Singleplayer only) **Changes** - Salt will now get instantly placed at the start of the animation instead of the end. - Most equipment hold poses have been changed to fix several visual issues including wrists, elbows, arms and the equipment's position on the screen. - The T3 Sanity Medication animation will no longer play in Multiplayer. - The Tier 1 Igniter is now open so you can see how many matches are left. - Removed the inventory swapping animation to allow for instant swapping of held equipment. - Prestige cosmetics are now free after they are unlocked based on your Prestige level. **Fixes** _**Character Model Fixes**_ - Fixed an issue that caused the heads of character models to look incorrect when the player looks up and down. - Fixed an issue that caused problems with the character rig upon being revived while crouched. - Fixed an issue that caused character models to fall down incorrectly upon death. - Fixed an issue that caused Non-VR player character’s feet to clip below the ground when standing still. - The player characters feet will no longer float in some areas. - Fixed the characters walking animation when below 50% player speed. - Fixed an issue that caused character model mouths to be open when the player moves to the right. _**Ghost Fixes**_ - Fixed an issue that prevented the Yurei from fully closing doors. - Fixed an issue that caused the Raiju to flicker lights outside of Hunts. - Fixed an issue on 42 Edgefield Road that caused the Ghost to get stuck in multiple rooms and not be able to reach players in the garage lockers. - Fixed an issue where Ghosts in the Grafton Farmhouse Attic would wander too often outside their room. _**Environment Fixes**_ - Fixed an issue that caused doors to move incorrectly when holding the Tarot Cards. - Fixed an issue that caused doors to be blocked by other players. - Fixed an issue that prevented some doors on Bleasdale Farmhouse from opening correctly. - Fixed an issue that caused doors to become detached from their hinges. - Fixed an issue that caused Sunny Meadows Restricted to load into the full Sunny Meadows location. - Fixed an issue that caused two boomboxes to be displayed in the lobby. - Fixed several issues that caused inconsistencies with the animations when grabbing objects. _**Equipment Fixes**_ - Fixed an issue that caused held equipment to stutter when turning. - Fixed an issue that caused Head Gear to be misaligned while crouching. - Fixed an issue that prevented players from being seen on the CCTV through Tier 1 Head Gear. - Fixed an issue that caused the Tier 1 Firelight being blown out to be heard throughout the map. - Fixed an issue that caused the Tier 2 Photo Camera audio to play when using other equipment. - Fixed several issues that prevented the Tier 2 and 3 Firelight from working correctly. - Fixed an issue that caused the CCTV screen to be displayed on a Video Camera when first grabbed. - Fixed an issue that caused usability issues with the Head Gear after toggling night vision on/off on a Video Camera. - Fixed an issue related to the above that caused the Tripod to become invisible. - Fixed an issue that caused the Ouija Board planchett _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/672868409977866309]_ ### Phasmophobia - Player Character Update 0.17.0.0 - Date: 2026-05-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/672867776636914392 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-672867776636914392 - **added** — Add 12 new, higher quality character models (6 male, 6 female) with character bios and adjustable hair colour - **added** — Add cosmetic items including coats, shirts, trousers, piercings, hats, and glasses with multiple colour options, unlockable in-game or purchasable with in-game currency - **added** — Add character animations for interactions with equipment, objects, and the environment - **added** — Add new death animation with immersive animations toggle for PC VR players to enable/disable first-person death animations - **added** — Add player watch to character models to monitor sanity levels and track time elapsed during contracts, accessible by holding Use button or opening Journal - **added** — Add watch visibility to VR players by raising their left hand - **added** — Make Cursed Hollow cosmetic rewards (Mask, T-Shirt, and Necklace) available for all players - **changed** — Move ID Cards and Badges equipping and swapping to the customisation Shop menu instead of the main menu - **changed** — Remove the death room and transition players seamlessly to the Dead state when killed by the Ghost - **changed** — Make Journal appear in-game when being used instead of as a separate UI item - **changed** — Increase Prestige limit to 4000 - **changed** — Add physics to all doors so they continue to move after the player lets go - **changed** — Change flashlights to be held in the player's left hand and droppable when the right hand is empty - **changed** — Allow equipment such as the tripod to be placed while standing - **changed** — Place all items on the character model instead of being invisible unless equipped - **changed** — Include Tier 2 Sound Recorders in the Audio Only weekly challenge - **changed** — Change minimum FOV