Phasmophobia
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Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
All Phasmophobia Difficulty Levels And Differences Explained
Phasmophobia offers five preset difficulty levels, plus custom and challenge modes, that impact ghost aggression, evidence gathering, Sanity drain, and rewards. The guide breaks down each difficulty, from Amateur for beginners to Insanity for experienced players, detailing player and ghost settings, contract parameters, and unlock requirements.
Phasmophobia Sanity Explained: How To Increase It And Prevent Drain
This guide explains the Sanity mechanic in Phasmophobia, detailing how it drains passively, through ghost abilities, and via cursed objects. It also covers methods to increase Sanity using Sanity Medication and certain cursed items, as well as strategies to prevent Sanity drain by utilizing lit rooms and firelights.
Phasmophobia developers talk 1.0 and ghost rework at Shacknews E4 2026
Kinetic Games developers Daniel Knight and Ana Dukakis discussed Phasmophobia's upcoming 1.0 update, slated for 2027, during an interview at Summer Game Fest 2026. The update will feature a complete overhaul of the horror experience with new audio and visual changes, as well as a rework of all ghost models.
All Phasmophobia Ouija Board Questions and Answers
This guide details the Ouija Board's functionality in Phasmophobia, a cursed object used for ghost communication. It outlines various questions players can ask, the ghost's potential responses, and the sanity drain associated with each query. The guide also explains how to activate the board, the consequences of improper deactivation, and the sanity mechanics tied to its use.
All Phasmophobia Tarot Cards and Effects
Phasmophobia features 10 unique Tarot Cards that players can use as cursed objects, each with distinct positive or negative effects on the ghost or players. These cards can influence sanity, trigger hunts, revive players, or even cause instant death, with varying draw chances for each card. A trick involving drawing cards near an exit door can mitigate some of the more dangerous effects.
Phasmophobia Tips and Tricks Every Ghost Hunter Needs To Know
This guide provides essential tips and tricks for Phasmophobia players, covering everything from recommended starting equipment and identifying ghost rooms to utilizing cursed possessions and understanding unique ghost abilities. It offers advice for both beginner and experienced hunters to improve their ghost-hunting success and equipment management.
July is a little light on the big new game releases, but your co-op horror Discord gang will be feastin'
July 2026 will see a lighter release schedule for major new games, with a focus on co-op horror titles and notable remakes like Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced and Halo: Campaign Evolved. The month also includes updates for existing titles such as Palworld, Final Fantasy 14, and Doom: The Dark Ages, alongside various Steam sales and events.
All Phasmophobia Monkey Paw Wishes and Effects
The Monkey Paw in Phasmophobia is a powerful cursed object that allows players to make wishes with significant positive effects, such as changing the weather, increasing sanity, trapping the ghost, or reviving a dead player. However, each wish comes with negative consequences, ranging from temporary debuffs like obscured vision to permanent effects or even death. The number of wishes available depends on the game's difficulty level.
All Phasmophobia Cursed Object Locations and How To Use Them
This guide details the locations and usage of all seven cursed objects in Phasmophobia, including the Monkey Paw, Voodoo Doll, Ouija Board, Music Box, Haunted Mirror, Summoning Circle, and Tarot Cards. Each item offers unique abilities that can aid investigations but also carries significant risks, such as triggering cursed hunts or causing sanity drain.
1.0-släppet av spökjägarspelet Phasmophobia försenas till 2027
Kinetic Games has announced that the 1.0 release of their co-op ghost hunting game Phasmophobia has been delayed to 2027 to prioritize quality. While the full release is postponed, the developers plan to release updates throughout the year, including a revamped 13 Willow Street map, bug fixes, and character improvements. A Phasmophobia film is also in development with Blumhouse.
Phasmophobia delays highly-anticipated 1.0 launch to 2027 as it "prioritises quality over speed"
Kinetic Games has announced that the full 1.0 launch of Phasmophobia has been delayed to 2027, prioritizing quality over speed. The developer cited feedback from recent updates as a reason for the extended development timeline. The game will still receive updates, including a reworked Willow Street map by the end of July and two major quality-of-life improvements.
You Aren’t Prepared For How Scary Phasmophobia 1.0 Is Meant To Be
Kinetic Games provided a preview of Phasmophobia's upcoming 1.0 update, highlighting significant graphical and audio revamps designed to enhance the game's horror elements. The update, slated for the second half of 2027, will feature new ghost behaviors and redesigned maps, including a rework of Willow Street. The developers aim to deliver a more terrifying and immersive experience for players.
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.
ILL Is My Most Anticipated Game from the June 2026 State of Play — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The survival horror game ILL, built in Unreal Engine 5, is set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features intense body dismemberment and scarce ammo, reminiscent of The Thing. ILL is part of a resurgence in the survival horror genre, with other notable titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill also seeing new releases or remakes.
Remedy Wants To Fix Alan Wake And Control’s Biggest Problem: Not Enough Players
Remedy Entertainment's new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, aims to increase sales for the company's critically acclaimed titles like Alan Wake 2 and Control. The strategy involves maximizing intellectual property potential through cross-media projects and a focus on growing the player community. Remedy is also moving into self-publishing for its unique single-player games.
How to identify an Aswang in Phasmophobia
This guide provides information on how to identify an Aswang ghost type within the game Phasmophobia. The article aims to help players recognize the specific behaviors and characteristics associated with this particular ghost.
How to get the Angel Lamp Charm in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide explains how to obtain the Angel Lamp Charm during the limited-time Alan Wake crossover event in Phasmophobia. Earning this special in-game item requires completing specific objectives within the event.
How to identify a Kormos in Phasmophobia
This guide for Phasmophobia explains how to identify a Kormos ghost. Players are advised to remain quiet to avoid detection by the entity.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
