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Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Kinetic Games

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'Phasmophobia' Surpassed 20 Million Copies Sold While Still In Early Access

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2024 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT

Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror where you and your team must use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

You and your team of paranormal investigators will enter haunted locations filled with paranormal activity and try to gather as much evidence as you can.

Use your ghost-hunting equipment to find and record evidence to sell on to a ghost removal team.

Developer Kinetic Games announced that 

Happy Halloween Ghost Hunters!

This All Hallows Eve, Kinetic Games shares some truly momentous news.

Phasmophobia has now surpassed 20 million copies sold globally across Steam, PS5/PS VR2 and Xbox Series X|S.

Originally the brainchild of solo developer, Daniel Knight, Phasmophobia entered Early Access on Steam in September 2020 and soon became a phenomenon. Just two days ago on October 29th 2024 Kinetic Games launched Phasmophobia into Early Access on consoles, and has already sold 250,000 copies in that time adding to the astounding total.

"We are absolutely thrilled to see Phasmophobia reach this incredible milestone of over 20 million copies sold," said Daniel Knight, Managing Director & Lead Developer. "The journey has been nothing short of amazing, and it’s all thanks to our dedicated community of players who continue to share their passion for the game. We're excited to keep expanding the Phasmophobia experience and look forward to what the future holds."

The free Halloween Community Event, Crimson Eye, is available for all players until November 13th 2024.

Key Features:

  • Immersive Experience: Realistic graphics and sounds as well as a minimal user interface ensure a totally immersive experience that will keep you on your toes.
  • Unique Ghosts: Identify over 20 different ghost types, each with unique traits, personalities, and abilities to make each investigation feel different from the last.
  • Equipment: Use well-known ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes, Thermometers, and Night Vision Cameras to find clues and gather as much paranormal evidence as you can. Find Cursed Possessions that grant information or abilities in exchange for your sanity.
  • Full Voice Recognition: The Ghosts are listening! Use your actual voice to interact with the Ghosts through Ouija Boards and EVP Sessions using a Spirit Box.
  • Locations: Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts.
  • Game Modes: With 4 default difficulties and daily and weekly challenges, there are plenty of ways to test your skills.
  • Teamwork: Dive in head first, get your hands dirty searching for evidence while fighting for your life. If you're not feeling up to the task, play it safe and support your team from the truck by monitoring the investigation with CCTV and motion sensors.
  • Custom Difficulty: Create your own games to tailor the difficulty to your or your group's needs, with proportional rewards and come up with crazy game modes of your own!
  • Co-operate: Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players in this co-op horror where teamwork is key to your success.
  • Play together: Phasmophobia supports all players together, play with your friends with any combination of input types.

Phasmophobia is available through Early Access on PS5 (including PS VR2), Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) at $19.99/£16.75/€19.50.


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