Summary
The Xbox Series X will be the only console capable of runningPhasmophobiaat 120 FPS. Kinetic Games made this announcement ahead of the impending release ofPhasmophobiaon Microsoft’s and Sony’s latest machines.
Considered by many to be one of thebest supernatural horror gameson the market,Phasmophobiais a co-op survival title that tasks players with investigating haunted locations. The Unity-powered experience, which entered early access in late 2020, is set to finally launch on modern consoles and the PlayStation VR2 headset on October 29. As this date nears, more information regarding the performance profiles of the upcoming console versions has been revealed online.
Announced on the game’s Twitter account,Phasmophobia’s Balanced and Performance Modes will target 4K 60 FPS on both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but the latter will be the only console capable of achieving 120 FPS on compatible displays. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S should be able to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p, according to the post. As for the PS VR2 build ofPhasmophobia, the headset will have a base framerate of 60 FPS at a native resolution of 2,000 x 2,040 pixels per eye. However, that framerate can be doubled using reprojection, the VR technology that artificially generates frames oftentimes at the cost of clarity and increased player susceptibility to motion sickness.
Which Consoles Will Run Phasmophobia at 120 FPS?
In a post on the official PlayStation blog, developer Kinetic Games revealed that its hit indie titlePhasmophobiawill have extra features on the PS VR2. Among these is foveated rendering, a technique that allows games to have higher and more stable frame rates through the use of the PS VR2’s eye-tracking system. Those who play on Sony’s VR headset will also have access to the tool belt, a useful accessory designed to simplify item swapping during investigations.
Theconsole versions ofPhasmophobiawere initially supposed to be released in August 2023, but a fire that hit Kinetic Games' UK office resulted in delays. The incident had significantly impacted Kinetic Games' ability to develop, the studio said in a past statement.
According to a recently released FAQ,Phasmophobiawill fully supportcrossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xboxat launch. The feature was added to the PC build of the game through update v.011, which was released on October 28. This major content drop introduces a Halloween event, a new Event Board, and upgraded physics. The latest update forPhasmophobia, also known as the Crimson Eye update, addressed several bugs, delivered quality-of-life improvements, and implemented other tweaks.
Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia is a 4-player, online co-op, 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 may. Use your ghost-hunting equipment to find and record evidence to sell on to a ghost removal team.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.Full Voice Recognition:The Ghosts are listening! Use your actual voice to interact with the Ghosts through Ouija Boards and EVP Sessions using a Spirit Box.Locations:Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts.Game Modes:With 5 default difficulties and hand crafted 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!Co-operate:Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players in this co-op 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.
