At this stage, many Phasmophobia players probably aren’t too afraid of whatever’s going bump in the night. After all, the ghostly multiplayer game has been out for over four years. That’s a considerable amount of time to familiarize yourself with all the spookiness. Kinetic Games seems aware of that, because changes are coming to every single contract.
In a landscape full of co-op games, Phasmophobia managed to get the balance just right between slightly absurd comedy and genuine scares. You and a group of intrepid paranormal investigators look into some spectral happening, with the goal being to chart whatever the thing is before it has enough and traps you all.
It’s often harder than it sounds, but in the right group it’s a good laugh. As part of an overhaul for 2025, the horror game is getting a substantial rework. Areas are getting changed, new tools are being added, and the general structure of a round is being tweaked.
Starting on the latter, rather than grading findings on quality now, the multiplayer game offers rewards for ‘Unique’ captures on different devices. Essentially, the first person of the group to get a reading of something in a particular media form will get a specific bonus for doing so, encouraging everyone to use their entire inventory.
To complement this, a tape recorder is now part of your arsenal, for auditory field recordings. Anything you pick up can be played back afterward, and it’s suggested that the longer you stick around the weirder those sounds will get – jinkies!
Tiny peeks are given of the Bleasdale and Grafton Farmhouses, both of which will look different in due time. Several rooms in the former are being done up, encouraging fresh visits to admire the décor and see what fresh poltergeists are floating around.
These updates are coming throughout 2025, according to the developer’s post – something to look forward to or anxiously await, depending on your temperament. Have a look at our lists of the best zombie games and the best ghost games if you’re a scarehound who wants to really jump out of your skin.