Phasmophobia , released on September 28, 2020, was a significant early-access update that focused on
Ghost Interaction Range: Ghosts became much more active in larger maps like the School and Asylum, as their interaction range was increased to better fill these expansive spaces. Phasmophobia v0.174
Rating for v0.174 (Retrospective): 9/10
Deducted one point for the introduction of the "Tug of War" closet mechanic, which has caused more unnecessary heart attacks than any actual ghost. Phasmophobia , released on September 28, 2020, was
Reviewers and players from this era noted that while the game felt "janky" and visually unrefined, the core atmosphere was unmatched in the indie horror scene. Ghost Difficulty: The difficulty level of certain ghost
In the ever-evolving landscape of cooperative horror gaming, few titles have demonstrated the dedication to community-driven refinement as Kinetic Games’ Phasmophobia. While major version numbers (like the progression overhaul of v0.9 or the horror 2.0 updates) steal the headlines, veteran ghost hunters know that the foundation of the modern game was laid in the forgotten trenches of the Early Access build: Phasmophobia v0.174.
Bug Fixes: A comprehensive list of bug fixes targets issues that affected gameplay balance and immersion. This includes fixing ghost behaviors, correcting issues with equipment interactions, and resolving graphical anomalies.
Economy Tweaks: Lowered the monetary reward for certain photos and reduced the volume of the truck radio and main menu audio.