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Exciting Changes in Phasmophobia's Latest Update

Discover the latest enhancements and the special Easter event introduced in the update of the popular co-op horror game, Phasmophobia.
Exciting Changes in Phasmophobia's Latest Update

Highlights

  • Experience a new Easter event offering exclusive rewards and an upgraded ID card system.
  • Enhanced visuals, equipment system, and ghost types continue to elevate the game's immersive experience through regular updates.
  • Anticipate a 2024 full release with fresh content, while console versions face persistent development challenges.

Phasmophobia has recently undergone a significant update, bringing about various modifications and introducing a special event coinciding with Easter. The renowned ghost hunting game has a history of hosting themed events for occasions like April Fools' Day, Halloween, and Christmas.

The British developer Kinetic Games has been actively refining Phasmophobia since its inception in late 2020 during the early access phase. The horror game, built on the Unity engine, has made consistent strides in enhancing its graphics, incorporating new ghost varieties for players to pursue, and revamping its equipment system. Kinetic Games remains dedicated to providing regular updates for Phasmophobia, with the latest one incorporating a unique event into the lauded cooperative gameplay.

The most recent update for Phasmophobia, labeled Update v0.9.6.0 or the Easter 2024 update, has ushered in a two-week special event to commemorate the holiday season. Alongside numerous bug fixes and alterations, this update has also revamped the game's ID card system. Despite being recognized as one of the premier horror games on Steam, the 0.9.6.0 version of Phasmophobia is not without issues, notably a lobby effect glitch that persists even after event completion, as per the changelog.

The ID card of a player showcases their statistics and in-game progress, while achievements can be monitored through collectibles and trophies in Phasmophobia. Similar to past events in Phasmophobia, the Easter 2024 event will grant special ID card badges and trophies to players who fulfill a series of objectives.

Previous updates like v0.9.5.0 revamped the in-game equipment store, while the preceding patch introduced a new lighting system for Phasmophobia, incorporating technologies such as Eye Adaptation and Screen Space Global Illumination (SSGI). The visual enhancements resulting from the substantial changes in Update v.0.9.4.0 have rendered Phasmophobia's visuals more lifelike, thereby enhancing the game's already immersive ambiance.

In a roadmap disclosed in January, Kinetic Games expressed its intent to launch Phasmophobia fully in 2024. This 1.0 release will encompass new ghost designs, interactions, and overhauls of the hunting mechanism and events, among other features. Meanwhile, the awaited console versions of Phasmophobia continue to face delays. Initially slated for release in August, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports were postponed to October following a fire at Kinetic Games' office. However, due to challenges in adapting to remote work, the console versions of Phasmophobia saw indefinite delays.

Phasmophobia Update v0.9.6.0 Easter 2024 Patch Notes

NEW

  • Dive into the Easter 2024 event lasting for two weeks to uncover exclusive rewards through investigations!
  • Explore further details within the game interface.
  • Witness the revamped appearance of ID cards!
  • Each badge now features a distinct background corresponding to its ID theme.
  • Badges for Prestiges 11-20 showcase animated backgrounds matching their badges.
  • Various color adjustments have been made.
  • VIP and Artist badges boast new designs.
  • Volume slider colors now align with EXP bar colors.
  • Headphones are now visible during parabolic microphone usage.

CHANGES

  • The central lines on the ID card have been eliminated to accommodate new background designs (funds / ready status).
  • An indicator sticker now denotes a player's readiness on their ID card.

FIXES

  • Resolved various desynchronization issues between players in the lobby and with equipment.
  • UI no longer overlaps when selecting a locked difficulty.
  • Successfully complete the "Survive with starter items" daily challenge.
  • Able to place a video camera on a tripod multiple times in VR.
  • Parabolic microphone III accurately determines sound direction in VR.
  • EMF Reader III correctly identifies EMF spots based on screen position (non-VR).
  • Shop gamepad buttons no longer activate erroneously when not focused on the shop.
  • VR cursor now correctly positions when highlighting Thermometers.
  • Insurance now provided upon death in Amateur or Intermediate difficulty.
  • Corkboard in the truck no longer falsely appears interactive when hovered over.
  • Thermometer tiers now highlight accurately when hovered over.
  • Tier 1 upgrades are unlocked in the inventory manager at the required level.
  • Ambient Occlusion now deactivates properly when the setting is turned off.
  • Firelights no longer extinguish immediately after being reignited by the ghost.

KNOWN ISSUES

  • A lobby effect post-event may not display in every lobby.
  • Re-entering the main lobby may temporarily resolve the visual issue until returning from a contract, where it will reoccur.
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