What is the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia?

If you think you’ve mastered the art of ghost hunting in Phasmophobia, you may be ready to put your skills to the test. Weekly challenge modes are a great way to see just how good you are.

These special trials modify how the game works, usually with rules that make the experience a lot harder. Successfully finishing the challenge gets you plenty of XP and cash, so it’s well worth the effort. Here’s the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia and everything you need to know to beat it.

Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (Jan. 4-11)

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From Jan. 4 to 11, the weekly challenge is Speed Demons in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, both you and the ghost are a lot faster than normal. Everything else in this trial is fairly normal, so it’s not a super daunting one to get done.

How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia

To finish the weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia, you need to correctly identify the ghost present on the featured map three times. The specific changes present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.

All Speed Demons weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia

This challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial.

• Map: Maple Lodge Campsite
• Starting sanity: 100 percent
• Setup time: None
• Player speed: 150 percent
• Ghost speed: 150 percent
• Cursed Possession: Monkey Paw
• Equipment: Mix of Tier I and Tier II items.
  • Tier I: Sanity Medication, Head Gear, Salt, Incense, Firelight, Sound Sensor, and UV Light.
  • Tier II: Sound Recorder, Ghost Writing Book, Crucifix, Parabolic Microphone, DOTS Projector, Flashlight, Spirit Box, Thermometer, Video Camera, EMF Reader, Photo Camera, and Tripod.
• Missing Equipment: Motion Sensors and Igniters.

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Phasmophobia Speed Demons weekly challenge mode tips

This is one of the trickier challenges you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips you can employ to help you get it done.

• Bring all your equipment to the front gate. Before you start investigating, bring all of the items you need to the front door, which is the front gate of the campsite. You have no setup time at all, so if you prepare a bit by gathering the items you need near the front door, you’ll save time and be much more likely to succeed.
• Use Sound Sensors to find the ghost room. Place down all four of them around the map and head back to the truck to see which one picks up noise. Maple Lodge Campsite is a large map, so finding the ghost room on your own will take quite a while. It’s much easier if you narrow down the right area first.
• Place Crucifixes in the ghost room. Once you know where the ghost is, place your Crucifixes around the room for protection. This powerful tool can block a few ghost hunts, so make sure you use it to your advantage.
• Recheck the ghost room frequently. The ghost has a higher likelihood than usual of changing its favorite room in this trial. Because of this, it’s crucial you regularly check whether or not the ghost is still hanging out in the room you believe to be its favorite. If they move, you’ll have to pick up all your gear and find the new location so you can gather evidence.
• Play with friends. Your odds of success are a lot better with allies helping you through this tricky trial. With additional ghost hunters at your side, you can explore the map more quickly, work together to gather evidence, and continue the investigation even if you perish.
• Don’t give up. Since all equipment is provided for free, there’s nothing to lose in this challenge. Because of this, you can keep trying without worrying about losing money or equipment. Give each contract your all and keep at it until you get it done.
• Make an educated guess. Some ghosts are just easier to identify than others, so luck plays a large role in how easy or tough this trial is. You should always make a guess before you leave, then reroll to try again, even if you have no idea what the correct ghost type is.

When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?

The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 6pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it’s available. All challenge modes return regularly since they’re on a rotating schedule, so if you don’t get to finish one, you can always try it again in the future.

Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia

The next weekly challenge mode, which will run for a full week from Jan. 11 to 18, will be Detectives Only. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week’s featured one, Speed Demons, ends.

All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia

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There are 26 challenge modes in Phasmophobia. A different one is available to complete each week, and the challenge order stays identical, so it’s easy to know which one is coming next. Here are all of the challenges you may face in Phasmophobia.

Special challenge modes in Phasmophobia

In addition to the regular challenge modes that rotate in and out on a consistent basis, there are also sometimes special challenge modes that have only ever appeared once and left the rotation afterward. These trials are generally designed for testing out features that are new at the time, like fresh equipment and maps.

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