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Phasmophobia Movie in Development as Game Gears Up for Chronicle Overhaul

The co-op horror hit has sold more than 22 million copies since its 2020 launch, cementing its status as a genre-defining indie phenomenon.

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Phasmophobia character posing for camera

Overview

  • Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are partnering with Kinetic Games to develop the first feature film based on Phasmophobia.
  • Phasmophobia launched in Steam Early Access in 2020, later expanded to Xbox and PlayStation and has sold over 22 million copies worldwide.
  • A free Chronicle update arriving June 24, 2025, will overhaul the Grafton Farmhouse map, revamp the leveling system and introduce new equipment including a Sound Recorder.
  • Developers have confirmed a second major update, Horror 2.0, is slated for next year though its specific features have not yet been disclosed.
  • No release window or creative team details have been announced for the film, underscoring the typical uncertainty around video game adaptations.