Phasmophobia is Finally Coming to Consoles, Just in Time for Halloween

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Phasmophobia will be released in Early Access for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 29.
The game will include PSVR 2 support and will cost $19.99.
Kinetic Games announced that the title has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

The cooperative paranormal horror game Phasmophobia will be released in Early Access for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 29. Since launching for PC in 2020, Phasmophobia has amassed an ever-growing fanbase of wannabe ghost hunters and has proven to be one of the most beloved horror titles of the last decade.

Developed by the British indie studio Kinetic Games, Phasmophobia instantly became a hit with Twitch streamers and YouTubers following its initial PC release in 2020. The horror title, which tasks groups of four players with investigating haunted properties, has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and was awarded Best Debut Game at The Game Awards 2020. As Phasmophobia‘s success continues to grow, the dev team at Kinetic Games has announced that even more people will get a chance to test their ghost-hunting skills this Halloween.

A Lot of Phasmophobia Players Are Missing One of Its Easiest Achievements

A Phasmophobia player shares a particular achievement that they saw only a few people have gotten, and it also turns out to be the easiest to get.

Phasmophobia will be released in Early Access for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 with PlayStation VR2 support on October 29. The game will retail for $19.99 and will include cross-play across all available platforms. Players can expect 4K visuals and 60 FPS on both platforms, and trophy support will be included with the release. Additionally, the title will utilize haptic feedback on the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller, adding even more terror to the equation. Unfortunately, voice support will not be supported on consoles at launch, and a Nintendo Switch release is not currently on the table.

Phasmophobia Early Access Release Date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

As Phasmophobia‘s release on consoles approaches, Kinetic Games has promised to continue supporting the game for as long as possible. This year’s highly anticipated Halloween event, titled “The Bloodmoon,” is due to begin for PC players on October 28 and console users on October 29, and will feature unique challenges across Point Hope, Edgefield, Willow, and Grafton Farmhouse. While fans can participate in daily tasks as usual, this event marks the first time that rewards will be earned collectively by the community. The event is scheduled to end on November 13.

The four-player horror title is a great Halloween game to play with friends, and is sure to elicit plenty of screams during this spooky season. Console players stepping into the world of Phasmophobia for the first time can expect to encounter over 20 unique ghost types across 10 different haunted locations, with teamwork being the key to success. With customizable difficulty options and plenty of unique game modes, even the more easily frightened gamer may want to give this unique title a try.

Phasmophobia is a 4-player, online co-op, psychological horror game. You and your team of paranormal investigators will enter haunted locations filled with paranormal activity and try to gather as much evidence as you can. Use your ghost-hunting equipment to find and record evidence to sell on to a ghost removal team.

Immersive Experience: Realistic graphics and sounds as well as a minimal user interface ensure a totally immersive experience that will keep you on your toes.

Unique Ghosts: Identify over 20 different ghost types, each with unique traits, personalities, and abilities to make each investigation feel different from the last.

Equipment: Use well-known ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes, Thermometers, and Night Vision Cameras to find clues and gather as much paranormal evidence as you can. Find Cursed Possessions that grant information or abilities in exchange for your sanity.

Full Voice Recognition: The Ghosts are listening! Use your actual voice to interact with the Ghosts through Ouija Boards and EVP Sessions using a Spirit Box.

Locations: Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts.

Game Modes: With 5 default difficulties and hand crafted weekly challenges, there are plenty of ways to test your skills.

Teamwork: Dive in head first, get your hands dirty searching for evidence while fighting for your life. If you’re not feeling up to the task, play it safe and support your team from the truck by monitoring the investigation with CCTV and motion sensors.

Custom Difficulty: Create your own games to tailor the difficulty to your or your group’s needs, with proportional rewards and come up with crazy game modes of your own!

Co-operate: Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players in this co-op horror where teamwork is key to your success.

Play together: Phasmophobia supports all players together, play with your friends with any combination of input types.

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