Phasmophobia News

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters. We’ve got some news for you.[/p][p]Today, we’re pulling back the curtain (just a little) on some of the updates coming to Phasmophobia in 2026. Next year is looking to be one of the biggest in the game’s history as we build towards launching Phasmophobia 1.0, bring the game to Nintendo Switch 2 and continue to evolve and iterate on the game. Reaching that 1.0 milestone will be a huge moment for not only for the game, but Kinetic Games and of course you, the community.[/p][p]We hope you look forward to everything we have in store.[/p][p]In this Development Preview, we’ll be looking at the Player Character Update, our Tanglewood Rework as well sharing a little on what Phasmophobia 1.0 will look like.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Player Character Update[/h3][p]Originally, we shared that our Player Character Update would be launching in 2025. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to meet that date – but for good reason. As we saw with Chronicle earlier this year, giving the update more breathing room to evolve pays off. So while there’s a little longer to wait, we’re excited to share that we’ll be launching the Player Character Update in Q1 2026.[/p][p]Of course, one of the biggest features of this update is the ability to customize your Ghost Hunter in-game with free cosmetics and different looks, however a major other part of this update is an overhaul of the player’s character itself and we wanted to focus on that today.[/p][p]We’ve created brand new character models, improved animations and fine-tuned how it feels to play Phasmophobia. Our overall aim is to create the most immersive experience we can, and we believe our current player character models and animations can snap (pun intended) you out of the game with a disjointed arm there, a bendy back here. With these changes, our characters will move with more realism and present a more life-like experience for players. This update is a key part of our road to Phasmophobia 1.0, creating the most immersive experience possible - but more on that later![/p][p]Below are two screenshots showcasing our new character models that players will be able to use from the moment the update drops. As you can see, our new models present a huge leap in quality over the current in-game ones.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][p]The other feature we wanted to highlight in today’s preview is our new animation and player movement systems that will be making their way to Phasmophobia as part of this update.[/p][p]A few examples of these new animations and movements are:[/p][p][/p][p]-          Opening and closing doors with hands.[/p][p]-          Equipment swapping[/p][p]-          Picking up/dropping/placing equipment[/p][p]-          Injecting Tier 3 Sanity Medication[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]We’ll detail the update in more depth as we get closer to it’s launch, so stay tuned.[/p][p][/p][h3]Tanglewood Rework[/h3][p]Launching alongside the Player Character Update will be our reworked version of 6 Tanglewood Drive.[/p][p]We know that the news of us reworking Tanglewood was met with a bit of trepidation but we hope that seeing the work we did with both Bleasdale and Grafton Farmhouse has reassured that these reworks are all about levelling-up the location, rather than changing anything too drastically.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][p]When reworking Tanglewood, we wanted to make sure it provided a similar experience to the one Ghost Hunters know and love to this day while still feeling fresh and exciting. To that end, while the map layout remains very similar to what you can play in game today, the rework will feature a host of new interactions, a few small layout changes and more.[/p][p]For those Ghost Hunters who fancy piecing a story together? A mystery lies behind 6 Tanglewood Drive that’s just waiting to be uncovered.[/p][p]Both the reworked 6 Tanglewood Drive and our Player Character Update will be launching early next year, so stay tuned for more details on both as we get closer to their release.[/p][h3] Horror 2.0 Phasmophobia 1.0[/h3][p][/p][p]While there’s plenty more up our sleeves for Phasmophobia in 2026, it’s all ultimately leading to what will be the biggest moment since we launched the game in Early Access in 2020 – Phasmophobia 1.0.[/p][p]Our aim with the 1.0 launch is to be able to, as a team, look at Phasmophobia after many years of updating, iterating and evolving and know we’ve fulfilled our vision for the game. Previous updates such as Chronicle and the upcoming Player Character Update, have all gone a long way to creating the true immersive experience we know Phasmophobia is and will continue to be.[/p][p]And yes, that includes what was previously known as Horror 2.0.[/p][p]Our horror update will be the meatiest part of the 1.0 release and will give even the most seasoned Ghost Hunter a host of new scares and surprises. While we aren’t going to share too many details on it as we want that 1.0 release to feel as fresh and exciting as the original release did, keep an eye out for a few details throughout the year.[/p][p]Phasmophobia 1.0 will launch in 2026 for all players, across all available platforms at the same time.

We can’t wait to share all of this and more with you next year, Ghost Hunters. As always, stay tuned to our social channels and Discord server for the latest news and updates on all things Phasmophobia.[/p][p]Happy Holidays, and happy huntin’.[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]Kinetic Games Team[/p][p]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.[/p]

[p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters.[/p][p]Krampus has returned.[/p][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p]New[/p]

• [p]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.[/p]
• [p]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.[/p]

[p]Changes[/p]

