update · March 26, 2024
Phasmophobia Update v0.9.6.0 Launches Easter Event and ID Card Redesign
Phasmophobia version v0.9.6.0 kicks off a two-week Easter event alongside a complete overhaul of player ID cards, high-level prestige badges, and several VR fixes. Players can now earn exclusive rewards and enjoy a cleaner UI across all difficulties.
Phasmophobia has rolled out version v0.9.6.0, introducing the Easter 2024 event, which runs for two weeks with exclusive rewards to earn. Alongside the seasonal content, the update brings a substantial visual overhaul to player identification cards, featuring unique backgrounds for badges and animated designs for prestiges 11 through 20.
ID Cards and Visuals
Player ID cards received a complete facelift. All badges now feature a unique background matching their specific ID theme, while prestiges 11 through 20 boast animated backgrounds. VIP and Artist badges received new designs, and the middle lines of the ID card were removed to make space for these backgrounds, funds, and ready statuses. A ready sticker now appears on the card when a player is ready, and volume slider colors now match the EXP bar colors.
VR and Equipment Fixes
Several quality-of-life adjustments target VR play and equipment handling. Headphones are now visible when listening through the parabolic microphone. Players can place a video camera on a tripod more than once in VR. The Parabolic microphone III now properly determines sound direction in VR, and the EMF Reader III determines EMF spot direction based on screen position for non-VR players. Additionally, the VR cursor now sits in the correct position when highlighting thermometers, and shop gamepad buttons no longer activate when not focusing on the shop.
Gameplay and Bug Fixes
Players now receive insurance when dying on Amateur or Intermediate difficulty. The daily challenge to survive with starter items can now be completed. Ambient Occlusion now correctly turns off when disabled in settings, and firelights no longer blow out immediately after being turned on again following a ghost interaction. Inventory tier locks for upgrades have also been resolved for players at the required level.
Why this patch matters
Version v0.9.6.0 delivers a healthy mix of seasonal event content, much-needed VR equipment fixes, and a sleek visual upgrade for player profiles.