option from 60 to 70 - **changed** — Remove inventory belt in VR with all items now placed on the character model - **changed** — Make teleport movement circle render on top of other objects and invisible until player presses teleport button at full stamina - **fixed** — Fix Head Gear not being visible on all FOV values Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we’ve released the **Player Character Update **for Phasmophobia. The update is out now on all platforms where Phasmophobia is available. Patch notes are available below. **New** - **Characters**: 12 new, higher quality character models (6 male, 6 female) with character bios, adjustable hair colour and more. - **Cosmetics**: A wide array of available cosmetic items to equip your chosen character with; coats, shirts and trousers, all with multiple colour options. Unique shirts for prestige and event specific achievements. Accessories such as piercings, hats and glasses are also available. _Note: All cosmetics are either unlockable in-game or purchased with in-game currency. _ - **Animations: **Alongside the new character models, interactions with equipment, objects and the environment will now feature character animations. Upon dying, a new death animation will also be seen. - PC VR Players can enable/disable new first-person death animations with the ‘immersive animations’ toggle in the options menu, as seen below. If disabled, which is the default, the new death animation will be seen in third-person. - **Player Watch: **A watch has been added to the character models that can be used during contracts to monitor player sanity levels and keep track of time elapsed during the contract. To view the watch in full, players can hold the Use button when their left hand is empty or by opening their Journal. The watch will not display Sanity if the Sanity Monitor is disabled, nor will it count as a piece of electronic equipment for Ghost abilities. - For VR Players, the watch will always be visible and can be viewed by simply raising their left hand up. - **Cursed Hollow Cosmetics: **The Cursed Hollow cosmetic rewards are now available for all players. The Cursed Hollow Mask, T-Shirt and Necklace can be equipped from within the customisation Shop. **Changes** - **ID Cards: **ID Cards and Badges are now equipped and swapped within the customisation Shop menu, rather than the main menu. - **Death Room: **The room a player will enter after being killed by the Ghost has been removed, with the player now seamlessly transitioning to the Dead state. - **Player’s Journal: **The Journal will now appear in game when being used, rather than being a separate UI item. - The Prestige limit has been increased to 4000. - _Note:_ _No additional unlocks are available after Prestige 20._ - Physics have been added to all Doors, meaning they will now continue to move after the player lets go. - Flashlights will now be held in the player’s left hand, and can be dropped when the right hand is empty. - Equipment, such as the tripod, can now be placed while standing. - All items will now be placed on the character model, rather than invisible unless equipped. - Tier 2 Sound Recorders are now included in the Audio Only weekly challenge. - The lowest FOV option is now 70, rather than 60. The default setting remains at 70. - VR Specific Changes: - The inventory belt has been removed, with all items now placed on the character model. - The teleport movement circle will now render on top of other objects and will be invisible until the player presses the teleport button when at full stamina. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused Head Gear to not be visible on all FOV values. - Fixed an issue in Prison where wishing for a trap with the Monkey’s Paw wouldn’t affect sliding doors. - Fixed an issue where the Raiju’s hunt threshold would only increase if equipment was held. - Fixed an issue where the Yokai could hear the Music Box from too far away. - Fixed an issue where the Jinn could drain sanity from a player in rooms above and below it. - Fixed an issue in VR where a player’s Journal could be seen after that player had died. - Fixed an issue in VR that caused player hands to shake. - Fixed an issue in VR that caused difficulty picking up the Spirit Box from the van wall. - Fixed an issue in VR th _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/672867776636914392]_ ### Phasmophobia - Cursed Hollow v0.16.1.2 - Date: 2026-04-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/499477287644697269 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-499477287644697269 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We've got an update for you. Today we've released a minor update for Phasmophobia that addresses several issues following on from our Cursed Hollow update earlier this month. The patch notes can be found below. Thank you to everyone who provided information on these issues. **Fixes** - Fixed several issues on the below maps that caused issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations: - Camp Woodwind - Maple Lodge Campsite - Brownstone Highschool - Grafton Farmhouse - Sunny Meadows - 10 Ridgeview Court - 13 Willow Street ### Phasmophobia - Cursed Hollow v0.16.1.0 - Date: 2026-03-31 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/521994198580200229 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-521994198580200229 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today we’re excited to kick-off 2026’s iteration of Cursed Hollow, Phasmophobia’s annual springtime in-game event. As detailed previously, we’re tasking Ghost Hunters to once again work together to unlock rewards by taking part in event activities on the event specific maps. Full details can be found via the linked blog above and below you’ll find today’s patch notes. **New** - **Cursed Hollow: **Complete contracts, objectionable objectives and more to earn points towards both Community & Personal goals. Each day, a different selection of locations will be specified on the contract board to be a part of the event. For more details, [read here](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/news/announcing-the-cursed-hollow-takes-hold). - **Double XP & Rewards: **For the first week of the event (31st March - 7th April), players will receive double XP and rewards from their contracts. - **Cursed Hollow Rewards: **On completing the goals, players will be rewarded with event-specific rewards such as the Pathfinder ID Card & Badge, in both static and animated versions. As part of the Cursed Hollow rewards, players will notice that we are offering cosmetic rewards for the first time. Going forward, this will be the case for every seasonal event. For this year’s Cursed Hollow only, while the challenge can be completed during the event, the rewards themselves will only be available at the launch of our Player Character Update, due for release soon. Players that successfully complete the Cursed Hollow Cosmetics personal goal will be able to view and equip these items as soon as the update is available. To that end, we wanted to provide a preview of the rewards themselves so Ghost Hunters know what they are working towards. **Changes** - When revealing a ‘lucky’ Forest Minion, the ghost speed will decrease by 10%. This is stackable. - When revealing an ‘unlucky’ Forest Minion, the ghost speed will increase by 10%. This is stackable. **Fixes** - The Cursed Hollow Altar in the warehouse will now transform correctly upon certain goals being achieved by the community and player. - Fixed an issue on 6 Tanglewood Drive that caused rain during Blood Moon weather to not have any audio. - Fixed an issue that caused fingerprints on 6 Tanglewood Drive to display at the wrong size. - Various other bug fixes and improvements. **Known issues** - Forest Minion jumping sound is too loud ### 6 Tanglewood Drive Rework - Phasmophobia v0.16.0.0 - Date: 2026-03-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/491592187300021727 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-491592187300021727 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we are excited to release the reworked 6 Tanglewood Drive. The update is now available across all platforms where Phasmophobia is available. **New: ** - **6 Tanglewood Drive: **This location has received a complete visual overhaul, with new assets, props and interactions for both the Ghost and the Player. - Rooms: While more substantial changes have been made to the layout of rooms such as the basement and kitchen, to improve gameplay and level flow, the rest of 6 Tanglewood Drive retains its overall level design. - Yes, the potato remains. - The new _Tanglewood Terror_ challenge has been added to the Event Board. **Fixes:** - Various fixes and improvements **Known Issues** _With each update, we will aim to provide a list of Known Issues that the team is aware of and currently investigating. These may be addressed in a hotfix, or in a future update._ _The following apply only to 6 Tanglewood Drive._ - The utility room sink can't be interacted with. - Some areas / items may appear lit while the light is off. - UV finger print on the TV remote in the lounge can appear much larger than intended. - 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. _Remember: If you experience any issues while playing Phasmophobia please head to our Help Centre where our Support team will be happy to help: _ [https://kineticgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb](https://kineticgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb) ### Phasmophobia - Winter’s Jest v0.15.1.0 - Date: 2025-12-16 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/491585297311598288 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-491585297311598288 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Krampus has returned. Today, we’re kicking off the Phasmophobia festivities with Winter’s Jest. Alongside the event, we’ve released an update for the game. Check out the patch notes below. _Message from GHD: We’re hearing reports of unidentified ghost types appearing across the country. Proceed with caution and report any information you gather on your investigations to HQ. Good luck._ **New** - **Winter’s Jest: **Phasmophobia’s annual winter event has begun, and with it comes the return of Krampus. Look out for this limited-time ghost model across any of the event maps during Winter’s Jest. For more details on what to expect from the event, head to our [announcement blog](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-winters-jest-returns). - **Double XP & Rewards: **For the first week of Winter’s Jest (16th - 23rd, 12PM GMT), players will be able to earn Double XP and money from all investigations. **Changes** - Banshee will now only present as female (names and ghost models). - Krampus is now defined as male and will only present as so (names and ghost models). - Ghost types are now sorted alphabetically in the Journal. (_English language only_) - Nell’s Diner now unlocks for players at Level 5. - Lowered RAM usage across all maps. - Dead players will no longer be rewarded ghost identification event points. