Developer Update on Phasmophobia PS5 Release Date
After facing a series of delays, Kinetic Games has finally provided an update on the highly anticipated Phasmophobia PS5 release date. Originally set for August 2023, the release date was pushed back due to unforeseen circumstances, including a fire at the developer’s offices and technical challenges.
In a recent post on their Steam page, Kinetic Games shared some additional information about the upcoming console release.
New Release Date Window for Phasmophobia PS5
Kinetic Games has now revealed that the new release window for Phasmophobia on PS5 is expected to be later this year, coinciding with their in-game Halloween Event. Fans can look forward to experiencing the game on their PS5 consoles by October at the latest.
“We’re excited to announce that the console update will be launching this year, during our in-game Halloween Event,” stated Kinetic Games in a blog post.
While the process of porting Phasmophobia to consoles and PSVR2 has presented challenges for the developer, it has also sparked a shift in their approach. Kinetic Games is committed to delivering a seamless experience across all platforms, ensuring that the console version aligns with the PC counterpart and VR platforms.
“Hey Ghost Hunters, we have some exciting news to share…
First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude to our dedicated community for their patience as we continue to work on the console update. Following the setback from last year’s anticipated release date, we share in the disappointment of our console players and strive to deliver on our promises,” the developer added.
Collaborating with Unity, Kinetic Games is focused on optimizing performance for both console and PC versions. This collaboration will not only enhance the console update’s functionality but also streamline the development of new content for all platforms, enabling quicker updates for players.
Furthermore, all future game updates will be launched simultaneously on all platforms to facilitate cross-play accessibility.
Additionally, the developer confirmed that the launch price for Phasmophobia on all platforms will be set at $19.99.
About Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia invites players to form a team of four investigators tasked with exploring various locations and uncovering paranormal mysteries. Utilizing ghost-hunting equipment, the team must gather evidence to solve the supernatural puzzles.
Since its Early Access debut on Steam in September 18, 2020, Phasmophobia has garnered overwhelming acclaim from players, with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating based on over 500,000 reviews.
The game rose to fame as a popular choice among Twitch streamers and offers gameplay in both traditional and VR formats.