0.19.0|Aug 25, 2026

Phasmophobia v0.19.0.0 - Quality of Life Part 2

3/5 Moderate

Restricted map variants for Prison, High School, and Point Hope arrive alongside a new duplicate evidence indicator system for cameras and recorders.

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Key Changes

1New Restricted map variants for Prison, Brownstone High School, and Point Hope.
2Cameras and Sound Recorders now visually indicate if evidence is a duplicate.
3Added the ability to select a specific Ghost Type in Custom Difficulty (0x multiplier).
4The Journal now syncs and displays evidence selections from all players in the lobby.
5New 'Items We've Found' Journal section tracks keys, bones, and event collectibles.
6Dead players and their bodies now have a new, distinct 'dead' appearance.
7Evidence page now highlights required evidence when a Ghost type is selected.
8Truck positions moved closer to the entrance on Prison and Brownstone High School.
9VR character rig improvements for more accurate and responsive movement.
10Oni singing event sanity drain corrected from 10% to the intended 20%.

All Changes

🗺️Maps(5)

newPrison: Added Restricted variant of the Prison map.
newBrownstone High School: Added Restricted variant of the Brownstone High School map.
newPoint Hope: Added Restricted variant of the Point Hope map.
changeBrownstone High School: The Truck has been moved closer to the main entrance on Brownstone High School.
changePrison: The Truck has been moved closer to the main entrance on Prison.

🔦Equipment(6)

newPhoto Camera: Tier 1 Photo Cameras now display a yellow LED light to indicate duplicate evidence.
newVideo Camera: Tier 2 & 3 Photo Cameras and all Video Cameras now display faded text to indicate duplicate evidence.
newSound Recorder: Tier 1 Sound Recorders now lower the brightness of volume indicators to indicate duplicate evidence.
newSound Recorder: Tier 2 & 3 Sound Recorders now display faded sound waves to indicate duplicate evidence.
changePhoto Camera: Photo and Video Camera screens now disable when clipping through a wall.
changeFirelight: Pressing use while holding a lit T1 firelight now uses another without waiting for the animation to finish.

📖Journal & UI(7)

newJournal: The Journal now displays other player selections of Evidence and Ghost Type.
changeJournal: The Keys section in the Journal has been replaced with 'Items We’ve Found' to track keys, bones, and collectibles.
newJournal: The Evidence page now highlights required Ghost evidence when a player selects a Ghost type.
newJournal: Added an icon to show whether a ghost name is male or female.
newVideo Camera: Added unique video evidence text for shower and fuse box interactions.
newLegacy Badge: Added a new Legacy Badge section to the Customisation shop.
changeUI: Speaker icons on ID cards now function for all players, including the local player.

👻Gameplay(6)

newCustom Difficulty: Added the ability to select a specific Ghost Type in Custom Difficulty, which sets the multiplier to 0.
changeCustom Difficulty: Custom Difficulties with a 0 multiplier no longer contribute toward progress, achievements, or leaflets.
changePlayer: Dead players and their bodies now have a distinct 'dead' visual appearance.
changeSpirit Box: Players can now interact with a Spirit Box using Text Voice Recognition Mode without grabbing it.
changeVoice Chat: Voice chat now cuts out immediately upon death animation rather than at the end.
newTraining: Added a 'Hold Use' sticky note on the Training whiteboards.

🽽VR(3)

changeVR: Improvements made to the VR character rig for more accurate and responsive movement.
fixVR: Fixed an issue that made opening doors in VR harder than intended.
fixVR: Fixed various VR issues including reticle display, tripod lag, and Parabolic Microphone view obstruction.

🐛Bug Fixes(11)

fixPerformance: Improved network stability to reduce player disconnects.
fixOni: Fixed an issue where an Oni's singing event drained 10% sanity instead of the intended 20%.
fixYurei: Fixed an issue where door closing sounds played long after the animation, often misidentified as Yurei evidence.
fixPhoto Camera: Fixed an issue that caused Photo Cameras to fail to detect a Ghost present in the photo.
fixTarot Cards: Fixed an issue where the Hanged Man tarot card remained with dead players, preventing further card use.
fixLobby: Fixed an issue preventing players from starting a game if the host left the lobby.
fixUI: Fixed an issue where the 'Ghosts Misidentified' stat increased even if the ghost was guessed correctly.
fixGameplay: Fixed an issue where Hiding Spots remained open despite the 'No Hiding Spots' setting being active.
fixMaps: Fixed various environment issues across 13 Willow Street, Point Hope, and Prison.
fixIgniter: Fixed an issue where Tier 1 and 2 Igniters could be lit in heavy rain and not extinguish.
fixOuija Board: Fixed a soft lock occurring when changing Voice Recognition mode while using a Ouija Board.

Summary

Quality of Life Part 2

Phasmophobia v0.19.0.0 focuses on streamlining the investigation process with significant UI and equipment updates. The headline feature is the introduction of Restricted map variants, which provide smaller, more contained versions of the game's larger locations like Prison and Brownstone High School.

Equipment & Evidence

Investigators now have a clear way to identify redundant evidence. Video Cameras, Photo Cameras, and Sound Recorders now feature visual indicators—such as faded text or dimmed LEDs—to signal when a piece of evidence has already been collected. Additionally, the Journal has been overhauled to sync player selections and track found items like keys and bones more effectively.

Customization & VR

Players can now select specific Ghost Types in Custom Difficulty for testing purposes (at a 0x multiplier) and access a new Legacy Badge section in the shop. VR players will benefit from a reworked character rig and numerous fixes to door interactions and equipment handling.

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