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused cabinet trophy titles not being translated correctly. - Fixed an issue in the break room of Nell’s Diner that prevented VR players from teleporting. - Fixed an issue that caused object interactions in Nell’s Diner despite the power being off (i.e. Arcade Machine, ATM) - Fixed an issue that prevented the Ouija Board from responding with numbers. - Fixed an issue that disabled sound from the Nell’s Diner TV. - Fixed an issue that caused Obake fingerprints being left by all ghosts, and fingerprints not being visible on some doors in Nell’s Diner. - Fixed an issue that would cause the player to become stuck in the police car outside of Nell’s Diner. - Fixed an issue that prevented players from assigning new colors for players or cursors. - Fixed an issue that could cause the ghost to spawn on the roof of Nell’s Diner. - Fixed an ‘‘issue’’ that caused the eggs in Nell’s Diner to look not-egg like. - Fixed an issue that prevented VR players from teleporting on to certain areas of Nell’s Diner. - Fixed an issue that displayed Japanese text on the Nells’ Diner leaflet as too small to read. - Fixed an issue that caused Steam Deck voice chat to not work correctly at the start of a contract. - Fixed an issue that would cause players to disconnect when viewing the CCTV screen when multiple cameras were active. _(If this is still encountered, please report via our [Help Centre](https://kineticgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new))_ - Various other fixes and improvements. **Known Issues** - Players may be missing badges and cabinet trophies upon loading Phasmophobia after downloading the update. If this is encountered, load in to a contract and exit back to the menu. This should solve this issue. Season's greetings, Ghost Hunters. If you experience any issues, please join the official Phasmophobia Discord: [https://discord.gg/phasmophobia](https://discord.gg/phasmophobia) _Happy Hunting, _ ##### The Kinetic Games Team ### Phasmophobia - Hotfix - Date: 2025-11-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/583907108616929982 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-583907108616929982 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Today we have released a small hotfix for an issue affecting Steam players only. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue affecting some players with integrated graphics cards that would cause crashes when loading in to Nell’s Diner. Happy Huntin’ Thanks, Kinetic Games Team _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official [Phasmophobia Discord](https://discord.gg/Phasmophobia)._ ### Phasmophobia - Nell's Diner v0.15.0.0 - Date: 2025-11-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/590661232047950152 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-590661232047950152 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. Nell’s Diner has opened it’s doors. Phasmophobia’s newest map is now live across all platforms - Steam, PS5, PS VR2 and Xbox Series X/S. In order to access Nell’s Diner, make sure your version of Phasmophobia is up to date (v0.15.0.0). **New** - **Nell’s Diner: **Nell’s Diner is the newest map of Phasmophobia. Similar in size to 6 Tanglewood Drive, but much denser with a wide array of new interactable objects for both players and ghosts. Consisting of 14 rooms total, with 13 possible ghost rooms - including a walk-in freezer room - there’s plenty for Ghost Hunters to discover. - **Moneybags:** We’ve added the new Moneybags ID Card & Badge with this update. This’ll unlock once the player has earned the ‘Break the Bank’ achievement. - _If you have already earned the achievement, this ID Card will unlock upon completing your first contract after downloading the update._ **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused no audio to play when a light is shattered during a ghost event. - Fixed an issue that caused Ghost Orbs to go through walls in to other rooms. - Fixed an issue that caused the Crucifix to fall under the map if placed inside an object. - _In order to fix this, Crucifixes can no longer be placed inside an object._ Happy Huntin’ Thanks, Kinetic Games Team _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official [Phasmophobia Discord](https://discord.gg/Phasmophobia)._ ### Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.14.2.1 - Date: 2025-10-16 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/549001115675394184 