Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia’s 13 Willow Street rework keeps the classic layout with a much needed modern twist
Kinetic Games has reworked the 13 Willow Street map in Phasmophobia, preserving its classic layout while introducing modern twists and increased interactivity. The update features a more open entrance, a cat-themed living room and kitchen, a gym replacing the garage, an art room, and a significantly redesigned basement games room with more kiting opportunities. These changes aim to enhance the player experience by reducing frustration and adding new elements for ghost interactions.
How To Find Bones In Phasmophobia
This guide explains how to find bones in Phasmophobia, a collectible that offers cash and XP rewards and contributes to unlocking achievements. It details the different bone types, spawn mechanics, and tips for locating them, while also mentioning that bones will be replaced by 'conduits' in the 1.0 release scheduled for 2027.
All Phasmophobia Spirit Box Questions and Responses
This guide details all the questions players can ask the Spirit Box in Phasmophobia to gather evidence and identify ghosts. It covers different categories of questions related to aggression, location, and age, along with potential ghost responses and how to use the Spirit Box effectively, including a text-based mode for those without voice chat.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, with Phasmophobia available at 30% off, Session: Skate Sim at 75% off, and NITRO GEN OMEGA at 25% off. All discounts are available on the Steam platform.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, with Phasmophobia available at 30% off, The Operator at 40% off, and Session: Skate Sim at 75% off. All discounts are available on the Steam platform for PC.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
How To Prestige in Phasmophobia: Levels, Reset, and Rewards Explained
Phasmophobia features a Prestige system that allows players to reset their level, money, and equipment after reaching level 100 in exchange for new badges and ID card titles. While not mandatory, prestiging offers a new challenge and unlocks cosmetic rewards and additional loadout slots up to Prestige 10. The maximum Prestige level is currently 20, with the overall maximum player level being XX-3999.
Phasmophobia fans are downgrading their game versions, but it may get you banned
Some Phasmophobia players are downgrading their game versions to access older patches, such as the one introducing Nell's Diner, to avoid recent updates like the character overhaul. However, Kinetic Games warns that modifying game files, even to revert to older versions, carries the risk of a multiplayer ban. Despite a recent dip from its historically overwhelmingly positive rating, Phasmophobia's reviews have trended positively in June and July, indicating improvements.
Phasmophobia Twitch Drops: How to Earn In-Game Rewards
This guide explains how to earn in-game rewards in Phasmophobia through Twitch Drops by linking your Twitch and game accounts. Players can unlock special items by watching Kinetic Games partner streams during limited-time campaigns, often coinciding with map reworks and events. The next campaign is expected around the Willow Street rework in late July 2026.
Phasmophobia-Like Co-Op Horror Survival Fearwoods Drops a New Trailer on Steam
Developer Fearwoods has released a new trailer and development roadmap for their upcoming co-op horror survival game, Fearwoods, which is heavily inspired by titles like Phasmophobia and Lethal Company. The roadmap outlines the game's progression from demo to early access and its eventual full release, detailing planned features such as new maps, dynamic events, and narrative content. Fearwoods is set to launch on PC in the coming months and supports 1-3 players.
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.