: Significant back-end fixes address the "teleporting ghost" bug seen in high-latency sessions, ensuring hunts remain fair and predictable (or as predictable as a Demon can be). What This Means for Investigators
Phasmophobia v0.174 also introduces several gameplay changes and balance adjustments to make the game more engaging and challenging. Some of the notable changes include:
A glitch on the Tier 3 Video Camera that displayed a still image upon leaving the van was resolved.
: A major issue with the legacy Sound Sensors involved vertical clipping. If a sensor was placed slightly too high on a wall or near a ceiling boundary, its detection zone would glitch out, entirely failing to pick up footsteps or ghost disturbances. The patch normalized detection spheres regardless of placement height. Phasmophobia v0.174
While modern versions of the game feature massive overhauls like the Player Character Update and multi-tiered progression systems, v0.174 remains a nostalgic time capsule for the community.
: The ghost's interaction range was significantly increased for larger maps like School and Asylum to ensure players didn't feel safe in large, empty hallways.
Version 0.174 still featured the infamous "floating" character models and basic animations. However, many players felt this added to the eerie, low-budget charm of the game. : Significant back-end fixes address the "teleporting ghost"
—popularly known in historical contexts as the Post Launch Update #2 —is one of the most culturally significant, nostalgic patches in the history of Kinetic Games' indie horror phenomenon. Released on September 28, 2020 , this early-access patch arrived just ten days after the game’s initial debut, laying the architectural groundwork for what would become a massive multi-platform multiplayer titan. While subsequent updates have radically overhauled the game, v0.174 remains a beloved milestone that defined the original "janky but terrifying" atmosphere that hooked millions of players during the global pandemic. The Historical Context: The Birth of a Titan
Before v0.174, players could easily exploit ghost hunting mechanics to quickly farm money and safely bypass the ghost's most dangerous phases. This update completely rebalanced the investigators' inventory tools, forcing players to think critically under pressure.
As always, thank you for your reports and patience. Please restart your game to apply the update. : A major issue with the legacy Sound
A major bug where the Kormos ghost could detect sound from dead players—and attempt to kill them again—has been fixed.
Players at the time noted that these changes forced a shift away from "camping" the ghost room.
Ongoing refinements to keep ghost identification challenging. Summary Checklist for v0.174 Network: Improved stability. VR: Fixed grabbing and input issues.
Since its explosive entry into the gaming zeitgeist in 2020, Kinetic Games’ Phasmophobia has redefined the asymmetrical horror genre. Unlike traditional survival horror games where the protagonist fights back, Phasmophobia places players in the vulnerable role of paranormal investigators, armed only with flashlights and detection equipment. The transition to version 0.174, titled the "Apocalypse" update, marks a significant milestone in the game's early access development. This update is not merely a content patch; it represents a fundamental shift in the game's identity, moving from a randomized haunted house simulator into a lore-rich, mechanically complex investigative simulator.
The Echo will rarely hunt below 50% average sanity. Instead, it “stalks” by whispering fragments of previous player sentences through the room’s speakers or your headset. Veteran players are already reporting that this psychological horror is more unsettling than any jump scare.