Phasmophobia Ascension Major Update v0.9.0.0

Progression 2.0 finally arrives!

The long-awaited big update for Phasmophobia has arrived and it brings a brand new Progression system as well as Equipment Tiers to the fan-favorite horror game. In addition to the new and revamped systems, many other features have been added or changed in this surprise update making it the biggest patch ever to hit this popular indie title.

Check out the full patch notes list below for the Phasmophobia Ascension Major Update v0.9.0.0 which will completely change the ghost-hunting multiplayer game you thought you knew. We are publishing the patch notes in their entirety as they are published on the game’s Steam page.

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A new leveling system has been added, with new rates of progression, new unlocks, and a prestige system. For this system to function, all current players have been reset to Prestige 1, level 1, this way you can continue to play with your unlocked difficulties and locations. New players will start at Prestige 0, level 1.

Warning: Players now found editing their level will be banned.

LEGACY BADGEUpon launching the game for the first time after updating, you will be presented with a new screen to choose a unique badge with options based on your pre-update level. Once saved, this is un-editable so choose carefully!

UPGRADESEach equipment item now has 3 tiers, increasing our Equipment count from 22 to 60! Tiers cost a large sum of money to unlock, but each tier will cost the same to bring into a contract.

To upgrade a piece of equipment, reach the required level, go to the shop and press on any item’s UI tile on the screen, then hit upgrade!

RENAMINGSeveral names have been replaced to accommodate changes or for the new upgrade tiers, so that the word covers a broader spectrum:

D.O.T.SWe felt that DOTS wasn’t a very interactive evidence type, so we’ve completely refactored it from the ground up. Instead of being a clone of the ghost that gets spawned in and revealed with DOTS, the following will happen:

Note: Banshees will try to roam toward their target instead

FIRELIGHTS AND IGNITERS

PARABOLIC MICROPHONE

INCENSE

SALT AND ULTRAVIOLET

THERMOMETERS AND TEMPERATURES

TRIPODS AND VIDEO CAMERAS

CONSUMABLES

PHOTO SYSTEM

Several rewards have had their values adjusted to feel more rewarding and encourage the completion of objectives

The Training mission has been replaced with a brand-new experience, to access it press the training button on the main menu. This version of Training is set in a custom-built warehouse, with different rooms to show the player how to use each item of Evidence equipment, as well as give tips and tricks on how to play the game in a controlled environment.

You can now block other players. Blocking another player will keep them permanently muted until you unblock them. To block or unblock a player, press the block button on either their player card or on the recent player’s page. You can also unblock players by going to the ‘Blocked Players’ tab in the ‘Pause Menu’.

… and those would be all of the changes that this massive patch brought. Update v0.9.0.0 is available for download today, August 17, for free – so update your game and jump into the brand-new Phasmophobia!

For more Phasmophobia here on Prima Games find out what is Custom Difficulty in the game, and how to use Voodoo Dolls.

Nick has been a Prima Games Staff Writer since May 2022, an old-school gamer, and a gamer journalist with over 25 years of expertise. Our resident micro-influencer from Serbia! When he's not driving through Belgrade, he's probably racing in Gran Turismo or Forza, playing some strange JRPG games or just watching pro wrestling.