New Phasmophobia Update Improves The Way You Document Hauntings

In its newest release, titled Chronicle, Phasmophobia introduces a significant change in how players collect and save evidence of ghostly activities. For the very first time within this chilling game, players can now record both video and audio evidence to better document their paranormal encounters. Continue reading for more details about this update and all its additional features.

The recent update incorporates modifications concerning image proof, along with introducing two fresh kinds of evidence to gather – videos and audio clips. The newly developed device, named Sound Recorder, will be used for capturing the audio recordings.

This update brings alterations to photo proofs, plus the introduction of two novel forms of evidence: videos and sound recordings, which can now be captured using a new gadget, the Sound Recorder.

Previously, during an investigation, players were allowed to take a maximum of ten pictures. However, moving forward, they will be able to record five photos, five videos, and three audio clips. Certain types of photo evidence that seemed questionable, like switched light switches or manipulated objects, which some might attribute to ghost activity, are now exclusive to video evidence. This means you’ll need to capture such instances as they occur in real time.

In addition to traditional photos, there are novel ways to capture images that serve as proof. These images can potentially show ghosts in three distinct forms: D.O.T.S, shadows, and physical manifestations. Furthermore, you can photograph Electromagnetic Field (EMF) readings as evidence. From now on, each type of evidence amassed during an investigation will earn a financial reward, so players who dare to face the unknown and gather more proof will be generously compensated in this updated version.

For those opting to play the game entirely from within a vehicle (like a truck), there have been improvements to the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system. This upgrade enables players to gather video proof remotely by using the CCTV. In the vehicle, players can simultaneously monitor up to five video feeds, including head cams and regular cameras, along with CCTV footage.

In the updated system, the 3-star evidence rating has been swapped out for two categories: unique and duplicate. To earn a flawless investigation in this game, players should ensure they collect only one-of-a-kind pieces of evidence, which will be recorded in their Journal as ‘unique’.

The main focus of the Chronicle update lies in the alterations made to the media system, but this latest release also includes numerous bug fixes, enhancements for user convenience, and additional modifications. For a detailed look at these changes, you can refer to the comprehensive list provided below.

Chronicle – Phasmophobia v0.13

MEDIA

The essential part of the CHRONICLE update for Phasmophobia revolves around a significant overhaul in the method we collect and compensate Media. We’ve introduced a new tool, added two fresh types of media – videos and sound recordings, along with updated difficulties and advancement mechanisms.

PHOTOS

In addition to the above, the Photos system has seen adjustments.

Maximum Photos a player can take in an investigation has been reduced from ten to five.

New types of Photos can be gathered:

EMF reading on an EMF reader

Three Ghost Forms – Physical, D.O.T.S and Shadow

The Photo types below have been moved to Video media and will no longer be able to be photographed.

Light switches

Door movements

Thrown objects

Ghost interactions with various objects

VIDEOS

As a game enthusiast diving into the world of CHRONICLE for the first time, I’ve stumbled upon an exciting new feature – Video Recording! Equipped with a handy in-game camera, I can seize precious moments during my investigations and relive them later. What a fantastic way to document my journey through this captivating game world!

A total of five videos can be captured in a single investigation
To capture video footage, players will need to hold down the “USE’’ button while aiming the camera at the spot they wish to record. A new icon will display on the video camera, encouraging the player to record.

Below is a selection of recordable media during an investigation:

Hunting Ghost
Ghost triggering Crucifix
Ghost Orbs
Thrown objects
Doors being moved
Ghosts interacting with objects (rocking chairs, gas canisters etc)
A light source shattering
Ghost blowing out a candle or fire
More to discover!

SOUNDS

In a fresh development, the second novel media form is associated with the latest gadget in Phasmophobia – the Sound Recorder. With this new device at their disposal, players can now record up to three distinct Sounds during each mission. These captured sounds can later be replayed from the Sounds tab on the Journal page.

Starting at Level 4, you’ll have access to the Sound Recorder itself. Further enhancements, such as Tier 2 and Tier 3 versions, will become accessible at higher levels in due course.

The Sound Recorder can capture the below Sounds during an investigation:

Paranormal Sounds
A hunting Ghost
Singing Ghost events
Spirit Box responses
More to discover!

CCTV

We have overhauled the CCTV system found within the truck during an investigation.

The CCTV interface has been split in to three sections – CCTV Cameras, Video Cameras and Head Cameras.
Players can view up to five different live camera feeds at once.
While using the CCTV interface, players can record video media from the safety of the truck.

UNIQUE MEDIA

As an enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that a significant aspect of this update focuses on enhancing the ghost-hunting adventure by minimizing the irritating hurdles faced during media capture. This way, our pursuit of the paranormal feels more engaging and enjoyable!

Replaced the three-star rating system with the new Unique/Duplicate system.
During a contract, the first time a piece of media is captured, it is marked Unique.
If the same piece of media is captured, it will receive a Duplicate mark and will reward less money and experience.
To achieve a Perfect Investigation, alongside usual requirements, players must fill their Journal with Unique Media.
Up to three pieces of media can now be deleted during an investigation, up from two previously.

