Phasmophobia
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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.
What is the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia?
Phasmophobia features rotating weekly challenge modes that alter gameplay rules to increase difficulty and offer rewards. The current challenge, 'Slow and Steady' (May 17-24), reduces ghost speed to 50% and sets player sanity to zero, requiring players to identify the ghost type three times on Camp Woodwind. These challenges change every Monday at 12 AM UTC and are part of a larger rotation of 26 distinct modes.
How to use the Angel Lamp in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide explains how to use the Angel Lamp, a new item introduced in Phasmophobia's Alan Wake crossover event. The Angel Lamp is used to clear away shadow figures that appear on specific maps, which helps in investigations and grants event points. It can be found in the truck and activated by holding the use button while facing a shadow figure.
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.
All secret Charm locations in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide details the locations of four secret Charms within Phasmophobia's Alan Wake event. Players must find specific collectibles on each of the four event maps: Mr. Drippy Mascot in Coffee World, Deer Mask at Grafton Farmhouse, Lunchbox at Bleasdale Farmhouse, and Thermos at Nell's Diner.
All Cauldron Lake Doll locations in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide details the locations of the three collectible dolls within the Cauldron Lake house in Phasmophobia's Alan Wake event. The Cat Doll is in the dining room, the Mother Doll is in the creepy doll room, and the Moose Doll is in the attic, all essential for completing doll puzzles.
All Elderwood Palace Lodge Doll locations in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide details the locations of four hidden Dolls within the Elderwood Palace Lodge map in Phasmophobia's Alan Wake event. The Dolls are located in the tea room, the master bedroom's walk-in closet, the office, and a hidden witchy bedroom in the attic. Finding these Dolls is crucial for completing subsequent puzzles within the event.
All Oh Deer Diner Doll locations in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide details the locations of three specific Dolls within the Oh Deer Diner map in Phasmophobia's Alan Wake in-game event. The Dolls include a superhero, an owl, and a father holding a baby, each found in distinct areas like the main dining room, storage room, and break room.
All Coffee World Doll locations in Phasmophobia Alan Wake event
This guide details the locations of three collectible dolls within the Coffee World area of Phasmophobia's Alan Wake event. The Jester Doll is in a white food tent, the Child Doll is behind the central pole, and the Bear Doll is inside a blue tent. Finding these dolls is necessary to complete event puzzles and earn rewards.
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.
