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Phasmophobia’s Player Character Overhaul Arrives May 5

The changes lay groundwork for deeper personalization without real-money purchases.

Overview

  • Kinetic Games set the player character update for May 5 on all platforms, with no exact launch time announced as outlets only estimate a morning CT/UTC window based on past patterns.
  • The patch rebuilds ghost hunter avatars with new models, movement, and broad customization, including hair, facial options, and outfit pieces that let players define a distinct look.
  • All cosmetics are earned through play or bought in a new store that uses in-game currency, and the developer says there are no microtransactions.
  • Core animations now match the updated bodies, with fresh death and revival sequences and a new EMF reader animation to heighten immersion and scares.
  • Players who cleared the first personal goal in the 2026 Cursed Hollow event will receive a necklace, a t-shirt, and a Forest Spirit Mask at launch, as the studio moves toward 1.0 and an Alan Wake crossover starting May 12.