0.18.0|Jul 21, 2026
View on Steam↗Phasmophobia v0.18.0.0 - 13 Willow Street Rework & Quality of Life #1
3/5 Moderate
13 Willow Street receives a complete visual and flow rework alongside the introduction of the new Deildegast ghost and major quality-of-life improvements to animations and equipment handling.
Key Changes
- 1Complete visual and layout rework of the 13 Willow Street map.
- 2New Ghost added: The Deildegast, featuring a temporary spawn rate boost.
- 3New PC keybinds (1-4) for direct equipment slot selection.
- 4Removed interaction animations for grabbing and doors to increase gameplay speed.
- 5EMF Level 5 can now be captured as a distinct photo evidence type.
- 6Character animation overhaul replacing procedural IK with dedicated movement animations.
- 7Media priority system implemented to ensure high-value evidence is photographed first.
- 8Ability to cancel 'Use' animations to toggle equipment more quickly.
- 9Improved player lighting for better visibility in dark environments.
- 10VR character improvements including instant turning and instant Journal opening.
All Changes
🗺️Maps(10)
- change13 Willow Street: Full visual overhaul with new assets, props, and edited room flow to improve gameplay.
- changeSunny Meadows: Ghost will now only lock wing doors if both the ghost and a player are inside that wing.
- changeEvent board: Event board map leaflets are now spread over multiple pages.
- fixBrownstone High School: Fixed an issue where the setup timer did not count down on Amateur/Intermediate difficulty.
- fixBleasdale Farmhouse: Fixed an issue where the Foyer hiding spot door could be opened even if blocked.
- fixBrownstone High School: Fixed an issue where side doors could be opened without the Truck key.
- fixSunny Meadows: Fixed an issue preventing washing machines from being turned on.
- fixCamp Woodwind: Fixed an issue preventing players from opening gates despite cursor prompts.
- fixMaple Lodge Campsite: Fixed an issue preventing players from opening gates despite cursor prompts.
- fixCamp Woodwind: Improved overall lighting effects.
👻Ghosts(11)
- newDeildegast: New ghost added to the game with a higher encounter chance for the first few weeks.
- changeObake: Shapeshifting now correctly counts towards the Ghost video objective.
- fixGhosts: Fixed an issue where all ghost types could mimic the Yurei's door ability.
- fixGhosts: Fixed an issue preventing interactions with doors already touched during a Ghost Event.
- fixKormos: Fixed an issue where the ghost could hear players during the post-hunt grace period.
- fixKormos: Fixed an issue where the ghost could hear players during a hunt despite Incense use.
- fixKormos: Fixed an issue where the ghost would travel to the incorrect floor after detecting a player.
- fixKormos: Fixed an issue allowing the ghost to kill players through walls or from unintended distances.
- fixPhantom: Fixed an issue where the ability could be performed on dead players or players outside.
- fixRaiju: Adjusted heartbeat volume to be less loud during Hunts and Events.
- fixSunny Meadows: Fixed an issue where the ghost would become stuck in the waiting room.
🔦Gameplay(10)
- newEquipment: Added dedicated keybinds (1, 2, 3, 4) for Equipment slots on PC.
- newWatch: Added a keybind to inspect the Watch at any time (Default: H on keyboard, Left DPAD on controller).
- newEMF Reader: A separate photo can now be taken specifically for EMF Level 5 readings.
- changePhoto Camera: Photo Cameras now feature a highlight frame; Tier 1 uses light color changes (red to green) while Tier 2/3 use on-screen indicators.
- changePhoto Evidence: Evidence providing the biggest reward or Unique status is now prioritized when capturing media.
- changePlayer Character: Hand animations for grabbing, dropping, and moving doors removed to speed up gameplay.
- newEquipment: Players can now cancel 'Use' animations by pressing the Use button again to toggle equipment faster.
- buffPlayer Character: Improved player lighting for better visibility in dark areas.
- changeApocalypse Challenge: Any media can now be captured for the Apocalypse challenge instead of only photos.
- changeTutorial: Recording Ghost Orbs is now required in the Tutorial, rather than just seeing them on screen.
🏃Animations(4)
- changePlayer Character: Replaced procedural IK with dedicated walking and turning animations for legs.
- fixPlayer Character: Character body no longer animates with walking, preventing held items from moving while walking.
- fixPlayer Character: Fixed an issue allowing infinite sprinting while closing the Journal.
- fixPlayer Character: Fixed an issue causing the right arm to display incorrectly when holding certain equipment.
🖥️UI/UX(6)
- buffJournal: Journal moved closer for easier readability and animation speed significantly increased.
- newPlayer ID Card: Added an icon to the Player ID Card to indicate when a player is speaking.
- buffEye Adaptation: Eye Adaptation now adjusts lighting faster when opening/closing the Journal.
- newEye Adaptation: Console players can now enable or disable Eye Adaptation in settings.
- changeCustomisation Shop: Camera now focuses on the selected character part when customizing.
- fixUI: Fixed an issue where Japanese text appeared too small to read.
🥽VR(5)
- changeVR Character: Character now turns instantly to match head rotation when looking ahead; rotation thresholds added when looking down to assist belt use.
- buffJournal: The Journal now opens instantly upon use in VR.
- fixVR Character: Fixed an issue where stamina would not recover while crouched.
- fixVR Character: Fixed an issue allowing players to pull doors off of their hinges.
- fixVR Character: Fixed an issue where players could grab Head Gear off other players' heads.
🛠️Bug Fixes(6)
- fixServers: Improved network stability to reduce player disconnects.
- fixTruck: Fixed an issue where players were visible through Truck walls on CCTV.
- fixFlashlight: Fixed an issue where Flashlights became invisible when picking up other items.
- fixSpirit Box: Fixed an issue where the Spirit Box became unusable after switching to text recognition.
- fixSummoning Circle: Fixed an issue allowing players to light the Summoning Circle at 0 Sanity.
- fixCrucifix: Fixed an issue that softlocked players if using a Crucifix at the start of a Hunt.
Summary
Phasmophobia v0.18.0.0 introduces the first major Quality of Life update of 2026, headlined by a comprehensive rework of the 13 Willow Street map. While the layout remains familiar, the map features entirely new assets, repurposed rooms, and improved navigation flow. A new ghost, the Deildegast, joins the roster with an increased encounter rate for the launch period.
Gameplay has been streamlined by removing several interaction animations to increase speed, adding dedicated equipment keybinds for PC players, and implementing a media priority system that ensures high-value evidence is captured first. The update also features a significant overhaul of character animations, replacing procedural IK with dedicated movement sets, and provides numerous fixes for VR stability and equipment behavior.