Hotfix v0.17.1.5 addresses controller softlocks and voice recognition issues for Steam players.

Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Power trajectory
Net buffs minus nerfs over time. Up = the game is being buffed overall, down = nerfed.
Latest patches
Buffs, nerfs, bug fixes & updates at a glance — click a row to jump to that subject
A small hotfix addressing visual stuttering, game crashes, and specific behavior bugs for the Kormos ghost.
- Generalitem movement
Fixed visual stuttering of held equipment and items while moving.
- Generalstability
Resolved several issues that were causing the game to crash.
- Kormosdead player detectionActive→Inactive
Fixed an issue where the Kormos would detect and attempt to kill dead players.
- Kormossound detectionActive→Inactive
Fixed an issue where the Kormos could detect sound emitted by dead players.
A minor update addressing ghost traversal and bone spawn location issues across multiple maps.
- Grafton Farmhouseghost traversal
Fixed issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations.
- Sunny Meadowsghost traversal
Fixed issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations.
- Maple Lodge Campsiteghost traversal
Fixed issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations.
- Brownstone Highschoolghost traversal
Fixed issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations.
- 10 Ridgeview Courtghost traversal
Fixed issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations.
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A small hotfix addressing a specific crash issue for Steam players with integrated graphics cards when loading into Nell's Diner.
A small hotfix addressing connectivity issues, performance bugs with CCTV, and minor UI/audio adjustments following the Crimson Eye event.
Phasmophobia 5th Anniversary update featuring double XP/money rewards, a commemorative badge, and Twitch integration improvements.
What got changed
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Heroes & subjects
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- ⚙️+53/-6▲ +471mo ago
General
GeneralSystem · UI · StabilityCritical fixes for connectivity and rewards, alongside general UI and filter polishing.
- ⚙️+29/-0▲ +2945mo ago
VR
GeneralVirtual Reality · QoL · VRSignificant quality of life and bug fixes for VR equipment interaction.
- ⚙️+9/-2▲ +723mo ago
Ghost
GeneralAI · Mechanic · BehaviorSlightly more breathing room before ghost hunts begin.
- 🏆+6/-3▲ +345mo ago
Hantu
ChampionGhost · Speed · AILower encounter rate in the ghost pool.
- ⚙️+8/-0▲ +848mo ago
VR Experience
GeneralVR · System · Quality of LifeSignificant stability and usability improvements for VR players.
- ⚙️+6/-1▲ +534mo ago
VR Mode
GeneralVR · Quality of Life · InteractionSignificant quality of life and stability improvements for VR players.
- ⚙️+6/-0▲ +640mo ago
Equipment
GeneralTools · Gear · EvidenceIncreased control over equipment and reduced accidental/malicious activations.
- 🧰+3/-3≈ 043mo ago
Ouija Board
ItemInvestigation · Occult · SanityMore reliable and fair sanity management when using the board.
- ⚙️+5/-0▲ +534mo ago
VR System
GeneralVR · System · PerformanceBetter performance and cleaner UI for VR users.
- ⚙️+5/-0▲ +534mo ago
Gamepad
GeneralControls · Input · ControllerSignificant quality-of-life improvements for controller users, removing frustrating item-drop bugs.
- ⚙️+5/-0▲ +535mo ago
Photography
GeneralEvidence · ObjectiveSignificant buffs to photo evidence, making high-tier photos much easier to obtain.
- ⚙️+5/-0▲ +545mo ago
UI & Lobby
GeneralUI · VR · LobbyImproved navigation and accessibility for both VR and standard players.
- 🗺️+3/-1▲ +235mo ago
Tanglewood
MapMap · Environment · Small MapVisual fixes and removal of a basement safe spot.
- 🧰+4/-0▲ +442mo ago
Cursed Possessions
ItemCursed · Custom Difficulty · ItemMore predictable spawns and fixed critical bugs for Voodoo Dolls and Tarot cards.
- 🗺️+4/-0▲ +42mo ago
Grafton Farmhouse
MapMap · Environment · LocationImproved map stability and bug fixes.
- ⚙️+4/-0▲ +423mo ago
Voice Chat
GeneralCommunication · System · AudioBackend change to voice communication; potential for improved stability.
- 🧰+3/-1▲ +235mo ago
Parabolic Microphone
ItemEquipment · Audio · DetectionRestored intended functionality for sound detection.
- ⚙️+2/-2≈ 034mo ago
General Gameplay
GeneralMechanics · Balance · PerformanceGeneral stability and objective reliability improvements.
- 🧰+2/-2≈ 045mo ago
Equipment
ItemTools · Combat · GearVisual polish and removal of several equipment-based exploits.
- ⚙️+3/-1▲ +212mo ago
Media Rewards
GeneralEconomy · ChronicleHigher rewards for difficult evidence, lower rewards for easy evidence.
- ⚙️+3/-1▲ +235mo ago
General Systems
GeneralSystem · Performance · VRMuch more stable save system and general performance, though VR social screen is gone.
- 🧰+3/-0▲ +312mo ago
Photo Camera
ItemEquipment · Evidence · ToolRestored a key audio-visual cue for ghost proximity.
- 🧰+2/-1▲ +112mo ago
Voodoo Doll
ItemEquipment · Cursed Possessions · UtilityMore dangerous and immediate hunt triggers.
- 🧰+2/-1▲ +134mo ago
Haunted Mirror
ItemCursed Object · Equipment · InvestigationCannot bypass sanity drain with quick peeks.
