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Phasmophobia 5th Anniversary v.0.14.1.0

by Tom Dent

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.Patch notes are below:New5th 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.ChangesThe 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, a...

Celebrating 5 Years of Phasmophobia

by Tom Dent

Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got some news for you.This week marks 5 years since Phasmophobia launched on Steam and the very first Ghost Hunters were sent to investigate reports of paranormal activity.To say the following 5 years surpassed everything we at Kinetic Games could have ever imagined would be an understatement and we are forever grateful to over 25 million of you who have joined us on this journey so far.From today, 15th September, we’ll be celebrating in a variety of ways. While we won’t spoil everything today, we’ll at least give you a clue at what to expect.IN-GAMEA 5 year celebration wouldn’t be complete without a party. Starting today, the lobby will be dressed to the nines and we’ll be hosting our first ever Double XP challenge through to 21st September. All activities completed during this time will reward players with double XP, marked down as ‘’5th Anniversary – x2’’ on your debriefing screen after finishing a game.Also, upon logging in to Phasmophobia for the...

Announcing the Official Phasmophobia Merch Store

by Tom Dent

Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We've got some official merch ready for you. The official Phasmophobia merch store is live now in the US and UK. EU available at a later date. Links to both stores can be found below. US: https://amzn.to/41A25sb UK: https://bit.ly/3JLrOaZ US customers can also view the full range here.

Phasmophobia dev says there are 'plans for 1.0' and doesn't rule out a sequel: 'It would be a fun challenge to see if we could do another one'

by Rich Stanton

Phasmophobia is one of those games that shows early access at its best. It first released in September 2020 and had the core ghost-hunting experience nailed from the start, but it also felt a little like a proof-of-concept: There weren't too many maps, the environments leaned heavily on asset packs and soon felt a little samey, and there were all sorts of rough edges... Read more.

Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.14.0.1

by Tom Dent

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. Thank you to those members of the Phasmophobia community who helped identify these.FixesFixed 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...

Grafton Farmhouse Rework - Phasmophobia v0.14.0.0

by Tom Dent

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

After next week's Grafton Farmhouse rework, Phasmophobia is getting what I can only describe as 'haunted Waffle House'

by Andrea Shearon

Phasmophobia's haunted dwellings are undergoing a few renovations as developer Kinetic Games continues to overhaul the horror game's oldest maps. Grafton Farmhouse is the next in line for a makeover on August 12, and a new small map, Nell's Diner, launches later this year... Read more.

Phasmophobia reveals a brand new map with surprisingly delicious-looking waffles

by editor@pcgamesn.com

Since Phasmophobia became an overnight hit, many games have tried to replicate its success. Many have failed. There's something special about Kinetic Games' co-op horror hit, and the developer knows it. Not taking anything for granted despite a confirmed movie adaptation from Blumhouse Productions, Kinetic has continued to improve and iterate on the game with numerous updates. The latest includes a rework for the Grafton Farmhouse map, and a brand new location too: Nell's Diner. Dripping with that classic American neon aesthetic and filled with delicious-looking props, is there anywhere better to hunt ghosts? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best horror games Phasmophobia's Bleasdale Farmhouse rework is here, making it an all-new map New Phasmophobia 2025 roadmap is going to rework and expand the whole experience

Phasmophobia Development Preview #20

by Tom Dent

Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got some news for you.It’s time for our latest Development Preview, where we peel the curtain back on just some of what we’re working on for the coming months for Phasmophobia. This time around, we’re focused on maps - including Phasmophobia’s next brand-new map, Nell’s Diner, as well as giving you details on when you can expect to explore the reworked Grafton Farmhouse. Read the blog on our website: http://kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-dev-preview-20

Phasmophobia Is Serving Up Spooks With A New Update

by Jordan Biordi

Kinetic Games keeps turning up the heat on Phasmophobia as they gear up to include not only a new map, but a critical update to one of their classic locations. Announced via press release, Phasmophobia will receive a brand new map sometime at the end of the year. The 14th map, named “Nell’s Diner,” will be a small venue with a size akin to the game’s houses. Featuring a classic diner counter, comfy booths, and a kitchen preparing some less-than-savoury encounters. While the level is still in development, Kinetic has included some concept art for the location. “Nell’s Diner, alongside the Farmhouse reworks, are all so central to our efforts in amplifying the horror in Phasmophobia, and I can’t wait for our community to experience it for themselves,” said Lead Developer and Director of Kinetic Games, Daniel Knight. “Our incredible art team have worked tirelessly on the upcoming... Read more

Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.13.1.1

by Tom Dent

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

Chronicle Patch - Phasmophobia v0.13.1.0

by Tom Dent

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

How to use the Sound Recorder in Phasmophobia

by Andrea Shearon

Phasmophobia's Chronicle update added even more spooky sounds and voices for ghosts to make, but what good is that with no audible evidence to sell at the end of a contract? Fortunately, the patch also reworked how the Journal records and reports media, leading to the introduction of a new Phasmophobia tool, the Sound Recorder... Read more.

Chronicle Hotfix - Phasmophobia v0.13.0.1

by KineticGamesAT

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-v0131Remember: If you experience any issues while playing Phasmophobia or want to give feedback, please join the official Discord.Patch notes: www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v013

Chronicle - Phasmophobia v0.13

by Tom Dent

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.Patch notes: www.kineticgames.co.uk/blog/phasmophobia-chronicle-v013