Today, Kinetic Games is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Player Character Update is now available in Phasmophobia, as a free update across all platforms. Ghost hunters will be able to experience more immersive hunts, with the update bringing a host of changes ahead of the game’s 1.0 launch, including completely re-imagined character models with new animations, customisation options and more.
One of the biggest changes the major overhaul brings is that players will now have a body. Teammates can now see what their fellow ghost hunters are holding without needing to ask, and players will be able to move through environments in ways that feel more physical.
New animations will also introduce more dynamic, realistic movements and remove quirks – like the bendy backs – for even scarier ghost hunts. Players can expect new death, revival and EMF animations, which were previously teased in Phasmophobia’s 2026 Roadmap.
Interactions have also been enhanced, with unique animations for equipment and objects, for an even more immersive experience. This includes the Journal, which will now feature in-game when used rather than as a separate UI item.
Alongside this, a new item, the player watch, can now also be accessed during investigations via the Journal or when the player’s left hand is empty. It will allow players to monitor sanity levels while also keeping track of time elapsed during a contract.