• [p]Banshee will now only present as female (names and ghost models).[/p]
  • [p]Krampus is now defined as male and will only present as so (names and ghost models).[/p]
• [p]Ghost types are now sorted alphabetically in the Journal. (English language only)[/p]
• [p]Nell’s Diner now unlocks for players at Level 5.[/p]
• [p]Lowered RAM usage across all maps.[/p]
• [p]Dead players will no longer be rewarded ghost identification event points.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue that caused cabinet trophy titles not being translated correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in the break room of Nell’s Diner that prevented VR players from teleporting.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that caused object interactions in Nell’s Diner despite the power being off (i.e. Arcade Machine, ATM)[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented the Ouija Board from responding with numbers.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that disabled sound from the Nell’s Diner TV.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that caused Obake fingerprints being left by all ghosts, and fingerprints not being visible on some doors in Nell’s Diner.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that would cause the player to become stuck in the police car outside of Nell’s Diner.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented players from assigning new colors for players or cursors.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that could cause the ghost to spawn on the roof of Nell’s Diner.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an ‘‘issue’’ that caused the eggs in Nell’s Diner to look not-egg like.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented VR players from teleporting on to certain areas of Nell’s Diner.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that displayed Japanese text on the Nells’ Diner leaflet as too small to read.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that caused Steam Deck voice chat to not work correctly at the start of a contract.[/p]
• [p]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)[/p]
• [p]Various other fixes and improvements.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Known Issues[/p]

• [p]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.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]Season's greetings, Ghost Hunters.[/p][p][/p][p]If you experience any issues, please join the official Phasmophobia Discord: https://discord.gg/phasmophobia


Happy Hunting,
[/p][h3]The Kinetic Games Team [/h3]

[p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters.[/p][p]Today, we’re excited to announce that Phasmophobia is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. We made the announcement during The Game Awards 2025 with the trailer you can see below.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We’ll share more details on Phasmophobia for Nintendo Switch 2 as we get closer to launch, but we can’t wait to bring the game to a brand new audience.[/p][p]
Thanks,[/p][p]Kinetic Games Team[/p][p]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.[/p]

[p] As the nights grow darker, an evil has risen once more..[/p][p]As the weather grows colder, it plots as it has before.[/p][p]Beware, dear Ghost Hunters, you shan’t know a moment’s rest.[/p][p]Dare you provoke its cruel Winter’s Jest?[/p][p]
Greetings, Ghost Hunters. [/p][p][/p][p]As the weather grows colder, and the nights darker, Krampus returns and with him comes Winter’s Jest, Phasmophobia’s annual winter in-game event. [/p][p]Like last year’s Winter’s Jest, Krampus’ wrath will be felt throughout the game and challenge Ghost Hunters. Your task, as a community, will be to successfully complete contracts and optional objectives as well as other goals such as locating Krampus’ jack-in-the-box items to earn in-game rewards. However, this year, something new awaits you on the doorstep of the event maps…[/p][p]Lastly, the date! The festivities kick off across all platforms on December 16th, 2025 at 12PM GMT and will run until January 6th, 2025, also ending at 12PM GMT.[/p][p]Until then, check out the live-action trailer for Winter’s Jest, featuring Krampus caught on camera for the first time, and read on to find out more about the event.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Following this year’s other seasonal events, Winter’s Jest will also feature a daily map rotation. The full list of event maps is as follows:[/p]

• [p]10 Ridgeview Court[/p]
• [p]6 Tanglewood Drive[/p]
• [p]13 Willow Street[/p]
• [p]42 Edgefield Road[/p]
• [p]Camp Woodwind[/p]
• [p]Bleasdale Farmhouse[/p]
• [p]Grafton Farmhouse[/p]
• [p]Maple Lodge Campsite[/p]
• [p]Point Hope[/p]
• [p]Nells Diner[/p]

[p]Below, check out a few screenshots from across several different maps - including our newest location, Nell’s Diner.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]The Community Goals will unlock rewards for everyone as and when the goal is reached. These are once again a combination of both Community and Personal rewards, giving players the chance to work together while also earning progress towards their own personal goals. The rewards are:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Community Goal 1 - Toy Soldier ID Card & Badge set[/p]
• [p]Community Goal 2 - Winter’s Jest trophy unlock.[/p]
  • [p]Note: If you unlocked the trophy last year, a new trophy will not be added to your cabinet. You’ll immediately start working towards it’s upgrades.[/p]
• [p]Personal Goal 1 - Animated Toy Soldier ID Card[/p]
• [p]Personal Goal 2 - Upgrade to the Winter’s Jest trophy. Can be repeated 3 times.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As well as offering these Community and Personal rewards, Winter’s Jest will play host to Double XP and Money from all investigations during the first week of the event, 16th December - 23rd December.[/p][p]As you approach the location in an event map, you’ll encounter Krampus’ bag of gifts. With it, a list of Naughty or Nice people and their required gifts. Krampus has tasked you with finding the required items throughout the map and dropping them in to the bag. In return, you’ll be rewarded with Community Goal points as well as a gift of your own.[/p][p]What awaits a Ghost Hunter who successfully completes Krampus’ list during an investigation? Well, that would be telling.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Winter’s Jest offers plenty for players to sink their teeth in to, and we can’t wait for you to uncover everything it has to offer. And keep an eye out on our social channels, as Krampus may be showing up in a few places this season…[/p][p]
Happy Huntin’[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]Kinetic Games Team[/p][p]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.[/p]

[p]Welcome back, Ghost Hunters.[/p][p][/p][p]Today we're excited to share a discount code for the 5th Anniversary Edition of the Phasmophobia Music Box replica, made in partnership with The Music Box Store.[/p][p][/p][p]Find it here.[/p][p][/p][p]Enter ADRIFT10 at checkout to grab the discount until Tuesday, 2nd December. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]