Summary
Phasmophobiahas released a new patch that adds voice recognition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players, giving fans a creepy new way to interact with ghosts in the paranormal investigation survival game. While communication with other players is key inPhasmophobia, the immersion level of its haunted locations is about to get a lot more intense for those on console.
Though still listed on Steam as an early access title,Phasmophobiahas been around since September 2020, tasking solo players or teams of up to four with identifying the types of spirits haunting various sites. With its creepy aesthetic and team-based play,Phasmophobiaquickly became a Twitch sensation, as viewers packed live streams to see what horrors awaited players brave enough to dive into its haunts.
The game was ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S two days before Halloween 2024, and a new update now allows players on consoles to converse directly with ghosts using VOSK Voice Recognition software. UsingPhasmophobia’s Spirit Box, players are now able to vocally ask ghosts questions rather than just selecting from an onscreen list, putting console versions on par with the original PC version. Players can also call out the ghost by name to increase the amount of observable paranormal activity for a short time, and they can integrate the voice recognition feature in various ways when using Curse Possessions.
Setting up voice recognition will work differently depending on the console used. ThePS5 DualSense controlleralready comes equipped with a built-in microphone that can be used if players want to avoid putting on a compatible headset, and the PlayStation VR2 built-in mic is also supported by the update. Xbox players, however, will have to rely on a headset. Regardless of the console, players wanting to take advantage of the new console feature will need to open up the game options from the main menu and switch Voice Recognition Mode to Voice rather than Text. The patch notes reveal that for the Xbox version only, the game will automatically revert to Text mode if the microphone becomes disconnected during play.
While the voice recognition feature — which currently supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese — is the main attraction, there are also a fewbugs inPhasmophobiathat this patch addresses. The most important among these is a bug that had been preventing Xbox Series X/S players from earning any achievements when playing the game solo in offline mode, which has now been fixed with the newest update.
Phasmophobia v0.11.1.2 Patch Notes
Voice Recognition in Phasmophobia allows Ghost Hunters to:
At release, the below language are supported for Voice Recognition. We will be implementing a full range of languages in the next update for Phasmophobia:
Below you’ll find a run-through on how to make sure Voice Recognition is set up correctly on your console, as well as accompanying patch notes.
Phasmophobia
WHERE TO PLAY
Phasmophobia is a 4-player, online co-op, psychological horror game. 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.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 5 default difficulties and hand crafted 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.
