: Fixed a bug where players' money would incorrectly display as $0 until the game was restarted. Community Perspective
This update focused on making the game more challenging and fixing bugs that players were using to "cheese" ghost encounters.
Suddenly, the lights flickered. The front door slammed shut with a finality that made my heart race. There was no sprinting then—just a slightly faster walk as I held my breath. I dove behind a closet door, pressing myself into the corner. In v0.174, doors were your only sanctuary, a thin wooden shield against the unknown.
Kinetic Games has heavily focused on reducing the "clunkiness" often associated with early-access horror games. Phasmophobia v0.174
Phasmophobia v0.174: Stabilizing the Hunt in June 2026 As of early June 2026, Kinetic Games continues to refine the premier cooperative psychological horror experience, Phasmophobia . Following the major content updates of the previous year, (and subsequent hotfixes in the v0.17.x line) focuses heavily on technical stabilization, network optimization, and critical bug fixes to ensure the ghost-hunting experience remains terrifying, rather than frustrating.
: The inventory screen now explicitly shows the maximum amount of items you can add. Low Sanity Hallucinations
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to experiencing the thrills and chills of Phasmophobia v0.174. Happy investigating! : Fixed a bug where players' money would
The v0.174 patch focused on tightening the mechanics of the hunt and ensuring the ghosts remained a legitimate threat. Ghost AI and Hunt Mechanics
Disclaimer: This article covers the v0.17.1.4 patch (Build 23471450/23542454) released in June 2026, not the historical "0.174" release from September 2020. If you'd like me to, I can: for using the Spirit Box on a controller
The animation for switching equipment has been removed. Players can now swap between items instantly, crucial for reacting to ghost events or capturing evidence on the fly. The front door slammed shut with a finality
The team addressed a persistent issue for Steam players where the Voice Recognition system was not working correctly. This is a crucial fix for ensuring that the ghosts can hear your pleas (or questions) via the Spirit Box, Ouija Board, or general voice communication.
To counter this, v0.174 significantly on these two maps. This change ensured that wandering ghosts could still throw items, slam doors, and trigger eerie audio cues far from their designated ghost room, making massive investigations far more dynamic and dangerous. Critical Bug Fixes and System Stability
The Phasmophobia v0.17.1.4 patch is already live. Simply open your , and the game should automatically download the latest update. If it does not, right-click Phasmophobia in your library, select "Properties" , then "Updates" to ensure it is set to update automatically. Stay safe, check your cameras, and happy hunting!
| Difficulty | Sanity Drain | Hunt Grace Period | Reward Multiplier | |------------|--------------|-------------------|-------------------| | Amateur | 0.8x | 5 seconds | 1.0x | | Intermediate| 1.0x | 4 seconds | 1.5x | | Professional| 1.2x | 3 seconds | 2.5x | | Nightmare | 1.5x | 2 seconds | 3.5x | | (new) | 2.0x | 1 second | 5.0x – +25% photo reward |
If you are playing on PC and still experience issues with the , the developers recommend verifying your settings: