Developer Kinetic Games has announced that the Early Access version of the co-op horror game Phasmophobia will launch on October 29. It will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for $19.99. A trailer was also released. Phasmophobia first launched in Early Access on September 18, 2020 for PC via Steam. Them developer also announced that the game has sold over 20 million copies worldwide since launch.
Kinetic Games CEO and lead developer Daniel Knight commented on the announcement in a press release, saying:
“We are so happy to see Phasmophobia enter console early access. The community has been asking for console versions, and has waited a little while for it to happen. The development team at Kinetic Games have worked exceptionally hard to make this request a reality.”
The game’s details:
Phasmophobia is a four-player, online cooperative, 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.
Key Features
Investigate
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.
Play Your Way
Locations – Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts.
Game Modes – With four default difficulties and daily and 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!
Multiplayer
Cooperate – Play alongside your friends with up to four players in this cooperative 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.
Cross-Play – Play alongside your friends on other platforms.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.