If you think you’ve nailed ghost hunting in Phasmophobia, it’s time for a reality check. Weekly challenges are perfect for testing your skills and see how well you really know the ropes.
These unique trials change up the game rules, often making things a whole lot trickier. But completing them can earn you a nice stash of XP and cash, making the struggle worthwhile. Let’s break down this week’s challenge in Phasmophobia and how to tackle it.
Phasmophobia Weekly Challenge: Speed Demons (Jan. 4-11)
From Jan. 4 to 11, the challenge is called Speed Demons. Here, both you and the ghost speed up, creating a thrilling chase. Other rules stay mostly the same, so while it’s quick, it’s not impossibly tough.
How to Beat the Weekly Challenge in Phasmophobia
To complete this challenge, you need to correctly identify the ghost on the featured map three times. While each trial introduces slight changes, your ultimate goal remains the same: figure out the ghost’s identity.
Speed Demons Challenge Modifiers
This challenge has some specific rules that tweak how the contract plays out. Here’s what you need to know:
- Map: Maple Lodge Campsite
- Starting sanity: 100 percent
- Setup time: None
- Player speed: 150 percent
- Ghost speed: 150 percent
- Cursed Possession: Monkey Paw
- Available Equipment: A mix of Tier I and Tier II items, including Sanity Medication, Head Gear, Salt, Firelight, and various ghost-hunting tools.
- Missing Equipment: Motion Sensors and Igniters.
Tips for the Speed Demons Challenge in Phasmophobia
This challenge can be quite tricky, but here are some solid tips to help you out:
- Gather Equipment at the Front Gate: Before you start, gather your necessary items at the campsite entrance. With no setup time, this prep can save you precious moments.
- Use Sound Sensors: Deploy all four sensors around the campsite. Head back to the truck to monitor which one picks up sounds. The campsite is large, making sensors a handy tool for finding the ghost quickly.
- Place Crucifixes: Once you find the ghost room, plant crucifixes in there for protection—they can thwart ghost hunts.
- Regularly Check the Ghost Room: Ghosts are known to change their favorite haunt. Keep checking to ensure you’re still in the right spot.
- Cooperate with Friends: Having teammates by your side boosts your chance of success. You can explore faster and keep the hunt going even if one of you goes down.
- Keep Trying: Equipment is provided for free in this challenge, so you can keep going without the worry of losing anything. Go all out and retry until you succeed!
- Make an Educated Guess: Some ghosts are easier to identify; a bit of luck doesn’t hurt! Make your guess before leaving, and don’t hesitate to reroll if needed.
When Does the Challenge Mode Change in Phasmophobia?
The weekly challenge mode refreshes every Monday at 12 am UTC, which is 6 pm CT every Sunday. You get a full week to tackle each challenge. Don’t worry if you miss one; they cycle back regularly.
What’s the Next Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia?
The upcoming challenge, running from Jan. 11 to 18, is Detectives Only. This challenge will pick up right as the Speed Demons challenge ends.
Overview of Weekly Challenges in Phasmophobia
Currently, there are 26 challenge modes available in Phasmophobia. Each week brings a different challenge, and the rotation remains consistent, making it easy to keep track. Here’s a peek at the various challenges you might encounter:
| Name | Description | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Lights Out! | All the lights are out; prepare your candles! | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Speed Demons | Your ghost hunting just got a lot faster! | Maple Lodge Campsite |
| Detectives Only | Test your detective skills; this ghost isn’t giving anything away! | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Hide and Seek: Seeker | The ghost is hiding; can you find it? | Brownstone High School |
| Hide and Seek: Hide! | This ghost loves games; you better hide! | Point Hope |
Are There Special Challenge Modes in Phasmophobia?
Occasionally, special challenge modes appear, often used for testing new features or equipment. They usually only run for a limited time but can be quite fun:
| Name | Description | Map | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Record | Try out the media overhaul in this challenge! | Bleasdale Farmhouse | June 24 to July 1, 2025 |
| Open For Business | A storm brews outside; is it safer inside? | Nell’s Diner | Nov. 11 to 16, 2025 |