REWARDS & PROGRESSION

CHRONICLE introduces changes to the overall Rewards and Progression system.

Rewards

Using higher tiers of the Photo Camera, Video Camera and Sound Recorder will reward players with an additional monetary bonus, per piece of Media.
- $1 for Tier 2
- $2 for Tier 3

All Media rewards are now included in the reward multiplier.

Progression

Equipment and their corresponding Tiers are now unlocked earlier.

Tier upgrades are now unlocked in groups of two or three, giving players the choice of which upgrade path to follow first.
- Example: Crucifix Tier 3 and Incense Tier 3 are both available to unlock at Level 80, instead of 90 and 85 respectively

These alterations enable players to opt for various paths to enhance their gear, rather than being compelled to follow a single, progressive upgrade route.

CHALLENGES & OPTIONAL OBJECTIVES

A key aspect of the CHRONICLE update involves revisiting the available optional goals and in-game tasks. Although the recurring challenges will stay consistent, we now possess the flexibility to incorporate distinct challenges at various points during the year. Some potential examples might be:

1. Seasonal events tied to specific holidays or occasions.
2. Limited-time objectives related to new content releases.
3. Collaborative tasks that require teamwork with other players.
4. Time-based challenges, such as daily or weekly quests.

Update launch challenges (such as On Record, live as of 24th June*)

*progress from Lights Out! will be wiped and replaced with On Record.

Increased XP events

Equipment-focused challenges (Sound Recorder, Video Camera etc)

The modifications to our challenge system give us the ability to bypass or adjust challenges should a problem arise within any particular week.

We’ve made numerous modifications with the possibility of having specific goals. This includes adding fresh hurdles and altering previous ones. In a forthcoming upgrade, we plan to make further adjustments and enhancements to these optional goals.

New

Capture three unique photos with a Photo Camera

Capture three unique videos with a Video Camera

Capture two unique paranormal sounds with a Sound Recorder

Capture a video of a Ghost

Changed

Find evidence of paranormal activity with an EMF Reader > Capture a Photo of an EMF reading on an EMF reader

This update for CHRONICLE primarily enhances our revamped media system, but it also includes numerous significant adjustments, bug corrections, and additional enhancements.

Read on to find out what else is new for Phasmophobia.

New

User Interface improvements

The Main Menu has been reworked while retaining the same functionality.

Players can now set Playstyle (Casual, Hardcore, and Roleplay) and Hardware preferences (VR Required and Microphone Required) when creating a room.

Players can now filter by the above options and difficulties on the lobby browser.

Players can now see the Difficulty (or multiplier if using a custom difficulty) of a lobby when browsing the room browser.

Players can now see the currently selected map of a room from the room browser.

When using text options instead of Voice Recognition, the relevant Gamepad UI buttons now flash when pressed to give visual feedback on button presses.

Twitch Drops are now live. For more information, please see our blog.

Many new sounds

Check your trophy cabinets.

VR players can now grab doors from any position on the door, instead of just the door handle. This allows for much smoother and easier movement.
Added a Virtual Cursor Sensitivity Option for UI navigation, this can be found in Game Settings.
You can now go back to the post-game debriefing screen after closing it.
Added an Auto Aim option for gamepads to help grab and interact with objects.
Players can now rename their custom difficulties.

Changes

The Crucifix now visually “cools down” after successfully preventing a hunt.
Consoles now default to the last selected region, rather than the region with lowest ping to match PC.
Phasmophobia will now be able to load on Steam without an internet connection.
Goryo now has an increased chance of D.O.T.S.
Banshee can now change rooms.
The player will no longer have to click the ready up button in single player.

Fixes

Fixed an issue in Point Hope that restricted player movement when holding the large pan from the kitchen.

Fixed an issue that would cause Salt to be placed in the air.

Fixed a visual issue where the CCTV screensaver would appear outside of the monitor.

Fixed an issue that would cause Cursed Possessions to be thrown out of a players reach in Bleasdale’s attic.

Fixed an issue where bones would spawn behind inaccessible locations on the following maps: Tanglewood, Point Hope, Maple Lodge and Willow Street.

Fixed an issue that allowed for infinite sprinting after using the Monkey Paw.

Fixed an issue for VR players where the Tier 3 Firelight, Tier 3 Incense and the Voodoo Doll would swing oddly while held.

Fixed an issue where a cabinet door would not show as open for non-VR players if opened by a VR player.

Fixed an issue that prevented Head Gear from being useable by others if a player was disconnected or died.

Fixed an issue that prevented D.O.T.S and Motion Sensors from being picked up if placed inside static lights (Example: ceiling lights in Grafton Farmhouse)

Fixed an issue that caused hunts to happen if a player was outside the door on several maps.

Fixed an issue that caused Hantu breath to be visible after being killed with extended hunts on.

