Phasmophobia Update 1.000.034 Patch Notes (Patch v0.17) | Player Character Update

Kinetic Games has released a new Phasmophobia update 1.000.034 on PS5, Xbox, and PC(v0.17). According to the official Phasmophobia version 0.17 patch notes, the latest update addresses several issues with ghost traversal and bone spawn locations.

Apart from this, Phasmophobia update 1.000.034 also removes outdated systems such as the death room, improves item handling and physics, and significantly refines VR interaction, stability, and usability across the experience.

Phasmophobia patch 1.000.034 Patch Notes – May 5, 2026

Patch v0.17 Summary

• Introduced 12 upgraded character models with full customization and animations
• Added functional player watch for sanity tracking and contract timing
• Reworked death system with seamless transition and new animations
• Major VR improvements including controls, interactions, and stability fixes
• Expanded prestige cap and improved item handling and physics

New Content

• Added 12 new high-quality character models (6 male, 6 female) with bios and adjustable hair colors
• Introduced expanded cosmetic system including clothing, accessories, and achievement-based items
• All cosmetics unlockable through gameplay or in-game currency
• Added character animations for interactions, environment use, and death sequences
• Added immersive animation toggle for VR first-person death sequences
• Introduced player watch to track sanity and contract duration
• Watch accessible via Use button or Journal; always visible in VR
• Added Cursed Hollow cosmetic rewards for all players

Changes

• Moved ID Cards and Badges management to the customization shop
• Removed death room; players now instantly transition to dead state
• Journal now appears physically in-game instead of separate UI
• Increased prestige cap to 4000 (no new rewards after Prestige 20)
• Added physics to all doors for continued movement after release
• Flashlights moved to left hand and can be dropped when right hand is empty
• Equipment can now be placed while standing
• All items now visibly attach to character models
• Tier 2 Sound Recorders added to Audio Only challenge
• Minimum FOV increased from 60 to 70

VR Updates

• Removed inventory belt; items now attach to character model
• Improved teleport indicator visibility and behavior
• Teleport circle now renders above objects and appears only when usable

Fixes

• Resolved head gear visibility issues across FOV settings
• Fixed Monkey’s Paw trap wish not affecting Prison sliding doors
• Corrected Raiju hunt threshold behavior with equipment
• Reduced Yokai detection range for Music Box
• Fixed Jinn draining sanity across floors
• Resolved multiple VR issues including hand shaking, item interaction, and UI usability
• Fixed VR Journal visibility after death
• Improved VR object pickup, movement, and collision behavior
• Fixed item rotation, clipping, and incorrect positioning in VR
• Corrected issues with teleport movement and unintended area skipping
• Resolved problems with Firelight positioning and multiplayer visibility
• Fixed player model alignment and door collision issues in VR
• Addressed additional minor bugs and stability improvements

Previously, a major update 1.000.021 added Voice Recognition on consoles, allowing players to interact with ghosts using their voice. Unfortunately, players still facing a number of problems with the game. Today’s Phasmophobia version 1.000.034 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Phasmophobia update 1.000.034 on PS5, Xbox, and PC(Steam).