V0.174 | Phasmophobia

This paper analyzes the v0.174 update for Phasmophobia , a pivotal patch that introduced the "Point Hope" map and fundamentally restructured the game’s equipment and leveling architecture. This document explores the transition from a tiered difficulty system to a linear difficulty curve, the implementation of the Apocalypse Update challenges, and the technical implications of the new lighthouse map structure.

The Phasmophobia community has been buzzing with excitement since the release of v0.174. Players have taken to social media and online forums to share their experiences, feedback, and concerns. The general consensus is that the update has improved the game significantly, with many players praising the new ghost types, audio design, and graphics.

A new hotfix, , has been rolled out for Phasmophobia . Below are the key changes and fixes included in this update. Phasmophobia v0.174

Hotfix v0.17.1.2, released May 15, 2026, addressed a critical issue causing crashes across all platforms.

An In-Depth Breakdown of Phasmophobia v0.174: What’s New in the Ghost Hunting Meta This paper analyzes the v0

By addressing these clipping bugs and AI pathfinding dead-zones, v0.174 forced players to learn proper evasion mechanics. Investigators had to master: Breaking line-of-sight effectively. Holding down closet doors physically. Keeping flashlights turned off during a hunt.

| Difficulty | Sanity Drain | Hunt Grace Period | Reward Multiplier | |------------|--------------|-------------------|-------------------| | Amateur | 0.8x | 5 seconds | 1.0x | | Intermediate| 1.0x | 4 seconds | 1.5x | | Professional| 1.2x | 3 seconds | 2.5x | | Nightmare | 1.5x | 2 seconds | 3.5x | | (new) | 2.0x | 1 second | 5.0x – +25% photo reward | Players have taken to social media and online

When Kinetic Games launched Phasmophobia into Steam Early Access in September 2020, it was essentially a solo project by developer Dknighter. The game's premise was simple yet incredibly novel: cooperative ghost hunting where players had to speak to entities using their actual microphones via local and radio voice proximity chat.

Phasmophobia , released on September 28, 2020, was a significant early-access update that focused on

that prevents the Ghost from targeting a player for a short window, giving you time to find a hiding spot. Audio Adjustments

If you want to look at how this version compares to contemporary builds, let me know:

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Phasmophobia v0.174
Client site photographed by drone with blue markers to indicate locations where images were acquired

The image above shows a site that was photographed by a drone from various angles and elevations. The blue markers represent locations where drone images were acquired.

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Photo of Delray Beach Club from Catalogger image management software. Red dots indicate locations of high-res drone photos
This image was shot at 41 feet. The red dots indicate the availability of high-resolution source images.
Client site photographed by drone with blue markers to indicate locations where images were acquired at different elevations
At each location, high-resolution images and panoramas are available from different altitudes. Individual images from each panorama are easily downloaded for offline use.

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High resolution photo of a client's condominium rooftop from recent drone inspection

This is a high-resolution source image of the cooling towers on the roof of the south wing.

Client site photographed by drone with blue markers to indicate locations where images were acquired

The image above shows a site that was photographed by a DJI Pro drone from various angles and elevations. The blue markers represent locations where drone images were acquired.

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Photo of Delray Beach Club from Catalogger image management software. Red dots indicate locations of high-res drone photos
This image was shot at 41 feet. The red dots indicate the availability of high-resolution source images.
Client site photographed by drone with blue markers to indicate locations where images were acquired at different elevations
At each location, high-resolution images and panoramas are available from different altitudes. Individual images from each panorama are easily downloaded for offline use.

‍
High resolution photo of a client's condominium rooftop from recent drone inspection

This is a high-resolution source image of the cooling towers on the roof of the south wing.

This paper analyzes the v0.174 update for Phasmophobia , a pivotal patch that introduced the "Point Hope" map and fundamentally restructured the game’s equipment and leveling architecture. This document explores the transition from a tiered difficulty system to a linear difficulty curve, the implementation of the Apocalypse Update challenges, and the technical implications of the new lighthouse map structure.

The Phasmophobia community has been buzzing with excitement since the release of v0.174. Players have taken to social media and online forums to share their experiences, feedback, and concerns. The general consensus is that the update has improved the game significantly, with many players praising the new ghost types, audio design, and graphics.

A new hotfix, , has been rolled out for Phasmophobia . Below are the key changes and fixes included in this update.

Hotfix v0.17.1.2, released May 15, 2026, addressed a critical issue causing crashes across all platforms.

An In-Depth Breakdown of Phasmophobia v0.174: What’s New in the Ghost Hunting Meta

By addressing these clipping bugs and AI pathfinding dead-zones, v0.174 forced players to learn proper evasion mechanics. Investigators had to master: Breaking line-of-sight effectively. Holding down closet doors physically. Keeping flashlights turned off during a hunt.

| Difficulty | Sanity Drain | Hunt Grace Period | Reward Multiplier | |------------|--------------|-------------------|-------------------| | Amateur | 0.8x | 5 seconds | 1.0x | | Intermediate| 1.0x | 4 seconds | 1.5x | | Professional| 1.2x | 3 seconds | 2.5x | | Nightmare | 1.5x | 2 seconds | 3.5x | | (new) | 2.0x | 1 second | 5.0x – +25% photo reward |

When Kinetic Games launched Phasmophobia into Steam Early Access in September 2020, it was essentially a solo project by developer Dknighter. The game's premise was simple yet incredibly novel: cooperative ghost hunting where players had to speak to entities using their actual microphones via local and radio voice proximity chat.

Phasmophobia , released on September 28, 2020, was a significant early-access update that focused on

that prevents the Ghost from targeting a player for a short window, giving you time to find a hiding spot. Audio Adjustments

If you want to look at how this version compares to contemporary builds, let me know:

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