Developer Kinectic Games has revealed the date that Phasmophobia will get the next big update, called “Chronicle”, and it’s coming on June 24th.
The team is planning to “take fear to the next level with its biggest update yet”, with the Chronicle update. This update will introduce a “total overhaul” of evidence collection, and will also add three new evidence types (including Sound Evidence, a brand new type). There will also be a redesigned journal, reworked levelling and progression, and even an updated main menu user interface.
Here’s the full details:
New equipment: introducing the Sound Recorder
At the heart of the Chronicle update is the chilling debut of Sound evidence, a new haunting paranormal proof type captured through the new Sound Recorder. This fresh mechanic will add a new dimension to gameplay, revealing subtle clues that might otherwise be drowned out by terrified screams. Available in three upgrade tiers (T1, T2, and T3), this new equipment unlocks deeper layers of audio detection, as players will be able to record audio from ghost events, Spirit Box responses, and Paranormal Sounds like those detected by the Parabolic Microphone.
Journal overhaul
The Chronicle update will redefine how ghost hunters gather evidence. The journal will get a full redesign, where the Photos tab will be replaced by a brand-new Media tab. This tab will organise all captured proof into three sections—Photos, Videos, and new Sound Recordings—offering a richer, more immersive investigation experience where players can log photographic, visual, and new haunting audio evidence all in one place. Investigators will now need to fill a full book of unique media to complete a perfect investigation, with new paranormal moments to capture—from EMF spikes to ghostly interactions and fleeting glimpses of otherworldly forms.
Redesigned evidence system
Chronicle will also introduce a revamped media quality system. The first evidence capture of any media type will be marked as “Unique”, granting extra cash and XP rewards at the end of each contract. Any subsequent captures of the same evidence type will be classed as “Duplicates”, offering smaller rewards. The new system will also add tier bonuses based on the equipment used and adds all media captures into the Reward Multiplier, making every shot, sound, and sight count even more toward player’s final payouts.
…and more!
In addition to the evidence collection overhaul, Sound Recorder, and revamped media quality system, the Chronicle update will introduce a reworked levelling and progression system, and a brand-new Main Menu UI. Behind the scenes, the Phasmophobia team has also been hard at work exorcising bugs to polish the experience for players—and there are still plenty of secrets waiting to be uncovered when the update drops
This year, Phasmophobia will also see the highly-anticipated rework to Grafton Farmhouse, following Bleasdale Farmhouse’s recent overhaul. Grafton, an abandoned, crumbling home, will soon feature updated visuals, redesigned layouts, re-themed rooms, and a haunting new attic. The revamped Grafton Farmhouse arrives after Chronicle—stay tuned for release details!
Phasmophobia is out now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
