Summary
The popular horror gamePhasmophobiahas released update v0.9.4.0, implementing new systems to enhance lighting areas and addressing several other changes. This latest update aims to address player feedback and refinePhasmophobia’s atmospheric aspects.
Phasmophobiais a multiplayer horror gamedeveloped by Kinetic Games. Released in 2020, it garnered widespread attention for its intriguing blend of cooperative gameplay and paranormal investigation. In the game, players assume the role of ghost hunters equipped with various tools to identify and interact with supernatural entities. The primary objective is to investigate haunted locations, gather evidence, and ultimately determine the type of ghost haunting the site. With virtual reality support and atmospheric sound design,Phasmophobiadelivers an immersive experience, making it a popular title in the horror genre.
The new update introduces an array of features designed to augment lighting dynamics. New graphics settings, such as Eye Adaptation and Screen Space Global Illumination (SSGI), have been incorporated into the Journal, promising a more realistic portrayal of light adjustments and bounced lighting. Static lighting has undergone a significant overhaul across all locations, accompanied by an increase in ambient light. Additionally, external light sources, like the moon and streetlights, will now permeate through windows, adding a layer of eerie realism to the gameplay. Now, larger rooms such as farm houses intentionally appear darker, contributing to the overallimmersive atmosphere ofPhasmophobia.
Alongside the new lighting additions, some changes have also been made to the game. These include the removal of the Holiday Event (where players had to eliminate all the dancing snowmen across seven different maps), quicker and more consistent updates to reflections when toggling lights, adjustments to brightness sliders, and improvements to hiding spots in the Grafton farmhouse. The player’s post-processing has been fine-tuned for more cinematic colors, and performance enhancements accompany the toggling of the fuse box, improving thescary experience ofPhasmophobia. Notably, ghost writing books are no longer susceptible to being thrown by poltergeist abilities.
Some fixes were also addressed, such as the restoration of metallic doorknobs' shine, the resolution of several safe spots in Willow, and the correction of item requirements in weekly challenges like “Deja Vu” and “Glow in the Dark.” There were also adjustments in Tanglewood’s reflection probe that prevented objects from glowing properly, allowing motion sensors to accurately display detections on the truck map. Glitches, safe spots in various locations in Sunny Meadows, and Campsite A and B in Maple Lodge Campsite were also fixed.
The enhanced lighting systems and adjustments not only addressed players' previous concerns but also improved the horror experience. This underscores the developer’s commitment to ensuring a seamless and immersiveghost-hunting journey inPhasmophobia.
Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia is a 4-player, online co-op, psychological horror game. You and your team of paranormal investigators will enter haunted locations filled with paranormal activity and try to gather as much evidence as you can. Use your ghost-hunting equipment to find and record evidence to sell on to a ghost removal team.Immersive Experience:Realistic graphics and sounds as well as a minimal user interface ensure a totally immersive experience that will keep you on your toes.Unique Ghosts:Identify over 20 different ghost types, each with unique traits, personalities, and abilities to make each investigation feel different from the last.Equipment:Use well-known ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes, Thermometers, and Night Vision Cameras to find clues and gather as much paranormal evidence as you can. Find Cursed Possessions that grant information or abilities in exchange for your sanity.Full Voice Recognition:The Ghosts are listening! Use your actual voice to interact with the Ghosts through Ouija Boards and EVP Sessions using a Spirit Box.Locations:Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts.Game Modes:With 5 default difficulties and hand crafted weekly challenges, there are plenty of ways to test your skills.Teamwork:Dive in head first, get your hands dirty searching for evidence while fighting for your life. If you’re not feeling up to the task, play it safe and support your team from the truck by monitoring the investigation with CCTV and motion sensors.Custom Difficulty:Create your own games to tailor the difficulty to your or your group’s needs, with proportional rewards and come up with crazy game modes of your own!Co-operate:Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players in this co-op horror where teamwork is key to your success.Play together:Phasmophobia supports all players together, play with your friends with any combination of input types.
