Phasmophobia is Kinetic Games’ co-op psychological horror game for up to four players. Here is everything confirmed about ghost hunting on Xbox and the Ghost Hunts for Hearts charity event.
Last updated: 7 November 2026.
Our Phasmophobia game hub collects the essentials.
What is Phasmophobia?
You play as a paranormal investigator, exploring haunted locations and collecting evidence to identify the ghost. Each ghost type has its own traits and abilities, so recognising the signs is part of every investigation.
Equipment includes EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes, thermometers and night vision cameras. You can search inside the building or support your team from the truck using CCTV and motion sensors. Cursed possessions can offer information or abilities at the cost of your sanity.
Which Xbox consoles can play it?
Phasmophobia is available on Xbox Series X|S through the official Xbox Store listing.
Is Phasmophobia still in Game Preview?
The Xbox Store lists Phasmophobia as a Game Preview title. That means it is a work in progress: the store warns that it may change over time and may or may not release as a final product.
Can you play solo or with friends?
Yes. The Xbox Store lists single-player and online multiplayer for two to four players. Teams can split responsibilities between collecting evidence in the haunted location and monitoring the investigation from the truck.
Can you change the difficulty?
Yes. Alongside preset difficulties and daily and weekly challenges, custom difficulty settings let you tailor an investigation to your group, with rewards adjusted to match.
Who makes Phasmophobia?
Phasmophobia is developed and published by Kinetic Games.
What happened in Ghost Hunts for Hearts 2026?
Ghost Hunts for Hearts ran from 26 October to 2 November 2026, supporting the American Heart Association through its Heart Liive initiative. Kinetic Games announced on 6 November that the community had raised more than $230,000, compared with more than $100,000 in 2025.
More than 500 streamers signed up, which Kinetic described as Heart Liive’s biggest response to a creator fundraising campaign. Viewers of participating fundraising streams could earn an event-exclusive Advocate ID Card and Badge during the event.
What reward did the charity milestone unlock?
The event’s $200,000 fundraising target was surpassed, unlocking an animated version of the Advocate ID Card and Badge for all Phasmophobia players, according to Kinetic Games. The announcement did not explain how Xbox players claim the set, so an Xbox-specific claim method is unconfirmed.
Our Ghost Hunts for Hearts news story covers the charity result.
Sources: Xbox Store, Kinetic Games’ charity announcement, Kinetic Games.
