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Kinetic push two Phasmophobia updates to alleviate VR and other UX pains since Character Update
Kinetic Games has released two hotfixes for Phasmophobia to address issues stemming from the recent Player Character Update, particularly those affecting VR players. The updates reimplement the VR belt, revert changes to ghost speed acceleration, and fix various bugs related to gameplay mechanics and user interface elements. The developer plans to share its updated roadmap for 2026 later in June.
Phasmophobia admits it "missed the mark" and prepares "to earn back this community’s trust"
Kinetic Games has apologized to Phasmophobia players for the recent "Player Character Update," admitting it "missed the mark" and failed to meet expectations. The studio has released multiple patches and hotfixes to address player feedback and improve the experience. A collaboration with Alan Wake 2 is also currently live.
Phasmophobia devs apologize for Player Character Update following feedback
Kinetic Games has apologized for the recent Player Character Update in Phasmophobia, acknowledging that it failed to meet fan expectations. The developer has released a patch to address UI issues and other bugs that arose from the update.
Phasmophobia Adds a Surprise Alan Wake 2 Crossover Event Starting Today
Phasmophobia is hosting a limited-time crossover event with Alan Wake 2, allowing players to search for pages of Alan's writings. The event, which began today and runs until June 2nd, adds new familiars and integrates elements from Alan Wake 2's bizarre worlds into the horror gameplay. This event occurs as Phasmophobia prepares to leave Early Access later this year.
Sega's "Super Game" has been cancelled, but revivals of classics like Crazy Taxi and Golden Axe are still moving forward
Sega has officially cancelled its ambitious "Super Game" project, shifting focus away from live-service titles due to underperformance. However, revivals of classic franchises like Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage are still in production. Separately, a three-week crossover event is underway for Phasmophobia, featuring content from Alan Wake 2, including recreated locations and character skins, available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Xbox Series X/S.
'We want to start today by apologising': Phasmophobia is fixing issues with its Player Character update after…
Kinetic Games has apologized to Phasmophobia players for the issues introduced in the recent Player Character Update, acknowledging that it failed to meet expectations. The update brought bugs and visual problems, including animation glitches and misaligned hands and objects. The developers have promised to address these issues and improve transparency in their development process.
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake 2 Event Now Live With New Maps, Skins and Community Challenges | Invision Game
Kinetic Games and Remedy Entertainment have launched a limited-time collaboration event between Phasmophobia and Alan Wake 2. The event, running until June 2nd, introduces new maps inspired by Alan Wake 2, exclusive character skins for Alan Wake and Saga Anderson, and community challenges. New lore written by Sam Lake is also included, with the event available on PC, PlayStation 5, PS VR2, and Xbox Series X|S.
"Our two franchises complement each other perfectly" - Alan Wake 2 invades Phasmophobia in a new three-week crossover event
Phasmophobia is hosting a three-week crossover event with Alan Wake 2, starting May 12. The event, titled 'Phasmophobia by Alan Wake,' features locations and character skins inspired by Alan Wake 2, with new writing from Remedy's Sam Lake. This free update is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake: Opening the Doors to Phasmophobia’s First Collaboration
Kinetic Games has launched a limited-time collaboration event in Phasmophobia, titled 'Phasmophobia by Alan Wake', available on Xbox Series X|S until June 2. This event draws inspiration from Alan Wake 2, aiming to blend its atmospheric horror with Phasmophobia's core cooperative investigation gameplay. The collaboration focuses on enhancing the existing experience with elements that complement Phasmophobia's unpredictable nature and player-driven horror.
How to reveal Words of Power in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide explains how to reveal Words of Power during the Alan Wake crossover event in Phasmophobia. Players must use a UV Light to find and illuminate hidden messages scattered across four special event maps. The event features a total of 68 Words of Power to discover across these locations.
Phasmophobia – Player Character Update Overview
The recent Phasmophobia Player Character Update by Kinetic Games has received mixed reactions, with many players expressing disappointment. While the update introduced higher quality character models, a wider array of cosmetics, and new animations, it also brought issues such as glitchy textures, awkward character movements, and limited customization options. The author notes that the update prioritized animations over general performance, negatively impacting the gameplay experience.
Phasmophobia Alan Wake event update release countdown: Exact start time and date
Phasmophobia is launching its first-ever crossover event with Alan Wake on May 12th. The update will introduce elements from the Alan Wake franchise into the ghost-hunting game, including a new presence and a merging of "The Dark Place" into familiar locations. This limited-time event is described as a one-off, encouraging players to earn exclusive rewards before it concludes.
The Best Online Co-Op Games for Long-Distance Friends (2026) | TAG
This guide highlights the best online co-op games for maintaining friendships across long distances, emphasizing shared experiences over simple communication. It details games like It Takes Two, Deep Rock Galactic, and Baldur's Gate 3, noting platform availability, subscription requirements, and crossplay options. The article also stresses the importance of platform overlap, scheduling, and voice chat setup for a successful remote gaming experience.
Phasmophobia review bombing rolls in after character update
Phasmophobia's recent character update has led to significant player disappointment and a wave of negative reviews on Steam, dropping its score from 'Overwhelmingly Positive' to 75%. Players are citing issues with removed features, a grindy cosmetic system, new bugs, and a perceived low value of the update despite its long development time.
Phasmophobia's latest update is live now, taking the horror out of the character models and leaving it in the ghosts
Phasmophobia has received a significant update introducing new, higher-quality character models with extensive customization options including outfits and accessories. The update also adds new animations, a watch to monitor player sanity and time, and physics for doors, alongside various other fixes and tweaks.
All new features in Phasmophobia player character update
Phasmophobia has received a major player character update, overhauling character models with 12 new customizable avatars. The update introduces visible bodies, new animations for interactions and deaths, and integrates the Journal as a physical item. Players can now also see teammates' held items and utilize a new wrist-mounted watch for sanity and time tracking.
Inside the Design of Phasmophobia’s Player Character Update
Phasmophobia is launching a major Player Character Update, introducing avatar customisability for the first time. This update includes seeing your own body, visible teammate equipment, and improved death animations, enhancing immersion as the game approaches its 1.0 release. Kinetic Games is also expanding customization options like hair color and outfits.
Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios
Several successful indie game developers, including Innersloth, Landfall, and Kinetic Games, have launched initiatives like Outersloth, Evil Landfall, and a new publishing business to financially support other independent studios. These funds aim to provide crucial investment, ranging from $50,000 to $2 million, to help indie developers bring their projects to fruition, especially during a period of low overall investment in the video game industry. The transparency of these funding models, including contract terms and recoup percentages, has been positively received by the development community.
Phasmophobia’s player character update patch confirmed for May 5th
Kinetic Games has confirmed that the Phasmophobia Player Character update will launch on May 5th, 2026, across all platforms. This update introduces 12 customizable character models with unlockable cosmetics and new animations. A Twitch Drop event will also run concurrently with the update's release.
Phasmophobia Finally Lets You Look Good While Getting Murdered by Ghosts | HappyGamer
Kinetic Games announced that Phasmophobia's Player Character Update will launch on May 5th, introducing extensive character customization options including hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. The update will feature new death and revival animations and will be available on all platforms, with all cosmetic items unlockable through gameplay or the in-game store, eschewing microtransactions. This update marks a significant step towards the game's 1.0 release, which has already sold twenty-five million copies while in Early Access.
