When is Phasmophobia Coming to PS5? 2024 Release Date

Phasmophobia has become a favorite for many gamers who enjoy the thrill of ghost-hunting. PlayStation 5 owners are eagerly waiting to see when they can join in on the spooky fun. While an official release date hasn’t been announced yet (it’s complicated), there’s hope that 2024 will be the year it finally arrives.

In this article, we’ll look at what we know so far and when you might be able to play Phasmophobia on your PS5. And if you’re ready to face some ghosts, you might want to start practicing your best ghost-hunting skills now.

Before jumping on the bandwagon, below is a section for those who aren’t familiar with Phasmophobia. This will help you understand why it’s an indie hit on PC in the horror thriller genre.

What is Phasmophobia?

Phasmophobia is a paranormal horror game developed by British indie studio Kinetic Games. It was released in early access for Microsoft Windows in September 2020, with virtual reality support. In this game, one to four players work together to complete contracts where they must identify the type of ghost haunting a designated site.

The gameplay is played from a first-person perspective, and players can communicate through voice chat, both locally and globally via walkie-talkies.

The game gained popularity after being played by Twitch streamers and YouTubers during October 2020, becoming the sixth-most popular game on Twitch that month and the best-selling game on Steam globally for several weeks from October to November 2020.

Now that you know what Phasmophobia has to offer and why it became so popular, let’s address the burning question of when it will arrive on PlayStation 5.

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When Can We Expect Phasmophobia on PlayStation 5?

Phasmophobia has been a rollercoaster of anticipation for console players. Let’s discuss the twists and turns of its development timeline.

1. The Original Timeline: Halloween 2023

Originally, the PlayStation 5 release of Phasmophobia was planned for the week leading up to Halloween in 2023. Fans were excited to use EMF readers and spirit boxes on Sony‘s sleek console. But fate had other plans.

2. The Fire Incident and Office Setup

In August 2023, a fire at Kinetic Games’ office caused a two-month delay. The team needed time to adjust, rebuild, and ensure a smooth launch.

Dear Phasmophobia Community,

First and foremost, we’d like to thank you all for your support and that you are just as excited as we are for the console release.

Due to a recent fire incident in our office building and unpredicted development issues, our ability to test and develop has been significantly impacted.

After careful consideration we have made the tough decision to delay the console release, initially set for August, while we get everything sorted. We are now aiming for a special launch during the week leading up to Halloween this October. This gives us the needed time to perfect and fine-tune everything. Your patience and understanding mean everything to us, and we can’t wait to bring Phasmophobia to consoles.

The Phasmophobia Development Team

Dknighter, lead developer at Kinetic Games via Discord

However, the office fire caused more damage than the team anticipated, and Kinetic Games couldn’t release the console port of Phasmophobia in October 2023. In addition to recovering from the fire damages, the studio also faced development challenges, mostly due to the remote work model they shifted to after the fire. Furthermore, the PSVR2 port of the game brought its own unique challenges for the development team.

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3. Balancing the PSVR2 Experience

The PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR2) version brought additional challenges. Kinetic Games wanted to make sure the experience was balanced and optimized for PSVR2 players. They reworked the Maple Lodge Campsite, adding a new reception office area, hiding spots, and performance improvements. Encountering ghosts in virtual reality requires nerves of steel, after all!

4. The Revised Timeline: Sometime in 2024

In another update on January 3, 2024 via a Steam community post, Kinetic Games shared their revised roadmap and plans for the future. From this announcement, it was implied that the console ports of the game are on indefinite delay, but they committed to releasing them as soon as they are ready.

We’re still hard at work trying to get this ready for you eager console players, and it’ll arrive as soon as it’s ready.

Kinetic Games also shared that the console release was delayed from last year’s predicted date due to various reasons. However, the delay allows for extra changes for console players, including a new Shop experience, adjustments to leveling and equipment tiers, and minor balance changes.

This means console players will get the best experience from day one, with fewer changes needed post-release. Additionally, the game will receive numerous optimizations to maintain graphical quality comparable to the PC version.

As of now, the revised release date window for Phasmophobia on PlayStation 5 remains unspecified. However, the commitment to quality and player experience is clear.

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5. Latest Update from Kinetic Games

In a recent Steam post dated June 18, Kinetic Games shared more insights into the ongoing development process:

Company Expansion: The team has been expanding, with new hires including 2 Artists, an Email Support, a Sound Designer, and a QA Lead. They are also interviewing for several other roles, aiming to grow the team at a manageable pace while continuing to work from home. The new office will soon be ready, and they are looking for talented and passionate people to join their team in the UK.

Commitment to Quality: Kinetic Games acknowledges the delay for consoles but emphasizes their dedication to meeting high standards. They believe the wait will be worth it to ensure the best possible experience at release. More information on the console development will be shared in the coming weeks.

We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding the delay of Phasmophobia for consoles. Our team is still working to meet the high standards we’ve set for the game. While we understand that delays can be disappointing, we believe that the wait will be worth it. Our goal is to ensure that the console release delivers the best possible experience at release.

We will share more information on the development and plans for the Console within the next few weeks.

Kinetic Games via Steam

Game Updates and Optimizations: Kinetic Games has been busy optimizing the game. Initially, the Point Hope and Adjusting the Ascension updates were planned as separate releases earlier this year. However, they combined these updates to address significant game optimizations. This approach aims to provide a smoother experience for players when the new update is released.

6. Crossplay and Beyond

When Phasmophobia finally arrives on PlayStation 5, it will support crossplay. Whether you’re on PC or PS5, you’ll team up with fellow ghostbusters. Nothing says camaraderie like chasing phantoms together across different platforms.

Stay tuned for more updates as we keep an eye on the progress and potential release dates for Phasmophobia on PlayStation 5.

As of now, for players on PC, Kinetic Games has already released a major 0.10 update for Phasmophobia, the Eventide Update, which was launched on June 25th. This update included the brand-new location Point Hope, the Ascension adjustments, and various optimizations, changes, and fixes.

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Wrapping Up

While the PlayStation 5 port of Phasmophobia is currently on an indefinite delay, there is a strong possibility it will be released sometime in 2024. When it does launch, it will feature improved optimization and gameplay, along with all the updates and content that PC players are receiving in the meantime. This makes the wait worthwhile.

The latest statement from Kinetic Games shows that the team is dedicated to working on the console ports and is determined to deliver a high-quality experience on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox.

This is all the information we have for now about the PlayStation 5 port of Phasmophobia, but we’ll keep you updated as soon as new details emerge. In the meantime, let us know in the comments section below your thoughts on Phasmophobia and whether you are eagerly anticipating its arrival on PlayStation 5.