Phasmophobia Patch Notes: Latest Update (Oct 7, 2026)
Nick Guli|The newest Phasmophobia update is “Phasmophobia v0.19.1.0 – Patch Notes,” shared on Steam on October 7, 2026. This update gears up the game for the Crimson Eye event, set to kick off on October 8, 2026. Several locations will shine under the red light of the Blood Moon, offering rewards for completing investigations and optional tasks. Plus, a new toggle allows players to switch event maps on or off during their session.
What changed in v0.19.1.0
New content
- Crimson Eye brings the red glow of the Blood Moon to various locations, with rewards for investigations, optional objectives and more.
- A seasonal event toggle lets players turn event maps on or off for their session, for Crimson Eye and future seasonal events.
Bug fixes
- Fixed the white light on revival flashing instead of slowly fading in and out.
- Fixed an Easter Egg reward that may not unlock despite a 0x multiplier being active and the reward pop up showing.
Known issues
- The lampposts outside 6 Tanglewood Drive may glow when viewed by the player.
- The Fusebox location is not hidden on the Truck map when playing on a custom difficulty.
Coming next
- The move to Unity 6 is scheduled for November, with bug fixes and improvements to be detailed in an upcoming Development Preview.
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent Phasmophobia updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.19.1.0 – Patch Notes | A small update that prepares Phasmophobia for the Crimson Eye event on 8th October 2026 and adds a seasonal event map toggle. | Official notes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.19.0.2 – Patch Notes | This update fixes two issues reported since the last update: a room entry problem on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and muffled audio in Multiplayer. | Official notes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.19.0.1 – Patch Notes | This patch fixes many bugs from the latest Quality of Life update, adds a VR Belt Offset option and improves VR hand positions for some equipment. | Official notes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.19.0.0 – Quality of Life Part 2 | Quality of Life Part 2 adds three Restricted maps, duplicate evidence indicators, Journal upgrades, network stability improvements and many fixes. | Official notes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.18.0.1 – Hotfix | A small hotfix changes how Items and Equipment are assigned to slots, based on player feedback. | Official notes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.18.0.1 – Patch Notes | A fix-focused update that addresses Photo Camera bugs, item drops in Multiplayer, hiding spot issues, and several VR problems following last week's update. | Official notes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.18.0.0 – 13 Willow Street Rework & Quality of Life #1 | Official notes | |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Phasmophobia – Hotfix v0.17.1.5 | Official notes | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Phasmophobia v0.17.1.4 – Patch Notes | Official notes | |
| May 19, 2026 | Phasmophobia – Hotfix v0.17.1.3 | Official notes | |
| May 15, 2026 | Phasmophobia – Hotfix v0.17.1.2 | Official notes | |
| May 13, 2026 | Phasmophobia – Hotfix v0.17.1.1 | Official notes |
How often does Phasmophobia get updated?
Phasmophobia has had 7 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 20 in the past year, roughly one every 17 days.
Phasmophobia patch notes FAQ
When was the last Phasmophobia update?
The most recent Phasmophobia update is "Phasmophobia v0.19.1.0 – Patch Notes", posted on Steam on Oct 7, 2026.
What changed in the latest Phasmophobia patch?
The update prepares the game for the start of Crimson Eye, which launches 8th October 2026. Various locations are bathed in the red glow of the Blood Moon, with rewards for completing investigations and optional objectives. A new toggle lets players turn event maps on or off for their session.
How often does Phasmophobia get patched?
Phasmophobia has had 7 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 20 in the past year, roughly one every 17 days.
Where can I read the official Phasmophobia patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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