V0.174 — Phasmophobia

: Equipment costs and reward structures have been adjusted. These changes aim to make the "professional" and "nightmare" difficulties more rewarding for veteran hunters while keeping the entry-level experience accessible for newcomers.

was a significant early-access update released in September 2020 . While it is a very old version compared to the current game state, it was a pivotal patch for stabilizing the multiplayer experience during the game's initial viral surge. Version 0.174 Overview

: This effect is strictly local. If your partner has 90% sanity and you are sitting at 15%, you will see the hallway lights dying while they see a perfectly illuminated room.

: In the original School and Asylum maps, players realized they could manipulate the heavy front doors. By positioning their character models precisely in the seam of the main entrance doors as they slammed closed during a hunt, players could phase right through the glass, escaping outside into complete safety. Update v0.174 completely rebuilt the collision meshes on these boundaries.

Virtual Reality (VR) support has always been a cornerstone of Phasmophobia 's identity, and v0.174 brought several essential fixes for VR players: Phasmophobia v0.174

The core focus of this patch was revamping how players interact with the world, specifically fixing long-standing issues with movement, VR, and equipment handling. Faster Gameplay & Responsive Controls

Phasmophobia, the popular paranormal investigation simulation game, has been making waves in the gaming community with its regular updates and additions. The latest version, Phasmophobia v0.174, is no exception, bringing with it a slew of new features, bug fixes, and improvements to enhance the overall player experience. In this article, we'll dive into the details of what you can expect from this update and what it means for fans of the game.

: Servers and voice server code were updated to combat frequent crashes, client timeouts, and voice disconnects.

This was arguably the most impactful new feature for gameplay atmosphere. Patch v0.174 introduced a mechanic where lights would now begin to flicker if your sanity was low . Critically, these flickers were personal—only you could see them. This was a brilliant design choice, as it served as a personal warning system for a player's deteriorating mental state without giving away their status to teammates over voice chat, adding a layer of individual psychological horror. : Equipment costs and reward structures have been adjusted

: Previously, dropping a glowstick drastically altered its light emission values. This update stabilized its brightness so that holding it or tossing it onto the floor offered identical UV coverage, though its maximum radial range was slightly shortened to compensate. The Historical Significance of v0.174

: Handheld items like the EMF Reader and Spirit Box now have a slight variance in response time, mimicking the "unreliable" nature of real-world paranormal gear. Environmental Overhauls Visual fidelity has taken a leap forward with updated lighting and shadow mapping

Stay brave, investigators. – Kinetic Games

A text indicator was added to the inventory screen to show the maximum amount of items you could add. This helped players manage equipment more effectively before a contract. While it is a very old version compared

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A more intuitive and responsive user interface is part of this update. Enhancements include clearer indications of ghost activity, more detailed journal entries, and improved navigation through the game's menus. These changes are designed to reduce frustration and make the game more accessible to new players.

The genius of v0.174 lay not in what it gave the player, but in what it withheld. Modern Phasmophobia (as of 2024-2025) is a robust, complex piece of software with progression systems, customizable difficulties, and a laundry list of evidence-gathering tools. v0.174 had none of that. Instead, it had a thermometer, a photo camera, a spirit box, an EMF reader, and a profound sense of amateurish desperation.

Addressed multiple issues where ghosts, particularly the Kormos, would kill players through floors or outside the intended ghost room.

For the most up-to-date patch notes and to see the full list of bug fixes, you can visit the SteamDB Phasmophobia page or the Kinetic Games official news site .