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Phasmophobia
0.19.0|Sep 10, 2026
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Phasmophobia v0.19.0.1 - Patch Notes

2/5 Minor

Critical fixes for the Monkey Paw evidence bug and Video Camera black screens alongside new VR belt height options and Prison map props.

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Key Changes

  • 1Fixed Monkey Paw 'I Wish For Knowledge' crossing out correct evidence
  • 2Resolved multiple issues causing Video Camera screens to remain black
  • 3Added VR Belt Offset option and improved hand positions for equipment
  • 4Added more props and fingerprint interactions to the Prison Entrance
  • 5Fixed achievements not awarding on custom difficulty with 0x multiplier
  • 6Restored Voice Recognition functionality for console players
  • 7Fixed inaccessible Fusebox and incorrect hiding spots on Prison Restricted
  • 8Optimized performance specifically for the High School Restricted map
  • 9Prevented hackers from altering evidence money reward values
  • 10Fixed PSVR2 issues regarding UI pointer tilt and player movement

All Changes

🥽VR(11)

  • newVR Belt Offset: Added a VR Belt Offset option to adjust the height to be either lower or higher.
  • changeTier 1 D.O.T.S Projector: Adjusted the position of the VR player’s hand for Tier 1 D.O.T.S Projector.
  • changeFlashlights: Adjusted the position of the VR player’s hand for all Tiers of Flashlights.
  • changePhoto Cameras: Adjusted the position of the VR player’s hand for all Tiers of Photo Cameras.
  • changeVideo Cameras: Adjusted the position of the VR player’s hand for all Tiers of Video Cameras.
  • fixVR Profile Pictures: Fixed an issue that caused VR player profile pictures to be blank when joining a lobby.
  • fixHead Gear: Fixed an issue where VR Head Gear could fall off if another player closed a door on them.
  • fixHead Gear: Fixed an issue that caused headgear ownership to change when a PC and VR player both interact with the same door.
  • fixPSVR2 UI: Fixed an issue for PSVR2 users where the UI pointer was tilted downwards.
  • fixPSVR2 Movement: Fixed an issue on PSVR2 where the player character would not move from the center of the play space.
  • fixImmersive Animations: Fixed an issue that caused dead bodies to contort upon death with Immersive Animations enabled.

🔦Equipment(7)

  • fixVideo Camera: Fixed an issue that prevented the Video Camera from being picked up off a Tripod by other players if another player placed it.
  • fixVideo Camera: Fixed an issue that caused a Video Camera’s screen to remain black if opened in the Truck before opening the door.
  • fixVideo Camera: Fixed an issue that caused Video Camera screens to remain black if headgear was toggled while the screen was blacked out.
  • fixVideo Camera: Fixed an issue that caused Video Camera screens to remain black if the journal was opened while the camera was inside a wall.
  • fixTier 1 Photo Camera: Fixed an issue that caused character animations to break if the player cycled out or dropped a Tier 1 Photo Camera during the Use animation.
  • fixIgniters: Fixed an issue that caused Igniters to turn off if the player grabs a Firelight.
  • fixParabolic Microphone: Fixed an issue that caused player audio to be muffled in Multiplayer if another player dropped the Parabolic Microphone immediately after turning it on.

🗺️Maps(10)

  • newPrison: Added more props and fingerprint interactions to Prison Entrance to assist with Ghost identification.
  • fixNell’s Diner: Fixed an issue that prevented the Nell’s Diner safe from opening despite the correct code being entered.
  • fixPrison Restricted: Fixed an issue that caused Hiding Spots on Prison Restricted to be unblocked despite No Hiding Spots being set.
  • fixBrownstone High School: Fixed an issue that caused the Bone to spawn in locked Bathroom Stalls in Brownstone High School Restricted maps.
  • fixPrison Restricted: Fixed an issue that caused the Fusebox to spawn in an inaccessible location on Prison Restricted.
  • fixBrownstone High School: Fixed an issue that caused the player to become stuck on the chair in Classroom 6 of Brownstone High School.
  • fixRestricted Maps: Fixed an issue that caused Equipment to be lost if placed on certain blockades of the new Restricted maps.
  • fixUV Fingerprints: Fixed an issue that prevented UV Fingerprints on 13 Willow Street and Nell’s Diner from being charged.
  • fixPoint Hope: Fixed an issue that showed the incorrect room blocked off on the polaroid for Point Hope Restricted.
  • fixPoint Hope: Fixed a visual issue causing part of the ground on Point Hope to appear white.

👻Gameplay(6)

  • fixAchievements: Fixed an issue that prevented several achievements from completing on custom difficulty with a multiplier of 0.
  • fixMonkey Paw: Fixed an issue that caused correct Evidence to be crossed out after using the ‘I Wish For Knowledge’ wish with the Monkey Paw.
  • fixOuija Board: Fixed an issue that caused various Ouija Board animations and interactions to break if the player opened the Journal during an answer.
  • fixMonkey Paw: Fixed an issue that caused the Monkey Paw to spawn in the incorrect spot on Prison Restricted.
  • fixDoors: Fixed an issue that caused a door’s audio to not play correctly if a Ghost closed it.
  • fixJournal: Fixed an issue where the player could hear the audio of the Journal opening when dying.

🖥️UI/UX(4)

  • fixVoice Recognition: Fixed an issue on PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles where players were unable to use Voice Recognition after switching from Voice to Text and back.
  • fixController: Fixed an issue that caused a double click on Ghost Selection in custom difficulty when using a controller.
  • fixJournal: Fixed an issue in the Journal where a highlighted Evidence type would remain highlighted after closing the Journal.
  • fixID Cards: Fixed an issue that caused duplicate player ID Cards to display on the lobby board when players join a session.

🎨Visuals(3)

  • fixCosmetics: Fixed an issue that caused several cosmetic items to cover the Watch.
  • fixAmir Kelly: Fixed an issue that caused the player to spawn as Amir Kelly with default cosmetics despite having another character selected.
  • fixCosmetics: Fixed a visual issue with jackets on female character models that would show gaps in the equipped cosmetic.

⚙️Performance & Anti-Cheat(2)

  • fixHigh School Restricted: Fixed an issue that caused poor performance on High School Restricted.
  • fixAnti-Cheat: Fixed an issue to prevent hackers from altering evidence money reward values.

Summary

This update for Phasmophobia focuses on resolving several issues introduced in the recent Quality of Life update. Key highlights include fixing the Monkey Paw 'I Wish For Knowledge' evidence bug, resolving multiple Video Camera black screen issues, and introducing ergonomic improvements for VR players.

Additionally, the development team announced that the transition to Unity 6 has been shifted to November, while the Crimson Eye event remains scheduled for October. A future Development Preview will provide more details on cosmetics and upcoming engine changes.

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