Phasmophobia has been in early access since September 2020, and there are still many updates planned before it officially launches. One of these updates is Horror 2.0, and if you haven't been around since the start, you may be unfamiliar with what it is.
The Horror 2.0 update used to be discussed fairly frequently, but since it was delayed many times, it has since become a more obscure update that only longtime players of the game are super familiar with. It's a pretty exciting expansion that will completely reshape the game, so if you're eager to learn more about it, here's what Horror 2.0 is in Phasmophobia.
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What is the Horror 2.0 update for Phasmophobia?
The Horror 2.0 update is a planned update that will completely overhaul key gameplay aspects in Phasmophobia. This includes ghost models, ghost events, ghost interactions, ghost hunts, and all other key ghost features. The goal of the entire update is to make the game a lot scarier and more detailed.
This major update has been planned since 2021. After many delays, Phasmophobia's biggest update entered development on May 21, 2025. It still has quite a way to go before release, but it's officially being worked on now.
All Phasmophobia Horror 2.0 update features
So far, we only have a general idea of what Horror 2.0 will entail, including several overhauls and additions to key gameplay features, most of which are focused on the ghost. Everything included in this update is designed to rework the horror aspects of the game and to make ghost-hunting a lot scarier overall. Here's everything we know will be included in this update so far.
- New ghost models
- Changes to ghost hunts
- Changes to ghost events
- Changes to ghost interactions
- New hallucinations feature
- New death scenes
- New death animations
- New sounds
Additional features will likely be unveiled as Horror 2.0 gets closer to actually launching. As any new additions are unveiled for this massive overhaul, we'll add them here.
When is Horror 2.0 for Phasmophobia?
Horror 2.0 is currently slated for release sometime in 2026. There's no official release date yet, and this update is only in the concept phase, so its release is likely quite a way off. Since it's likely slated to launch with the official full release of Phasmophobia, it likely won't be released until later in the year.
According to the Phasmophobia roadmap, the Horror 2.0 update will drop whenever it's ready to go. If the devs do decide to plan ahead, though, I could see it being released in September 2026 to celebrate the six-year anniversary. This update, releasing alongside the game officially exiting early access, seems like the perfect way to commemorate the occasion.
If you want to keep up with when this update might be released, the official Phasmophobia Trello board is the best place to check. The devs have cards up for all planned features, and they're moved around as they get closer to release. As soon as Horror 2.0 enters the closed beta testing column, there won't be long left to wait.
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