Phasmophobia’s early entry construct celebrates its sixth anniversary as a viral ghost-hunting breakout on Steam later this yr, however that is assuming we make it to September earlier than the 1.0 launch. If Kinetic Video games’ newest roadmap stays on observe, then we’ll be reducing it shut, as Phasmophobia is planning for its 1.0 launch with a horror rework and lore replace someday this yr.
It is a large yr for Phas because the horror rework and lore updates coupled with 1.0’s debut are one in every of a number of main patches outlined. There’s additionally a Unity 6 and community replace on the roadmap that I hope will repair among the irritating connection points I often run into, and the long-awaited participant character overhaul launches quickly.
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Horror 2.0 is Phasmophobia 1.0
We have spent years clinging to the obscure “massive horror overhaul of the ghost and sport mechanics” description outlined on Phasmophobia’s Trello. We have additionally seen a ton of game-changing updates since then, each large and small, which solely makes me extra interested in what’s left for Kinetic to significantly overhaul.
Kinetic has taken to kind of rebranding the replace, merely referring to Horror 2.0 as Phasmophobia 1.0. Precisely what the horror and mechanic overhauls embody continues to be a bit nebulous, however the Kinetic weblog says Horror 2.0 “would be the meatiest a part of the 1.0 launch and can give even essentially the most seasoned Ghost Hunter a bunch of recent scares and surprises.”
Phasmophobia’s participant character overhaul rescheduled for Q1
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Initially deliberate for This fall 2025, the long-awaited participant mannequin overhaul was delayed and moved to Q1 2026. Kinetic says it will not share a lot else on any adjustments till it is nearer to a patch date, however a latest growth preview showcased among the distinctive character fashions coming to Phas. The replace can even embody free cosmetics for gamers to gather and customise their avatars. No stay service gimmicks right here.
Tanglewood’s excessive haunted makeover in Q1, new map later
Phasmophobia gave each farmhouse maps full reworks final yr, and now it is time to give the remaining haunted homes the identical remedy. The sport’s smallest—and arguably its most beloved—cursed map is first on the listing as 6 Tanglewood Drive will get an excessive dwelling makeover in Q1 2026.
I might be mendacity if I mentioned I wasn’t anxious when Kinetic first talked about it; I’ve bought a really “if it ain’t broke, do not repair it” angle about the entire thing. However a hands-on demo exploring Nell’s Diner with among the Kinetic workforce final yr was sufficient to swing the pendulum. If you may get that a lot element into Tanglewood too, then I am keen to research.
The subsequent home on the listing, 13 Willow Road, will get the identical remedy later this yr, and a brand new map will slot itself within the timeline someplace. It is one other sport replace we’ve got little or no element on, however Kinetic says the map “will deliver a brand new fashion of location to the sport.”
I have never the slightest inkling of what meaning, however get your guesses in now. I am forming a summoning circle for a ratty, deserted Blockbuster if you would like to hitch me.
And the Phasmophobia occasion calendar expands
By now we’re all accustomed to the Cursed Hole, Crimson Eye, and Winter’s Jest occasions—recurring seasonal haunts for Easter, Halloween, and the winter holidays, respectively—however Kinetic says it is cooking up one thing else for this yr. The standard three are nonetheless on observe for his or her common timelines, although a secret fourth factor involves Phas someday this yr as a limited-time affair. That is all we all know for now.
