Phasmophobia's second Quality of Life update adds Restricted maps, VR fixes, and much creepier deaths

Kinetic Games launched the second Quality of Life update for Phasmophobia, introducing a range of new features and improvements. The update is available on PC and PlayStation, with Xbox set to follow. This second installment builds upon the first, which brought the revamped 13 Willow Street map and other gameplay tweaks in July.

The update includes small-to-medium Restricted maps such as Prison, Brownstone High School, and Point Hope. These condensed versions speed up investigations and add variety to gameplay. Players can now easily track evidence collection, with the in-game journal replaced by faded overlays and yellow LEDs on their Photo Camera, Video Camera, or Sound Recorder.

Teammates can also see evidence and ghost types selected by others, reducing last-minute double-checking. VR players benefit from a more responsive character rig that tracks real-world body movement and a series of bug fixes flagged by the community. Death mechanics have also been changed, with players turning greyer and their eyes mistier upon dying, accompanied by silenced voice chat.

The update comes just months after Kinetic Games delayed the game's 1.0 launch into 2027, prioritizing quality over speed following a rocky reception to its Player Character Update. The studio apologized for the issues surrounding the update, admitting they missed the mark and failed to deliver on their promises. Kinetic Games explained that they have been working through player feedback to provide a better experience for everyone playing Phasmophobia.

They acknowledged the frustration and disappointment expressed by the community, vowing to address it through the series of patches and hotfixes since the update's release.