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-549001115675394184 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today, we have deployed a hotfix for Phasmophobia across all platforms. This addresses issues that arose following the release of the [Crimson Eye event](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-crimson-eye-v01420). **Fixes** - Fixed players getting stuck on “Connecting” screen when joining lobbies via friend invite. - Removed a pop-up message when unlocking the Child of the Cult foil badge. - Main menu radio will now play spooky sounds. - Fixed an issue with CCTV which was causing reduced performance until focusing on the CCTV. _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official [Phasmophobia Discord](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FPhasmophobia)._ Thanks, The Kinetic Games Team ### Phasmophobia - Crimson Eye v0.14.2.0 - Date: 2025-10-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/506216199297696430 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-506216199297696430 _Open the gates to the otherworldly and let your presence be known._ _From the depths of the forgotten and the forsaken, bestow upon us your blood-red blessing._ Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. The Blood Moon has risen, and with it comes a small update for Phasmophobia. The Blood Moon Preacher has provided us with details on this update, which you can find below. **New** - **Crimson Eye: **Phasmophobia’s Halloween event returns for another round. Throughout this event, players will be able to earn extra rewards and work together to complete challenges. For more details, [head to our blogpost.](/blog/phasmophobia-crimson-eye-2025) - **Moon Altars**: A change to these means that they will now appear as ‘Usable’ in game, and once interacted with will disappear. Remember to take a photo before interacting with an Altar, it’ll count as a Unique piece of Media! - While the event Trophy remains the same as the 2024 event’s, it is now upgradeable upon completing Personal Goals. The Crimson Eye trophy can be upgraded up to three times during the event, and progression will carry through to the next Crimson Eye event. - We have added leaderboard support for in-game events to the PS5, PS VR2 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Phasmophobia. **Changes** - If crossplay is turned off, only players on the same platform will be displayed on the event leaderboard. **Fixes** - Fixed various visual and performance issues. - A recently identified security vulnerability within Unity has been patched. You can read more about it here: [https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01](https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01) The Crimson Eye watches all. _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official [Phasmophobia Discord](https://discord.gg/Phasmophobia).[ ](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2Fphasmophobia%0A)_ Thanks, The Kinetic Games Team ### Phasmophobia 5th Anniversary v.0.14.1.0 - Date: 2025-09-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/598537636801413883 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-598537636801413883 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today, we have deployed a small update to Phasmophobia that brings with it our 5th Anniversary celebration in-game. For details on what we have planned to mark this moment, head to our [recent blogpost](https://kineticgames.squarespace.com/blog/phasmophobia-5-year-anniversary). Patch notes are below: **New** - **5th Anniversary Celebration**: To mark Phasmophobia’s 5th anniversary, the main lobby has been adorned with all manner of birthday decor. - **Anniversary Bonus**: Between 15th September and 21st September, all players will earn **double XP and money** from all activities! This will appear as a **“5th Anniversary - x2”** modifier in the Debriefing screen. - **Anniversary Login Reward**: Log in during the anniversary week to receive an exclusive **anniversary-themed badge**—a thank you for being part of 5 years of Phasmophobia. **Changes** - The Twitch Drops pop-up now displays the username of the connected Twitch account, making it easier to confirm the player’s account is linked correctly. - Added a **Disconnect** button to the Twitch Drops pop-up, allowing the player to unlink their Twitch account directly from the popup for added convenience. _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official [Phasmophobia Discord](https://discord.gg/Phasmophobia)._ Thanks, The Kinetic Games Team ### Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.14.0.1 - Date: 2025-08-14 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/603038612502610221 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-603038612502610221 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today, we have deployed a hotfix for Phasmophobia across all platforms. This addresses issues that arose following the release of the [Grafton Farmhouse rework](https://kineticgames.squarespace.com/blog/phasmophobia-grafton-rework-outnow). Thank you to those members of the Phasmophobia community who helped identify these. **Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused