Phasmophobia is finally showing signs of life in a way fans have been asking for for years: character customization is coming to the game—and here’s when.
Developers Kinetic Games have officially confirmed the release date for the Player Character Update. The feature will launch on May 5, 2026, simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The exact launch time will be announced later on social media and Discord, but fans are already pumped up: they’ve been waiting for this feature for an unprecedentedly long time.
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What exactly will be added to Phasmophobia on May 5?
The developers are still keeping the full changelog under wraps, but they’ve already shared a few things. And these aren’t just “bug fixes.”
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Appearance customization. A shop will open in the lobby where you can choose one of 12 characters and customize them with clothing, hairstyles, and hair color—almost like in a traditional RPG.
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New animations. Movement has become more natural—you won’t look like a paralyzed robot while running from a ghost. This will only improve the pace of investigations.
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Mechanics rework. The “death room” is being removed—this isn’t just a reduction, but a complete overhaul of its logic. Interaction with the environment and equipment during investigations will also be shaken up. The details are promised to be revealed in the full patch notes on release day.
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Twitch Drops and starting content. From May 5th to May 11th, you can get an exclusive “High Priestess” T-shirt by watching Phasmophobia streams. The store will have a wide range of skins at launch, and the selection is promised to be expanded in future patches.
What time will the update be released in your region?
There’s no official timing yet, but you can estimate based on previous releases—Kinetic Games usually pushes updates into the same window. Here’s a rough schedule for May 5th (based on previous patches):
World Time by Region
If the studio doesn’t change its ways, these figures are your guide. As soon as the exact time is announced, it will be announced on the official Discord channel.
The full patch notes, including minor tweaks and surprises, will be released on the day of the update’s release, May 5th. Judging by what’s been shown, this new feature isn’t just cosmetic, but a serious shake-up of the gameplay. Finally, in Phasmophobia, you can look like a unique ghost hunter rather than a monotonous stalker. A wealth of opportunities for self-expression—and this is just the beginning.
