Kinetic Games has released a new Phasmophobia update 1.000.042 on PS5, Xbox, and PC. According to the official Phasmophobia version 0.18 patch notes, the latest update delivers the Willow Street rework, introduces the new Deildegast ghost, adds equipment shortcuts and improved media capture, enhances movement and VR gameplay. Apart from this, Phasmophobia update 1.000.042 also fixes numerous issues affecting ghosts, equipment, maps, multiplayer, and overall gameplay stability.
Phasmophobia Update 0.18 Summary
- Willow Street received a complete visual overhaul while keeping its original layout.
- Added the new Deildegast ghost with an increased spawn chance after release.
- Introduced new equipment keybinds, media improvements, and upgraded photo evidence.
- Improved player movement, VR features, lighting, and Journal usability.
- Fixed numerous gameplay, equipment, ghost, map, and multiplayer issues.
Phasmophobia patch 1.000.042 Patch Notes – July 21, 2026
New Content
- Willow Street has been completely reworked with updated visuals, new props, improved room flow, and repurposed areas while keeping the original layout.
- Added a new ghost: Deildegast.
- Deildegast has a higher chance of appearing during the first few weeks after release.
- Added equipment slot keybinds for PC using the 1, 2, 3, and 4 keys.
- Added a dedicated Watch inspect keybind with full rebinding support.
- EMF Level 5 can now be captured as a separate photo.
- Photo Cameras now feature improved highlight indicators.
- Higher-value and unique media are now prioritized when multiple evidence types are captured.
Gameplay Changes
- Added new walking and turning animations.
- Character legs now use animation-based movement instead of procedural IK.
- Held equipment remains more stable while walking.
- Removed several hand interaction animations to speed up gameplay.
- Players can cancel equipment use animations for faster switching.
- Journal now opens faster and is positioned closer for easier reading.
- Improved player lighting for better visibility in dark areas.
- Eye Adaptation now adjusts lighting more quickly.
- Console players can enable or disable Eye Adaptation.
- Sunny Meadows now only locks a wing if both the ghost and a player are inside it.
- Obake shapeshift now counts toward Ghost video objectives.
- Any media can now be used for the Apocalypse Challenge.
- Recording Ghost Orbs is now required during the Tutorial.
- Added a voice activity icon to Player ID Cards.
- Unavailable cosmetics are now hidden.
- Customization zoom now focuses on the selected cosmetic.
VR Improvements
- Added new character animations.
- Improved belt usability.
- Character rotation now follows head movement more naturally.
- Journal now opens instantly.
General Fixes
- Improved network stability to reduce disconnects.
- Fixed Voice Recognition switching issues.
- Fixed controller cursor problems in multiple menus.
- Resolved various UI, localization, visual, and audio issues.
Player Fixes
- Fixed revive issues that could stop gameplay.
- Resolved cosmetic settings resetting when players joined or left lobbies.
- Fixed the infinite sprint exploit.
- Corrected multiple animation, Journal, and equipment handling issues.
- Fixed several player collision and stuck location bugs.
Equipment Fixes
- Fixed multiple Flashlight issues.
- Resolved Video Camera placement and recording bugs.
- Fixed Spirit Box interaction problems.
- Corrected Incense, Crucifix, Head Gear, and Firelight issues.
- Resolved equipment becoming invisible or unusable in various situations.
- Fixed several Cursed Possession interaction bugs.
Ghost Fixes
- Fixed incorrect ghost abilities affecting multiple ghost types.
- Corrected Kormos hunting, hearing, movement, and attack range issues.
- Fixed Phantom ability activating on invalid targets.
- Adjusted Raiju heartbeat audio during Hunts and Ghost Events.
- Improved Ghost Event behavior across several maps.
Location Fixes
- Fixed issues across Brownstone High School, Bleasdale Farmhouse, Sunny Meadows, Camp Woodwind, Maple Lodge Campsite, and the Tutorial.
- Resolved lighting, interaction, timer, door, and environmental problems.
VR Fixes
- Fixed camera jitter and equipment visibility issues.
- Resolved player height inconsistencies.
- Fixed stamina, movement, teleport, locker, and interaction bugs.
- Corrected several animation, UI, multiplayer, and lighting issues.
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 1.000.042 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Phasmophobia update 1.000.042 on PS5, Xbox, and PC(Steam).
 patch notes for PS5, Xbox and PC(Steam). Phasmophobia version 1.000.042 is now available to download.){kind=link}