update · May 12, 2026
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake Update v0.17.1.0 Released
Phasmophobia launches its first collaboration event with Alan Wake 2, alongside instant item swapping, salt placement updates, and extensive bug fixes.
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake has arrived as the game's first in-game collaboration event created in partnership with Remedy Games. Version v0.17.1.0 brings quality-of-life adjustments like instant equipment swapping, free prestige cosmetics, and a massive list of animation and bug fixes.
Alan Wake Collaboration Event
Players can dive into the Dark Place to uncover secrets, solve riddles, and unlock themed player cosmetics during this limited in-game event.
Quality-of-Life and Equipment Changes
Inventory swapping animations have been removed to allow for instant switching of held equipment. Salt is now placed instantly at the start of the animation rather than the end. Tier 1 Igniters are now open so players can check remaining matches, and Prestige cosmetics are now completely free to unlock based on Prestige level. Singleplayer ghosts can now be selected in the Journal after a 5-second delay upon death.
Character and Ghost Adjustments
Numerous character model issues have been fixed, including head angles when looking up and down, rig problems upon being revived while crouched, and feet clipping below ground for Non-VR players. Ghost behaviors have also been fine-tuned, fixing Yurei door closing, Raiju light flickering outside of hunts, and stuck ghosts on 42 Edgefield Road and Grafton Farmhouse Attic.
Environment and VR Fixes
Door movement bugs tied to Tarot Cards, blocked player pathways, and detached hinges have been addressed alongside map loading issues on Sunny Meadows Restricted. VR players will also benefit from fixes regarding object pickup reliability, headless gear bugs, and proper item dropping upon death.
Why this patch matters
Version v0.17.1.0 delivers a massive overhaul to animations, equipment responsiveness, and character rigs alongside a distinct crossover event.