Phasmophobia’s Chronicle update promises plenty of spooky summer fun
Phasmophobia's next major update is officially slated for release on June 24, and it's completely overhauling how a variety of major gameplay features work. The Chronicle update is reworking how evidence collection functions, adding a new type of equipment, and so much more. This update is by far one of the biggest ones we've seen yet, as each new type of equipment completely reshapes how investigations function. The new item included in this one is a Sound Recorder, and ghost hunting is about to get a whole lot scarier because of it. Image via Kinetic Games The Sound Recorder brings with it the ability to capture sound evidence in any contract you tackle in Phasmophobia. Like all other equipment, this item has three Tiers, with each one steadily upping the quality of the object, making it easier and more efficient to use. With this item, you can record all kinds of paranormal sounds, including ones from ghost events, the Spirit Box, Parabolic Microphone, and all other forms of audio you encounter throughout your investigations. Since the Sound Recorder is adding an entirely new way to capture audio evidence, the journal is undergoing a complete redesign to go with it. The photos tab is replaced by a more general media tab. It's organized into three sections—photos, videos, and sound recordings—to efficiently capture all forms of evidence you come across. The value and labeling system for evidence will be vastly upgraded in this update, so it should finally give you proper rewards for capturing quality evidence. Before this update, you could capture a full-on ghost photo and not even have it recognized. With Chronicle, unique evidence will be treated as it should be, which means plenty of cash and XP earned for the first capture of each evidence. Image via Kinetic Games With the new equipment and gameplay systems combined, every moment is an opportunity to capture compelling evidence. You can record live footage as ghosts throw objects around, photograph some properly labeled ghost models, replay chilling Spirit Box noises, track Ghost Orbs, and so much more. Investigations are overall much more immersive, detailed, and dedicated to rewarding you for your efforts, thanks to these improvements. The Chronicle update releases on June 24th, and all of the new content will be live to explore as soon as it's available. As exciting as this update is, there's also plenty more to look forward to throughout the year after it, some of which was teased alongside the Chronicle update announcement. Phasmophobia's next planned update is a complete rework of the Grafton Farmhouse map, similar to the Bleasdale Farmhouse overhaul that launched back in March 2025. While Bleasdale Farmhouse got a fancy upgrade, Grafton Farmhouse is getting the exact opposite treatment with a much more dilapidated and run-down redesign. A sneak peek of what one area will look like was shared alongside the Chronicle update news, and it already looks downright terrifying. Image via Kinetic Games Beyond this update, there's also a new small map in the works, the complete gampley overhaul with Horror 2.0, and the biggest update yet in the works, so there's lots to look forward to throughout 2025 if you're seeking some fresh spooky experiences. The post Phasmophobia’s Chronicle update promises plenty of spooky summer fun appeared first on Destructoid.
Phasmophobia's next major update is officially slated for release on June 24, and it's completely overhauling how a variety of major gameplay features work. The Chronicle update is reworking how evidence collection functions, adding a new type of equipment, and so much more.
This update is by far one of the biggest ones we've seen yet, as each new type of equipment completely reshapes how investigations function. The new item included in this one is a Sound Recorder, and ghost hunting is about to get a whole lot scarier because of it.
The Sound Recorder brings with it the ability to capture sound evidence in any contract you tackle in Phasmophobia. Like all other equipment, this item has three Tiers, with each one steadily upping the quality of the object, making it easier and more efficient to use. With this item, you can record all kinds of paranormal sounds, including ones from ghost events, the Spirit Box, Parabolic Microphone, and all other forms of audio you encounter throughout your investigations.
Since the Sound Recorder is adding an entirely new way to capture audio evidence, the journal is undergoing a complete redesign to go with it. The photos tab is replaced by a more general media tab. It's organized into three sections—photos, videos, and sound recordings—to efficiently capture all forms of evidence you come across.
The value and labeling system for evidence will be vastly upgraded in this update, so it should finally give you proper rewards for capturing quality evidence. Before this update, you could capture a full-on ghost photo and not even have it recognized. With Chronicle, unique evidence will be treated as it should be, which means plenty of cash and XP earned for the first capture of each evidence.
With the new equipment and gameplay systems combined, every moment is an opportunity to capture compelling evidence. You can record live footage as ghosts throw objects around, photograph some properly labeled ghost models, replay chilling Spirit Box noises, track Ghost Orbs, and so much more. Investigations are overall much more immersive, detailed, and dedicated to rewarding you for your efforts, thanks to these improvements.
The Chronicle update releases on June 24th, and all of the new content will be live to explore as soon as it's available. As exciting as this update is, there's also plenty more to look forward to throughout the year after it, some of which was teased alongside the Chronicle update announcement.
Phasmophobia's next planned update is a complete rework of the Grafton Farmhouse map, similar to the Bleasdale Farmhouse overhaul that launched back in March 2025. While Bleasdale Farmhouse got a fancy upgrade, Grafton Farmhouse is getting the exact opposite treatment with a much more dilapidated and run-down redesign. A sneak peek of what one area will look like was shared alongside the Chronicle update news, and it already looks downright terrifying.
Beyond this update, there's also a new small map in the works, the complete gampley overhaul with Horror 2.0, and the biggest update yet in the works, so there's lots to look forward to throughout 2025 if you're seeking some fresh spooky experiences.
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