Event Overview
- The Cursed Hollow event marks the introduction of Phasmophobia’s first seasonal event of the year, featuring both personal and community challenges.
- A Forest Spirit will haunt players on select maps, with totem collection affecting ghost behavior.
- Developer responsiveness to player feedback has led to changes in the format, including daily map rotation, a three-week event duration, and dual reward systems.
Phasmophobia has kicked off its first seasonal event of the year, titled Cursed Hollow, set to enrich the gaming experience with a mix of community-centric and individual challenges.
Traditionally, Phasmophobia has celebrated seasonal events around major holidays like Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. While the specifics of each event vary annually, they typically involve players collecting totems or other holiday-themed items.
Beginning on April 17, players will embark on the Cursed Hollow event, where the act of gathering totems directly influences ghost behavior. According to Kinetic Games, these interactions can either aid players or increase the game’s difficulty, providing a fresh twist to the gameplay.
Enhancements to the Seasonal Event Structure
The development team behind Phasmophobia has actively engaged with player feedback, leading to a series of modifications in the Cursed Hollow event. One of the notable changes includes a daily rotation of maps, offering players a diverse gameplay experience. Additionally, the event is condensed to three weeks rather than extending for a full month, balancing intensity and engagement.
In a shift from previous models, which required collective community efforts to unlock new player ID cards and enhancements, Cursed Hollow introduces a dual-reward system. While there’s still a community-driven goal, individual players will now have personal objectives that recognize their own efforts. Players will automatically receive any unlocked rewards upon logging in prior to the event’s conclusion.
Following the Cursed Hollow event, Phasmophobia’s development roadmap reveals a wealth of content on the horizon, promising not only immediate enhancements but also updates stretching well into 2026. This includes significant overhauls like the Bleasdale Farmhouse renovation and continuous development of fresh maps, character enhancements, and the much-anticipated Horror 2.0 update, which is set to redefine the gameplay experience.