Fixed an issue that caused the Store to scroll while in the tutorial.

Fixed an issue that allowed items to be thrown through the outside wall of Ridgeview.

Fixed an issue that caused the Ouija board to not break when asked a question that would take the player below 0 Sanity.

Fixed an issue that caused items to get stuck behind the TV in Tanglewood’s Living Room.

Fixed a visual issue that caused overlapping text when using the Ouija board.

Fixed an issue that listed the UV lights in the wrong order in the main menu lobby.

Fixed an audio issue that caused flies to be heard when Master Volume was set to 0 on Maple Lodge.

Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a ghost from moving rooms when wishing for sanity with the Monkey Paw.

Fixed an issue where the ghost could become stuck in lockers in Prison.

Fixed an issue that prevented the player from being killed when hiding behind a chair in Prison.

Fixed an issue that allowed the Obake to walk backwards during a hunt.

Fixed an issue that caused lights to turn off when a Crucifix is used.

Fixed an issue that prevented seated VR players being able to reach the breaker box on Sunny Meadows. This has now been adjusted to be reachable.

Fixed an issue that caused the Music Box to be broken if the player left a previous game while using it.

Fixed a visual issue that caused the Tier 1 Crucifix to clip under carpets.

Fixed an issue that caused the ghost to become stuck behind crates during a hunt on Maple Lodge.

Fixed an issue where left-handed mode in VR would not correctly swap button layouts.

Fixed an issue where the ghost could begin a ghost event on Maple Lodge and be out of bounds.

Fixed a visual issue with the camping chair found in the yellow tent in Maple Lodge.

Fixed a UI issue that selected Random as a player’s map choice when they are navigating menus.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from mounting video cameras on tripods when playing in VR.

Fixed an issue that caused the Music Box to flip when placed on a carpet.

Fixed an issue where other players could see a dead VR player’s journal.

Fixed an issue that caused difficulty lighting Incense in VR.

Fixed an issue in VR that caused the Tier 1 flashlight to be angled incorrectly when attached to a player’s belt.

Fixed an issue on VR that, when teleport grab is turned off, caused incorrect interactions with doors.

Fixed an issue for VR players that caused inconsistencies with door handling if Grab Types were not synced.

Fixed an issue that allowed the player to stand in small tents (Maple Lodge, Woodwind) and prevent the ghost from killing the player.

Fixed an issue that caused inconsistencies with the door interaction points in VR for small tents (Maple Lodge, Woodwind).

Fixed an issue that caused the Ouija board to not provide a correct number when asked how many people are in a room.

Fixed an issue for legacy players that prevented them from setting legacy options if the EULA splash screen was displayed,

Fixed various issues in VR training mode that caused interaction problems.

Fixed an issue that allowed dead players to hear a heartbeat while stood next to the ghost.

Fixed an issue that caused a player to become un-ready if they open the Journal while in a multiplayer lobby.

Fixed an issue in VR where, when using teleport movement, players would drop all their equipment.

Fixed an issue where equipment belonging to a VR player would appear on the floor of the map for non-VR players.

Fixed an issue that prevented the Raiju receiving a speed increase around held electronical equipment.

Fixed an issue that caused the ‘’Most Deaths To’’ stat to not display correctly for some users.

Fixed an issue that caused the ghost model to not be visible at distance during a hunt.

Fixed an issue that would cause tripods to become unusable for all players ifn a camera is placed on them by a VR player.

Fixed an issue that displayed Spirit Box UI when opening the journal, requiring the player to close the game to proceed.

Fixed an issue that prevented players from reporting other players when using a gamepad or playing in VR.

Fixed an issue when playing in VR where fog would remain after using the Monkey Paw (‘‘I wish to see the ghost’’), reducing vision for the player for the remainder of the game.

Fixed an audio issue that would play footstep sounds when a player is not moving.

Fixed an issue that would remove the Apocalypse map selection icon after going in and out of a game.

Fixed an issue which caused the tick over the Apocalypse icon to now display after completing Gold.

Various other bug fixes and improvements.

Known Issues

We aim to fix these issues in a future patch. Please keep an eye out for details and timings.

Some trophies may not be visible in the main lobby for players on PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and Xbox Series X/S.
- These trophies will, however, be viewable once the player is in the single-player or multiplayer lobby.
A recordable Sound may spawn in an area that is not accessible to the player.
If a video is deleted, the player will be unable to record another video of that type during the same contract.
The Sound Recorder is not listed alphabetically in the Truck List.
Audio levels on several sounds may be too high.
The Master Volume setting does not affect the Sound Recorder volume.
The SFX of the Sound Recorder can be heard from very far away.
The High Priestess tarot card, if drawn, may not revive the player.
The footsteps of the ghost in Training are not audible.
There may be higher than expected difficulty in getting audio with the Sound Recorder during ghost hunts/events.
The player cannot take a photo of the Thermometer for Freezing temps if their setting is Fahrenheit.

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