Popular paranormal investigation game Phasmophobia has received its first major update of 2024 with the release of patch v0.9.4.0. This update introduces a host of lighting improvements, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes, and more to enhance the overall ghost-hunting experience. This article covers Phasmophobia January update patch notes.
Phasmophobia January Update (v0.9.4.0)
The highlight of this update is the addition of new graphics settings like Eye Adaptation and Screen Space Global Illumination (SSGI). These allow for more realistic light adjustments and bounced lighting effects in the game. Static lighting across all locations has also been overhauled, with increased ambient brightness.
Along with the lighting updates, v0.9.4.0 also implements adjustments to brightness sliders, improvements to hiding spots in Grafton farmhouse, and fixes for various glitches and safe spots. The holiday event with dancing snowmen has been removed. Motion sensors now properly display detections on the truck map.
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Phasmophobia v0.9.4.0 Patch Notes
Here are Phasmophobia v0.9.4.0 update patch notes:
New
- New graphics settings added to the Journal (not available for VR; requires a graphics card):
- Eye Adaptation: Simulates eyes adjusting to light/dark areas over time
- Screen Space Global Illumination (SSGI): Simulates bounced lighting; makes lighting/shadows less dark. 3 quality settings.
- Static lighting overhauled in all locations
- Ambient light increased
- Light from outside sources (moon, streetlights) now shines through windows
- Larger rooms/rooms with darker materials like farmhouses may look darker (intended)
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Changes
- Removed Holiday Event
- Reflections update quicker when toggling lights
- Brightness slider adjusted to 0%-250% (max lowered due to new ambient light)
- Cursor brightness slider adjusted to 0%-100%
- Wardrobe/lights moved in Grafton Nursery for better lighting
- Adjusted range/brightness of passive player light
- Adjusted range/brightness of several location lights to be more realistic
- Grafton hiding spot changes:
- Upstairs hallway armchair and nursery crib now hiding zones/can be blocked
- Upstairs armchair was moved closer to a wall to make it safer
- Adjusted player post-processing for more cinematic colors
- Improved performance when toggling fuse box
- Ghostwriting books can no longer be thrown by poltergeist
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Fixes
- Metallic door knobs are now shiny again
- Fixed several safe spots in Willow
- Weekly "Deja Vu" challenge has the correct items now
- Weekly "Glow in the Dark" challenge now has correct fuse box state
- Weekly "Hide and Seek: Extreme" challenge now has 3 evidence
- Adjusted reflection probes in Tanglewood to stop glowing objects when the light turned on elsewhere
- Can now take photo of Sunny Meadows summoning circle
- Motion sensors now show detections on truck map correctly
- Fixed safe spots in Sunny Meadows male room 5 and Maple Campsite Storage Tent 2
- Ghost can no longer get stuck on fallen locker in School hallway
- Campsite A and B in Maple Lodge now work correctly
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With its compelling blend of cooperative gameplay and horror investigation, Phasmophobia continues to be one of the most popular games in the survival genre. This latest update shows the developers are dedicated to creating an optimal and seamless experience for ghost hunters through iterative improvements.
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