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Phasmophobia Sets 2026 Roadmap for 1.0 Release, Character Overhaul, and Switch 2 Port

Kinetic Games shares a broad plan that leaves major patch timings open.

Overview

  • The roadmap confirms a full 1.0 launch in 2026 that folds in a major horror rework and a significant lore update, with release planned to land simultaneously across platforms.
  • A Q1 player character overhaul will replace models, add free cosmetics, and introduce new animations for equipment swapping, Tier III sanity medication injection, death, and revival.
  • A Unity 6 engine and network upgrade is planned to boost stability and online performance, with the team exploring features like reconnect without guaranteeing them.
  • Content plans include a new map and reworks of 6 Tanglewood Drive and 13 Willow Street; Tanglewood keeps a similar layout with new interactions and a new mystery, and was discussed for early-year rollout on the developer stream.
  • Seasonal events Cursed Hollow, Crimson Eye, and Winter’s Jest will return alongside a new one-time event, with Twitch Drops cosmetics set to accompany event periods.