Phasmophobia’s New Update Version 1.000.017 for “Chronicle” Reinvents Perfect Investigations
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Kinetic has just released what appears to be the biggest patch for Phasmoiphobia today, and this is what the studio calls the “Chronicle” patch. There’s a good reason for that, as this new update, which players will see as version 1.000.017, directly overhauls how players get a perfect investigation, and how you record media.
There’s a lot to take in, so read on for Kinetic’s explanation of the changes outlined below.
Phasmophobia’s Investigations Get a Huge Update via Patch 1.000.017
Document the paranormal with CHRONICLE, #Phasmophobia‘s latest major update.
Rolling out now for Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and Xbox Series X/S. pic.twitter.com/PAcvxuRW2v
— Phasmophobia (@PlayPhasmo) June 24, 2025
MEDIA
The core of the CHRONICLE update is our complete rework of how Media is gathered and rewarded in Phasmophobia. A brand-new piece of equipment has been added along with two new types of media – videos and sound recordings – as well as revamped challenges and progression systems.
PHOTOS
In addition to the above, the Photos system has seen adjustments.
- Maximum Photos a player can take in an investigation has been reduced from ten to five.
- New types of Photos can be gathered:
- EMF reading on an EMF reader
- Three Ghost Forms – Physical, D.O.T.S and Shadow
- The Photo types below have been moved to Video media and will no longer be able to be photographed.
- Light switches
- Door movements
- Thrown objects
- Ghost interactions with various objects
VIDEOS
The first new media type introduced in CHRONICLE is Video Recording. Using the video camera, players can capture video during an investigation.
- A total of five videos can be captured in a single investigation
- To capture video footage, players will need to hold down the “USE’’ button while aiming the camera at the spot they wish to record. A new icon will display on the video camera, encouraging the player to record.
Below is a selection of recordable media during an investigation:
- Hunting Ghost
- Ghost triggering Crucifix
- Ghost Orbs
- Thrown objects
- Doors being moved
- Ghosts interacting with objects (rocking chairs, gas canisters etc)
- A light source shattering
- Ghost blowing out a candle or fire
- More to discover!
SOUNDS
The second new media type is linked to Phasmophobia’s newest piece of equipment – the Sound Recorder. Using this new piece of equipment, players will be able to capture up to three Sounds per contract. These are able to be played back from the Sounds page in the Journal.
The Sound Recorder itself will be available from Level 4, with its Tier 2 and Tier 3 iterations available at later levels.
The Sound Recorder can capture the below Sounds during an investigation:
- Paranormal Sounds
- A hunting Ghost
- Singing Ghost events
- Spirit Box responses
- More to discover!
CCTV
We have overhauled the CCTV system found within the truck during an investigation.
- The CCTV interface has been split in to three sections – CCTV Cameras, Video Cameras and Head Cameras.
- Players can view up to five different live camera feeds at once.
- While using the CCTV interface, players can record video media from the safety of the truck.
UNIQUE MEDIA
An important part of this update is to create a more immersive ghost hunting experience by removing some of the frustrations players encounter while capturing media.
- Replaced the three-star rating system with the new Unique/Duplicate system.
- During a contract, the first time a piece of media is captured, it is marked Unique.
- If the same piece of media is captured, it will receive a Duplicate mark and will reward less money and experience.
- To achieve a Perfect Investigation, alongside usual requirements, players must fill their Journal with Unique Media.
- Up to three pieces of media can now be deleted during an investigation, up from two previously.
REWARDS & PROGRESSION
CHRONICLE introduces changes to the overall Rewards and Progression system.
Rewards
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Using higher tiers of the Photo Camera, Video Camera and Sound Recorder will reward players with an additional monetary bonus, per piece of Media.
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$1 for Tier 2
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$2 for Tier 3
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All Media rewards are now included in the reward multiplier.
Progression
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Equipment and their corresponding Tiers are now unlocked earlier.
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Tier upgrades are now unlocked in groups of two or three, giving players the choice of which upgrade path to follow first.
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Example: Crucifix Tier 3 and Incense Tier 3 are both available to unlock at Level 80, instead of 90 and 85 respectively
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These changes will allow players to have options for upgrading equipment, instead of forcing a linear upgrade path.
CHALLENGES & OPTIONAL OBJECTIVES
Another part of the CHRONICLE update is our review of optional objectives and in-game challenges. While the rotational challenges will remain the same, we now have the ability to introduce unique challenges throughout the year. These could include:
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Update launch challenges (such as On Record, live as of 24th June*)
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*progress from Lights Out! will be wiped and replaced with On Record.
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Increased XP events
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Equipment-focused challenges (Sound Recorder, Video Camera etc)
These changes to the challenge system also allow us to override challenges if an issue is found during any given week.
With optional objectives, we’ve made several adjustments – introducing new challenges and changing existing ones. Further changes and improvements to optional objectives will be made in a future update.
New
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Capture three unique photos with a Photo Camera
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Capture three unique videos with a Video Camera
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Capture two unique paranormal sounds with a Sound Recorder
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Capture a video of a Ghost
Changed
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Find evidence of paranormal activity with an EMF Reader > Capture a Photo of an EMF reading on an EMF reader
For the rest of the improvements outside of the gameplay changes, check out Kinetic’s list, which includes the known issues they’re working on.
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