Phasmophobia Update 1.000.035 Patch Notes (Patch v0.17.1)

Kinetic Games has released a new Phasmophobia update 1.000.035 on PS5, Xbox, and PC(v0.17.1). According to the official Phasmophobia version 0.17.1 patch notes, the latest update adds a 5 second delay to select a ghost in the journal as well as improves player character visuals, speeds up equipment handling, and fixes several ghost and environment issues.

Apart from this, Phasmophobia update 1.000.035 also improves VR interactions, resolves several long-standing environment bugs, and lays the groundwork for a larger upcoming player character update.

Phasmophobia patch 1.000.035 Patch Notes – May 11, 2026

New

• Added a 5-second delay after death to allow ghost selection in the Journal.

Changes

• Salt now places instantly at the start of the animation.
• Updated equipment hold poses to improve arm, wrist, elbow, and item positioning visuals.
• Tier 3 Video Camera visuals were adjusted.
• Tier 3 Sanity Medication animation no longer plays in multiplayer sessions.
• Tier 1 Igniter now visibly shows remaining matches.
• Removed inventory swap animations for instant equipment switching.
• Prestige cosmetics are now free once unlocked through Prestige progression.

Character Model Fixes

• Fixed incorrect head movement when players looked up or down.
• Fixed character rig issues after reviving while crouched.
• Fixed incorrect death fall animations.
• Fixed Non-VR player feet clipping into the ground while idle.
• Fixed floating feet in certain areas.
• Corrected walking animations when player speed is below 50%.
• Fixed character mouths opening incorrectly while moving right.

Ghost Fixes

• Fixed Yurei not fully closing doors.
• Fixed Raiju flickering lights outside hunts.
• Fixed ghost pathing issues on 42 Edgefield Road.
• Reduced excessive wandering in the Grafton Farmhouse attic.

Environment Fixes

• Fixed incorrect door movement while holding Tarot Cards.
• Fixed doors being blocked by other players.
• Fixed Bleasdale Farmhouse doors not opening correctly.
• Fixed detached door hinge issues.
• Fixed Sunny Meadows Restricted loading the full map.
• Removed duplicate boomboxes in the lobby.
• Fixed multiple object grab animation inconsistencies.

Equipment Fixes

• Fixed held equipment stuttering while turning.
• Fixed crouching head gear alignment issues.
• Fixed CCTV visibility problems with Tier 1 Head Gear.
• Fixed Tier 1 Firelight audio carrying across the map.
• Fixed incorrect Tier 2 Photo Camera audio playback.
• Fixed several Tier 2 and Tier 3 Firelight issues.
• Fixed CCTV screen appearing on Video Cameras when first picked up.
• Fixed Head Gear usability issues after toggling Video Camera night vision.
• Fixed Tripods becoming invisible.
• Fixed floating Ouija Board planchette visuals.
• Fixed watch timer desync after death and revival.
• Fixed Ouija Board and Haunted Mirror dropping incorrectly.
• Fixed incorrect Tarot Cards appearing for other players.
• Fixed Igniter visual issues while holding Flashlights.
• Fixed Flashlights becoming invisible when swapping items.
• Fixed Flashlights appearing while using the Journal.
• Fixed incorrect Spirit Box response audio.
• Fixed frozen Tier 3 Video Camera images after leaving the van.
• Fixed incorrect exterior door locking on Bleasdale Farmhouse.

VR Fixes

• Fixed upstairs hallway closet door interaction issues for VR players.
• Fixed VR players needing to grab items twice.
• Fixed Head Gear disappearing from VR player hands.
• Fixed screen spinning during death or revival with immersive animations enabled.
• Fixed VR death audio being heard across the map.
• Fixed incorrect object visuals while held in VR.
• Fixed dropped VR items not appearing for other players after death.

Other Fixes

• Fixed Voice Chat not working while dead.
• Fixed the Journal remaining visible after death.
• Fixed misaligned Journal photo text.
• Fixed dead player Journal light visibility for living players.
• Improved Journal navigation between pages and tabs.
• Fixed missing “Welcome Back” audio.
• Fixed the “Doors Starting Open” custom difficulty setting.
• Fixed dead player Journal sounds being audible to others.
• Fixed a soft lock caused by Alt + Tab during death animations.
• Fixed Legacy Badge menu selection issues.
• Fixed incorrect Journal objective tick colors.
• Fixed door sounds playing incorrectly across the map.
• Fixed ID Card foil animation rendering issues.

Upcoming Player Character Update

• Additional cosmetic customization options are planned.
• Character animations will receive further quality and speed improvements.
• Legacy Badge customization will be added to the shop screen.
• Equipment usability and interaction speed will be improved further.
• Additional quality-of-life updates, fixes, and gameplay improvements are in development.

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 1.000.035 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Phasmophobia update 1.000.035 on PS5, Xbox, and PC(Steam).