Twitch Drop rewards to only appear in-game after restarting and launching a lobby. - Fixed an issue on Xbox Series X/S that would cause the CCTV unit screen to go dark after placing multiple cameras in Grafton Farmhouse. This would then cause the player that placed these to disconnect. - Fixed an issue that caused mannequins to hover and clip through the environment after moving. - Fixed an issue that caused the player to become stuck in the downstairs bathroom in Grafton Farmhouse. - Fixed an issue that caused missing text when saving custom difficulties. - Fixed an issue that caused line-of-sight issues above the dining room table in Grafton Farmhouse. - Fixed several visual issues when a player was using hiding spots in Grafton Farmhouse. - Fixed an issue that would cause thrown items to become lost if thrown from the upstairs table in Grafton Farmhouse. - Fixed an issue that incorrectly classed distorted music Media as a Ghost Video. _As you continue your investigations in Phasmophobia, if you encounter bugs, issues or simply have feedback for our team, please use the dedicated channels in the official [Phasmophobia Discord](https://discord.gg/Phasmophobia)._ Thanks, The Kinetic Games Team ### Grafton Farmhouse Rework - Phasmophobia v0.14.0.0 - Date: 2025-08-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/499455091736053502 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-499455091736053502 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today, we are excited to release the reworked **Grafton Farmhouse** alongside a handful of quality-of-life improvements. This update is available now across all platforms that Phasmophobia is available for. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and experiences on the new-look **Grafton Farmhouse**, so be sure to share these with us on stream and on social media. Full patch notes: [https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-grafton-rework-outnow](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-grafton-rework-outnow) ### Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.13.1.1 - Date: 2025-07-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/532103833458835589 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-532103833458835589 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today, we have deployed a hotfix for Phasmophobia across all platforms. This addresses issues that arose following the latest patch. Thank you to those members of the Phasmophobia community who helped identify these. Patch notes: [https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-hotfix-01311](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-hotfix-01311) ### Chronicle Patch - Phasmophobia v0.13.1.0 - Date: 2025-07-10 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/499451286721140523 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-499451286721140523 Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got an update for you. Today, we have deployed a patch for Phasmophobia across all platforms. This update focuses on quality of life changes following the release of Chronicle in June, add addresses feedback seen on certain features related to Chronicle that we have seen discussed within the community. Patch notes: [https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v01310](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v01310) ### Chronicle Hotfix - Phasmophobia v0.13.0.1 - Date: 2025-06-27 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/499451286721135325 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-499451286721135325 Ghost Hunters, we've got an update for you. Today, we have deployed a hotfix for Phasmophobia across all platforms addressing several key issues that have been raised by the community following the release of CHRONICLE earlier this week. Patch notes: [https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-hotfix-v0131](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-hotfix-v0131) _Remember: If you experience any issues while playing Phasmophobia or want to give feedback, please join the _[official Discord.](https://discord.gg/phasmophobia) Patch notes: [www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v013](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v013) ### Chronicle - Phasmophobia v0.13 - Date: 2025-06-24 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/739630/view/499450652730065914 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/phasmophobia/releases/steam-499450652730065914 Today, we’re excited to release CHRONICLE, Phasmophobia’s latest major update. With this update, one of our biggest ever, we’re reinventing what it means to get a perfect investigation, the way you record media and much more. The update is now live for Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and Xbox Series X/S. Read on to find out what’s in store the next time you play. _Remember: If you experience any issues while playing Phasmophobia or want to give feedback, please join the _[official Discord.](https://discord.gg/phasmophobia) Patch notes: [www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v013](https://www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v013)