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All Forest Minion effects in Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow Easter event
The Cursed Hollow Easter event in Phasmophobia features Forest Minions that grant players blessings or curses when interacted with. These effects can alter ghost speed, trigger ghost events, or even initiate a ghost hunt. Understanding these random effects is crucial for navigating the event and earning rewards.
How to find Forest Minions in Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow Easter 2026 event
The Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow Easter 2026 event tasks players with finding special objectives called Forest Minions. These creatures are found in nests on various maps and can be revealed using a DOTS Projector. Finding Forest Minions grants event points and can influence the Forest Spirit's behavior.
How to get Cursed Hollow cosmetics in Phasmophobia
The Cursed Hollow event in Phasmophobia is returning in early 2026 with the first-ever player cosmetics. Players can earn these customization items, including a necklace, mask, and t-shirt, by completing personal event goals such as identifying ghosts and revealing Forest Minions. The cosmetics will become available upon the launch of the player character update, which is also slated for early 2026.
Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow 2026 Easter event guide
This guide details how to complete Phasmophobia's Cursed Hollow Easter event, which runs from March 31 to April 21. Players must identify ghosts, complete optional objectives, and find Forest Minions to earn rewards. Some cosmetic rewards are slated for release in early 2026 with a player character update.
Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow Easter 2026 event update countdown: Exact start time and date
Phasmophobia's Cursed Hollow seasonal event returns for 2026, beginning on March 31 and running until April 21. This year's event features new rewards, including a Pathfinder ID Card & Badge and an upgradable trophy, for players who complete objectives and interact with the Forest Spirit and its Minions.
2026 video game release date calendar
This article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
Phasmophobia’s Cursed Hollow Easter event returns with new community goals, even featuring on new maps
Kinetic Games announced the return of Phasmophobia's limited-time Easter event, Cursed Hollow, running from March 31 to April 21. The event introduces new 'Forest Minions,' themed maps including the new Nell's Diner, and community-wide objectives with unlockable rewards. CEO and Game Director Dan Knight expressed excitement for the community's engagement with the refreshed content and upcoming 1.0 release.
Everything That Happened in Gaming While You Were Busy... | TAG
Phasmophobia 1.0 is on track for release this year with improved graphics and new content, despite developer Kinetic Games exploring other projects. Elden Ring is reportedly receiving a good port for the Nintendo Switch 2, maintaining stable performance and visuals. Nintendo detailed the satisfying destruction mechanics in Donkey Kong Bananza, while Natsume announced Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, featuring survival elements like wild animals that can cause item loss.
The Night can steal your face in Victorian mansion horror Cordura, aka Phasmophobia meets Dishonored
Cordura is a one-to-four player horror game set in Victorian mansions corrupted by a primal influence, featuring procedural labyrinths and shapeshifting enemies. Players must steal the Rose of the Night, a source of Ambrosia, while managing their sanity, with the game incorporating proximity voice chat that can mimic allies' voices. The developers draw inspiration from Phasmophobia for its haunting mechanics and Dishonored for its stealth elements.
Phasmophobia Studio Wants Its New Publishing Label To Explore More Than Scares
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games has launched a new publishing label, Kinetic Publishing, to support other game studios. CEO Daniel Knight and Director of Marketing Asim Tanvir revealed the label will offer funding, marketing, and development support across all genres, not just horror. Kinetic Publishing aims to sign a maximum of five titles per year, while Kinetic Games continues development on Phasmophobia's 1.0 release and a Nintendo Switch port.
Phasmophobia 1.0 Won't Be Delayed As Its Dev Gets Into Something Totally Different
Kinetic Games confirmed that the 1.0 release of its multiplayer horror game Phasmophobia is on track for later this year, with no delays expected despite the studio's expansion into publishing. Studio CEO Daniel Knight stated he remains exclusively focused on Phasmophobia development, with new hires managing publishing duties. The 1.0 update will include overhauled character models, new maps, and additional ghost events, with a Nintendo Switch port also planned.
What is the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia?
Phasmophobia features weekly challenge modes that modify gameplay rules, often increasing difficulty for players. The current challenge, Sanity Survival, significantly reduces player sanity and limits evidence, requiring players to identify the ghost with only two pieces of evidence. Successfully completing these challenges rewards players with experience points and in-game currency.
Least Toxic Online Games for Adults in 2026
This article discusses online multiplayer games that are less likely to expose players to toxic behavior, focusing on community culture, game structure, moderation, and anonymity. It highlights games like Deep Rock Galactic, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe as examples of well-designed environments that foster positive player interactions, while also advising on self-protection strategies applicable to any game.
How to turn on and use the train in Phasmophobia
This guide explains how to find and use the interactive train set located in the basement of 6 Tanglewood Drive in Phasmophobia. The train set includes controls for its whistle, movement, smoke, and village lights, and can be activated by the player or the ghost.
How to complete Entangled Terror in Phasmophobia
This guide explains how to complete the Entangled Terror challenge in Phasmophobia, which requires 50 successful investigations at the 6 Tanglewood Drive location. Tips include learning the map, playing with friends, relying on hard evidence, and utilizing Cursed Possessions. Completing the challenge rewards players with the exclusive Suburbanite ID Card and Badge.
Phasmophobia’s Tanglewood Drive rework overhaul detailed in new update
Kinetic Games has released update 1.000.029 for Phasmophobia, introducing a comprehensive visual overhaul for the Tanglewood Drive map. The update features new assets, props, a surprise in the basement, and the removal of the kitchen looping spot, aiming to modernize the environment's fidelity while adding a new Tanglewood Terror challenge. The rework is now live on PC.
New Tanglewood Drive Rework in Phasmophobia has more closets and loop spots
Phasmophobia has received a rework of its Tanglewood Drive map, introducing new looping spots in the garage and basement, along with additional closets and hiding places. Kinetic Games aimed to give the map a more distinct and lived-in atmosphere, differentiating it from generic Unity assets.
29 Best Horror Games To Play In The Dark In 2026
This guide highlights 29 of the best horror games available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, suitable for playing in the dark. The list includes a variety of experiences, from solo adventures and co-op scares to big-budget sequels and indie hits, with updates provided throughout the year.
The Best Co-Op Games To Play Right Now
This guide highlights the best co-op games available now, featuring a wide range of genres and platforms. It emphasizes the unique social enjoyment and replayability that cooperative gameplay offers, distinguishing itself from single-player experiences by focusing on current, widely accessible titles rather than an all-time ranking.
30 Best PS5 Multiplayer Games To Play In 2026
This guide lists 30 of the best multiplayer games available on the PlayStation 5, covering a variety of genres and playstyles. The selection includes both competitive PvP and cooperative PvE experiences, with options for solo players and groups of friends. The article highlights games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, and Baldur's Gate 3, among many others, offering brief descriptions of their gameplay and multiplayer features.