If you’re in the dark, flashlight flickering, and hear a chilling whisper emanating from the shadows, what would you do? In the world of Phasmophobia, that tension can be palpable, especially when you think you’ve mastered the art of ghost hunting. Weekly challenge modes test each ounce of skill you’ve honed, pushing your abilities to the brink.
These unique trials twist the gameplay, introducing rules that amp up the difficulty. Completing a challenge earns you not just bragging rights but a bounty of XP and cash, making the sweat worth it. Here’s the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia and how to conquer it.
Experience the Do As I Command Challenge (Feb. 8-15)
From February 1 to 8, the challenge is Do As I Command. Here, you’ll have to coax a ghost into granting evidence, a task that’s no small feat. Thankfully, you’ll have a plethora of powerful tools at your disposal to assist in this frantic endeavor.
How to Complete the Weekly Challenge
To conquer this weekly challenge in Phasmophobia, you must correctly identify the ghost on the designated map three times. While the specifics may shift with each trial, your mission remains unchanged.
Modifiers of the Do As I Command Weekly Challenge
In this challenge mode, particular rules alter the contract’s dynamics. Here are the essential details to guide your ghost-hunting journey:
- Map: Sunny Meadows
- Starting sanity: 100 percent
- Setup time: None
- Player speed: Normal
- Ghost speed: Normal
- Sanity pill restoration: 50 percent
- Event frequency: Low
- Cursed Possession: All available
- Equipment: All Tier III items.
Mastering the Do As I Command Challenge: Pro Tips
Prepare yourself; this challenge is among the trickier ones in Phasmophobia. Here’s how to enhance your chances of success:
- Utilize Cursed Possessions: With all seven available, don’t shy away from experimenting. There are no penalties for dying in this trial—embrace the chaos.
- Beware of early hunting: The absence of setup time means the ghost could be hunting right away. Place Crucifixes near the ghost room at the onset to protect yourself.
- Team up: Partnering with friends amplifies your survival odds. Together, you can explore more efficiently and gather evidence swiftly.
- Keep pushing forward: Since all equipment is at your disposal, the stakes are low. Keep trying, and pour yourself into each attempt until you succeed.
- Guess sensibly: Some ghosts are harder to identify than others. Even if you’re uncertain, make a guess before leaving and reroll for another attempt.
When Does the Challenge Mode Change?
Mark your calendars—the challenge mode refreshes every Monday at 12am UTC (that’s 6pm CT on Sundays). You have an entire week to tackle each challenge. The rotating schedule means you can always revisit challenges you might have missed.
What Comes Next in Phasmophobia?
The following weekly challenge, running from February 15 to 22, is titled Tortoise and the Hare: Hare. As this challenge strides out, gear up for an exhilarating ride.
Exploring All Weekly Challenge Modes
With a staggering 26 challenge modes in Phasmophobia, each week unveils a new trial with a familiar order—making planning a breeze. Below is a taste of what you’ll face:
| Name | Description | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Lights Out! | Get your candles at the ready, all the lights are out! | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Speed Demons | There must be something in the air, everyone’s going crazy! | Maple Lodge Campsite |
| Detectives Only | Put your detective skills to the test, this ghost is giving nothing away! | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Hide and Seek: Seeker | There’s a very quiet ghost hiding somewhere, can you find it? | Brownstone High School |
| Hide and Seek: Hide! | This ghost wants to play a game, you better hide quick! | Point Hope |
| Frostbitten | It’s so cold that it’s slowing everyone down, including the ghost! | Camp Woodwind |
| Do as I Command | You’ll have to force this ghost to give you evidence, luckily, we’ve found some extra items to help you out. | Grafton Farmhouse |
| Tortoise and the Hare: Hare | Give it your all, this ghost is feeling especially frail. | Bleasdale Farmhouse |
| Tortoise and the Hare: Tortoise | After last week you’re feeling a bit worn out, and to make matters worse, the ghost has recovered! | Grafton Farmhouse |
| Gotta Go Fast! | No hiding, no sanity, get going! | Prison |
| Sanity Survival | Sanity is a scarce resource with no pills or lights. Be careful finding this Nightmare ghost. | 10 Ridgeview Court |
| Speedrun! | Maybe you could start a timer, how quickly can you find this ghost’s identity? | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Survival of the Fittest | You’ve got no pills, no sanity and no evidence to work with. It’s gonna be a tough one! | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Primitive | I’m afraid all of the electronic equipment has short-circuited, you’ll have to make do without | 10 Ridgeview Court |
| Vulnerable | You’ll be going into this one with no defenses, be careful out there. | 13 Willow Street |
| Missed Delivery | We didn’t receive our full equipment delivery this week, so you won’t have everything you might need! | Brownstone High School |
| Audio Only | We’ve managed to get hold of some extra audio equipment. You’ll have to use your ears on this one. | Sunny Meadows Mental Institution |
| Technophilia | We’ve thrown out all of those prehistoric items, this contract is all about technology! | Bleasdale Farmhouse |
| No Evidence | These ghosts really don’t wanna help you out, but we’re sure you’re up to the task. | Grafton Farmhouse |
| The Apocalypse Draws Near | The hardest possible challenge, but with normal investigator speed. Good luck. | Sunny Meadows Mental Institution (Restricted) |
| Slow and Steady | This ghost may be slow, but it’s angry. Keep on your toes! | Camp Woodwind |
| Paranormal Paparazzi | You’ve got cameras, lights and sound. Find that ghost type! | Point Hope |
| Hide and Seek: Extreme | This ghost wants to play a game, you better hide. | Camp Woodwind |
| Glow in the Dark | Some of our equipment has stopped working, hopefully this’ll be enough for you to see. | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Deja Vu | This one feels pretty nostalgic, don’t you think? | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Tag! You’re It! | This ghost will chase you immediately, better get running! | Brownstone High School |
Rare Special Challenge Modes
Occasionally, special challenge modes appear, crafted to test new features like maps and equipment. These ephemeral trials bring fresh excitement that’s hard to ignore. Past examples include:
| Name | Description | Map | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Record | Try out the media overhaul in this new challenge, can you get a perfect game? | Bleasdale Farmhouse | June 24 to July 1, 2025 |
| Open For Business | A storm is brewing outside the diner…but is it really safer inside? | Nell’s Diner | Nov. 11 to 16, 2025 |
As you prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, remember: What will you risk in the name of ghost hunting? Are you ready to dive back into the fray?