Kinetic Games has announced the player character update for Phasmophobia is out now as a free update across all available platforms.
The team says: “Ghost hunters will be able to experience more immersive hunts, with the update bringing a host of changes ahead of the game’s 1.0 launch, including completely re-imagined character models with new animations, customisation options and more.
One of the biggest changes the major overhaul brings is that players will now have a body. Teammates can now see what their fellow ghost hunters are holding without needing to ask, and players will be able to move through environments in ways that feel more physical.”
Kinetic Games adds: “New animations will also introduce more dynamic, realistic movements and remove quirks – like the bendy backs – for even scarier ghost hunts. Players can expect new death, revival and EMF animations, which were previously teased in Phasmophobia’s 2026 Roadmap.
Interactions have also been enhanced, with unique animations for equipment and objects, for an even more immersive experience. This includes the Journal, which will now feature in-game when used rather than as a separate UI item.
Alongside this, a new item, the player watch, can now also be accessed during investigations via the Journal or when the player’s left hand is empty. It will allow players to monitor sanity levels while also keeping track of time elapsed during a contract.”
“Whilst the old character models have their own charm, the Player Character Update will make ghost hunts even more immersive,” said Corey Dixon Art Director at Kinetic Games “Movements feel more realistic with new animations, and even though we’re saying goodbye to the bendy backs, we hope the extra scares make up for it!”
The update also expands personalisation, with 12 new character models to choose from, each customisable with clothing, hair colour, accessories and more.
All cosmetics can either be unlocked through gameplay challenges or purchased via the in-game store in the lobby, which will be entirely run on in-game currency, and will have new items added in future updates.
As part of the build up to its awaited 1.0 release, the update also introduces the addition of backstories for the player characters. Curious players will be able to discover a bit more about who the GHD company are, how they ended up working as ghost hunters, and why…
Phasmophobia is out now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