- ⚙️+2/-1▲ +140mo ago
Custom Difficulty
GeneralGame Mode · Difficulty · EconomyFaster progression and higher earnings when playing on custom settings.
- 🧰+2/-1▲ +158mo ago
DOTS Projector
ItemEquipment · Evidence · InvestigationMore reliable evidence detection in large rooms.
- 🧰+3/-0▲ +329mo ago
Monkey Paw
ItemCursed Object · Utility · ItemIncreased utility and accessibility for the host and team.
- 🗺️+2/-1▲ +134mo ago
Maps
MapEnvironment · Optimization · LevelGeneral stability and environmental fixes across multiple maps.
- 🧰+3/-0▲ +335mo ago
Video Cameras
ItemEquipment · Multiplayer · CCTVMore reliable camera operation and better performance.
- 🦸+1/-2▼ -140mo ago
Yurei
HeroGhost · Psychological · StealthLess oppressive door closing but more consistent sanity drain and smudging behavior.
- ⚙️+2/-1▲ +145mo ago
Gameplay Mechanics
GeneralMechanics · Combat · EconomyBetter interaction feel and economy logic, but lost utility from wall crucifixes.
- 🗺️+2/-0▲ +22mo ago
Sunny Meadows
MapMap · Evidence · InstitutionBetter environmental interaction and visual polish for the asylum map.
- 🏆+2/-0▲ +212mo ago
Obake
ChampionGhost · Evidence · AudioEasier for players to identify Obake via fingerprints.
- 🗺️+2/-0▲ +229mo ago
Maple Campsite
MapLocation · Campsite · OutdoorFixed environmental bugs and improved campfire utility.
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +234mo ago
Glowstick
ItemTool · Light · UtilityMore predictable lighting duration and behavior.
- 🗺️+2/-0▲ +235mo ago
Willow
MapMap · Evidence · EnvironmentMinor quality-of-life improvement for map interaction.
- 🗺️+2/-0▲ +245mo ago
Ridgeview
MapMap · VR · CollisionRemoved a frustrating collision bug in the bedroom.
- ⚙️+1/-1≈ 01mo ago
Voice Recognition
GeneralAudio · System · PCLanguage-specific updates to voice recognition availability.
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +212mo ago
Incense
ItemEquipment · ProtectionMore reliable and immediate protection during hunts.
- ⚙️+2/-0▲ +224mo ago
Player
GeneralMechanic · General · MovementBetter stamina management while using the journal.
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +234mo ago
Journal
ItemEquipment · VR · UICorrects a visual bug in the journal's case numbering.
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +235mo ago
CCTV Monitor
ItemEquipment · Tech · TruckEliminated a specific crash/freeze trigger when moving equipment.
- 🦸+0/-2▼ -240mo ago
Raiju
HeroGhost · Speed · Ghost TypeFaster acceleration near electronics makes it more lethal.
- 🦸+0/-2▼ -251mo ago
Banshee
HeroGhost · Combat · Ghost TypeNow correctly detects all players, making it more dangerous for the whole team.
- ⚙️+2/-0▲ +29mo ago
Twitch Integration
GeneralUI · ExternalImproved user experience for Twitch account management.
- ⚙️+2/-0▲ +212mo ago
Media Deletion
GeneralMechanic · ChronicleMore flexible deletion process, but stricter limits on higher difficulties.
- 🗺️+2/-0▲ +224mo ago
Point Hope
MapMap · LocationSignificant QoL and sanity management improvements for the Point Hope map.
- ⚙️+0/-2▼ -229mo ago
Onryo
GeneralGhost · EntityMore predictable hunt patterns and vulnerable to Smudge Sticks.
- ⚙️+2/-0▲ +234mo ago
Sanity System
GeneralSystem · Performance · SanityMore predictable sanity loss and better CPU performance.
- ⚙️+2/-0▲ +235mo ago
Save System
GeneralTechnical · SystemImproved data reliability and recovery.
- ⚙️+0/-2▼ -240mo ago
Sanity Survival Challenge
GeneralChallenge · WeeklyChallenge is now significantly harder due to longer hunts and lack of candles.
- ⚡+2/-0▲ +243mo ago
Fingerprints
SkillEvidence · InvestigationBetter visual clarity for identifying fingerprints.
- 🏆+1/-1≈ 045mo ago
Moroi
ChampionGhost · CurseMore consistent curse triggers via spirit box, but more restricted via parabolic microphone.
- 🗺️+2/-0▲ +245mo ago
Lobby
MapUI · SocialBetter interaction and organization within the lobby area.
- ⚙️+1/-1≈ 049mo ago
Thaye
GeneralGhostLower spawn frequency but fixed interaction bugs
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +251mo ago
Candles & Lighters
ItemEquipment · LightMore reliable lighting sources and fixed environmental interactions.
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +252mo ago
Tarot Cards
ItemCursed Possessions · UtilityGeneral reliability and bug fixes for various card effects.
- 🧰+2/-0▲ +259mo ago
Cameras & CCTV
ItemEquipment · MonitoringBetter visual clarity and system stability.
- 🧰+1/-0▲ +11mo ago
Spirit Box
ItemTool · Investigation · EquipmentStandardized audio feedback.
- 🗺️+1/-0▲ +12mo ago
Maple Lodge Campsite
MapMap · Campsite · OptimizationBetter performance and an additional hiding spot for players.
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