hotfix · January 31, 2024

Phasmophobia Hotfix v0.9.4.1 Adjusts Onryo Hunts and Fixes Exploits

Phasmophobia receives hotfix v0.9.4.1, updating the Unity engine and addressing Onryo hunt mechanics alongside several map geometry glitches and exploit fixes.

Kinetic Games has released hotfix v0.9.4.1 for Phasmophobia. The update focuses on adjusting specific ghost interactions, patching map navigation errors, and upgrading the game's underlying Unity engine version.

Onryo Changes and Engine Update

Smudge Sticks now block the Onryo hunt ability. If an Onryo is hunting and blows out a third candle, the hunt ability is canceled and will not trigger a new hunt after the current one concludes. Additionally, the game engine has been upgraded from Unity version 2022.3.5f1 to 2022.3.17f1.

Map Exploits and Navigation Fixes

Multiple navigation and collision bugs have been addressed across various maps. The bear in Grafton Nursery has been relocated to prevent it from getting stuck when hiding spots are blocked, and ghost navigation issues on Grafton Farmhouse are resolved. The bone no longer spawns inside the bath in Grafton. The monkey paw exploit that marked players as hackers and partially revived the host during a death state is fixed. Players can no longer manipulate system clocks to skip challenge timers. Fog is removed from inside the Prison truck. The ghost can no longer get stuck behind walls in Willow, inside trees in Woodwind, or behind fuse boxes on Maple Campsite. Players are also prevented from climbing on top of the storage tent table in Maple Campsite.

Why this patch matters

Hotfix v0.9.4.1 delivers necessary adjustments to the Onryo's hunt behavior while cleaning up map exploits and stubborn geometry snags.