Phasmophobia, the ghost-hunting horror game from Kinetic Games, has just released its latest update—version 0.12.1.1—bringing a slew of bug fixes and gameplay improvements in May 2025. While this patch doesn’t deliver new maps or ghosts, it smooths out recent problems and paves the way for the game’s upcoming content.
Latest Patch Addresses Critical Bugs
One of the key highlights of this update is the fix that prevents players from placing equipment on Jackalope nest eggs, which now behave consistently with the nests themselves. Another major change affects the Obake ghost, which can now shapeshift properly during seasonal events, even when replaced by special event models.
This update also corrects a range of frustrating bugs that cropped up during the Cursed Hollow event, including:
- No audio when opening the Cursed Hollow leaflet in the warehouse
- Lobby volume not adjusting correctly through audio settings
- Visual bugs like missing textures on the Point Hope map
- Incorrect challenge rotations and event badge labeling
- Inconsistent DOTS T2 behavior when ghosts were nearby
- VR bug where ghosts couldn’t kill the player—now fixed
Known Issues Still Being Monitored
Kinetic Games has acknowledged that lighting glitches may persist across various maps during the event period. These issues are being actively monitored and will likely be addressed in a future patch.
Looking Ahead: Roadmap and New Content
While the May 2025 patch focuses on stabilization, it’s part of a larger commitment by the developers. Kinetic Games’ 2025 roadmap promises new seasonal events, revamped maps, and gameplay features designed to keep the experience fresh. Players can look forward to an increasingly dynamic paranormal experience in the months ahead.
Phasmophobia continues to grow its player base, recently surpassing 3 million sales on PlayStation, PS VR2, and Xbox Series X/S. The console launch in October 2024 marked a huge milestone for the game, helping it expand beyond PC, where it had already sold over 20 million copies.
Conclusion
The May 2025 update for Phasmophobia may not be flashy, but it proves Kinetic Games’ dedication to community feedback and long-term quality. With improved gameplay, bug fixes, and an eye toward major updates, the future of ghost hunting is looking even spookier—and smoother—than ever.
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