Developed by Kinetic Games, the terrifyingly familiar ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia has released its 2025 roadmap, promising gameplay updates, location reworks, and new features over the course of the year.
This is a follow-up on the massive twenty-two million copies sold milestone that Phasmophobia has surpassed recently. The game is now redefined as one of the best multiplayer horror games in the market.
In this article, we highlight new Phasmophobia features and changes for the 2025 update.
Phasmophobia 2025 Roadmap Highlights
The updating systems in the game are scheduled at set intervals throughout the 2025 year. The roadmap includes:
- A new media evidence system
- Reworked farmhouses
- New player customization options
- Seasonal events
Kinetic Games has also outlined the biggest changes coming to Phasmophobia for 2025:
1. Chronicle Update – Overhauled Evidence Collection
One of the most notable changes included in the Chronicle Update is the complete overhaul of reporting evidence in-game.
- Instead of the usual journal containing photos, there is a new Media Tab that categorizes everything under:
- Photos
- Videos
- Sound Recordings
- Gamers will benefit from different types of media evidence as they collect them, making investigations more complex and deeper in strategy.
- Motivates users to capture ghost interactions by using video cameras, microphones, and sound sensors more often.
- This change will make the way players interact with ghosts significantly different, introducing more immersive and rewarding investigations.
2. Player Character Customization – Fully Customize the Character
Phasmophobia players are now able to generate their own “in-game” avatars as character models will be new with no restriction. This is the first time such freedom has been given to Phasmophobia users.
- Players will also be able to purchase clothes and additional accessories for character self-expression.
- Immersion will be further increased with the improvement of animation and movement in the game.
- This is said to happen in 2025.
3. New Maps and Reworks of Farmhouses
- A new smaller map is being developed by Kinetic Games and is expected to be ready by 2025, providing a new haunted location to discover.
- The Bleasdale and Grafton Farmhouses will have significant redesigns.
- These maps will have:
- New designs with more rooms
- More intense horror features
- A more unpredictable ghost-hunting experience
- The aim is to boost replay value and offer new difficulty challenges with environmental impacts.
4. Phasmophobia Seasonal Events – Halloween and Easter
There are hints that some seasonal events will come with limited-time challenges, cosmetics, and even unique behaviors from the ghosts.
Easter Event – April 2025
- Investigations as well as ghost-themed Easter egg hunts.
Halloween Event – October 2025
- New spooky abilities for the ghosts.
- New Halloween-themed decorations.
These events will each unlock new exclusive content for the players, making each season even better than the last.
What’s Next for Phasmophobia?
The roadmap hints at a mysterious Phasmophobia update dubbed “Horror 2.0”, expected to drop in 2026.
- The information around it is non-existent, but Kinetic Games has stated it could feature a complete revamp of the horror system and more clever and unpredictable ghosts.
Key Future Changes
- Wider Satellite Coverage – Ghosts could have more interactions with objects in the environment.
- AI Updates – More intelligent ghosts with more complex hunting methods.
- Improved Multiplayer Options – More cooperative features to promote teamwork in capturing ghosts.
How to Keep Abreast of Phasmophobia Updates
If wanting to experience these new updates, do not forget to keep an eye on the official Phasmophobia channels:
- Steam Community Page – Phasmophobia on Steam
- Twitter/X – @KineticGame
- YouTube – Phasmophobia Dev Updates
Moreover, the game has been known to release beta updates intermittently, allowing players to experience the update before the official launch.
Final Thoughts – Will 2025 Be the Most Optimal Year for Phasmophobia?
With all the changes that are coming, it seems Phasmophobia will be more of a spine-chilling, immersive ghost-hunting game in 2025.
- From the new evidence systems to changes in maps, as well as continual improvements in AI, there is more that the game will offer.
- It is certain to keep all ghost hunters and beginners glued to the game.
For everyone who loves horror games and has not ventured into Phasmophobia yet, this is the right time to delve in and experience the advanced version of ghost watching.
