Phasmophobia: V0.174

For veterans and new ghost hunters looking back at the evolution of the game, understanding the changes introduced in v0.174 reveals how the developers paved the way toward modern gameplay mechanics. 1. The Smudge Stick Meta Shift

: The volume of the Truck radio and the main menu audio was lowered for player comfort. Photo Rewards Phasmophobia v0.174

: Updated Server and Voice Server code to reduce crashes and voice disconnect issues. VR Improvements For veterans and new ghost hunters looking back

: The Crucifix was limited to a maximum of 2 uses , preventing it from being an infinite safety net. Photo Rewards : Updated Server and Voice Server

: Smudge Sticks no longer end a ghost's hunting phase. Instead, they delay its use and prevent the ghost from targeting a player for a short duration, providing a window to hide.

The v0.174 update made significant changes to two of the investigator's key defensive items, which permanently altered hunt survival strategies:

While major content updates introduce new ghosts and maps, minor patches like v0.174 keep the game playable. The developer focused on three main areas for this update: : Reducing random lobby disconnections. VR Performance : Fixing camera rendering and tracking bugs.