Phasmophobia v0.17.1.4 - Patch Notes
VR belt reimplementation with customizable placement and a full revert of ghost speed acceleration mechanics.
Key Changes
- 1VR belt reimplementation with shoulder or belt placement options
- 2Reversion of line of sight ghost speed accelerations to original values
- 3Fixed Kormos ghost killing players through floors and outside the map
- 4Restored Text Input functionality for VR players using cursed possessions
- 5Fixed Spirit Box softlock when used before checking Truck CCTV
- 6Resolved multiplayer bug that removed game audio when joining lobbies
- 7Fixed Tier 3 Firelight functionality when placed while lit
All Changes
🥽VR(4)
- changeVR belt: Reimplemented the VR belt following player feedback.
- newVR belt: Added the ability to switch Journal and Walkie Talkie placement between the belt and shoulder.
- changeVR belt: VR belt visibility is now local-only; other players see equipment on the player's body.
- fixSpirit Box: Fixed an issue where VR players were unable to use Text Input for the Spirit Box, Monkey Paw, and Ouija Board.
👻Ghosts(3)
- nerfGhost: Reverted line of sight ghost speed accelerations to their original state.
- fixKormos: Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players through floors.
- fixKormos: Fixed an issue that allowed the Kormos to kill players outside.
🔦Equipment(2)
- fixSpirit Box: Fixed a softlock occurring when using the Spirit Box before interacting with the Truck’s CCTV.
- fixTier 3 Firelight: Fixed an issue where the Tier 3 Firelight would not work correctly if placed while lit.
👥Multiplayer & UI(2)
- fixMultiplayer: Fixed an issue where player jackets appeared incorrectly when loading into a lobby.
- fixMultiplayer: Fixed an issue where joining without a code caused lobby creation errors and removed game audio.
Summary
VR Improvements
The VR belt has been restored to the game, allowing players to choose between belt or shoulder placement for their Journal and Walkie Talkie. VR players also regain text input functionality for cursed possessions and the Spirit Box. Note that the VR belt is only visible locally; other players will see equipment attached to the body.
Gameplay & Ghost Balance
Ghost speed acceleration during line of sight has been reverted to its original state prior to the Player Character Update. Additionally, the Kormos ghost has been fixed to prevent it from killing players through floors or while they are outside.
Stability & Bug Fixes
Several technical issues have been addressed, including a softlock when using the Spirit Box and a bug that removed game audio when attempting to join multiplayer lobbies without a code. Developers also noted that players on older Windows versions may need to update their OS to resolve voice chat connectivity issues caused by a security certificate update.