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Update v0.6.1.0

Update v0.6.1.0 - Patch Notes Update v0.6.1.0 brings new settings, new ghost footstep sounds, improved reward scaling, clearer match results, shop price cuts, ghost balance changes, and a range of bug fixes and visual i

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What changed

5 fixes11 additions29 changes1 removal
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • Balance
addedUpdate v0.6.1.0 - Patch NotesUpdate v0.6.1.0 brings new settings, new ghost footstep sounds, improved reward scaling, clearer match results, shop price cuts, ghost balance changes, and a range of bug fixes and visual improvements across equipment, sounds, maps, and gameplay.
addedNew ContentAdded an FOV slider in Settings.
addedNew ContentAdded new ghost footstep sounds .
changedImprovementsImproved shower water visuals .
addedImprovementsAdded ON/OFF lights to shower/dryer machines so players can tell which machine the ghost has interacted with.
changedImprovementsImproved the reward system. Correct Ghost, Correct Ghost & Alive, Photos, Missions, Participation Rewards and other rewards now properly go towards the Difficulty Multiplier .
Sprint cooldown4seconds3secondsSprint cooldown decreased, buffGhost Event photo value510Ghost Event photo value increased, buffDead Player photo value510Dead Player photo value increased, buffEMF Reader:4020EMF Reader: decreased, nerf

Update v0.6.1.0 - Patch Notes

Update v0.6.1.0 brings new settings, new ghost footstep sounds, improved reward scaling, clearer match results, shop price cuts, ghost balance changes, and a range of bug fixes and visual improvements across equipment, sounds, maps, and gameplay.

New Content

  • Added an FOV slider in Settings.

  • Added new ghost footstep sounds.

Improvements

  • Improved shower water visuals.

  • Added ON/OFF lights to shower/dryer machines so players can tell which machine the ghost has interacted with.

  • Ghost footsteps now realistically change depending on what the ghost is walking on.

  • Improved the reward system. Correct Ghost, Correct Ghost & Alive, Photos, Missions, Participation Rewards and other rewards now properly go towards the Difficulty Multiplier.

  • Daily Bonus, Weekly Challenges and other rewards do not go towards the Difficulty Multiplier.

  • Match Results screen now makes reward breakdowns clearer.

  • Metal doors now have a new unlock sound.

  • Improved EMF Reader visuals.

  • Added a visual indicator for when you are wearing the Headlamp.

  • Added a headphone visual when holding out the EVP.

  • Added an extra 5-second delay after the last player dies before selecting a ghost.

Balance Changes

Jinn

  • Tweaked so it turns off lights and the breaker slightly more often than other ghosts.

  • Tweaked so it turns off lights and the breaker slightly more often than other ghosts.

  • If lights are on and the Jinn cannot hunt, it increases the chance of turning off the breaker each time.

  • Once a hunt is successful, this increased chance resets.

  • If the Jinn attempts to hunt but fails because lights are on, it returns to normal activity for 20 seconds before trying again.

    Myling

  • Taking a photo of a Myling now drains 15 sanity instead of 5.

  • Taking a photo of a Myling during a hunt now makes it disappear for 2 seconds instead of 1.

    Phantom

  • Taking a photo of a Phantom during a hunt now makes it disappear for 2 seconds instead of 1.

  • Sprint cooldown reduced from 4 seconds to 3 seconds.

  • Ghost Event photo value increased from 5 to 10.

  • Dead Player photo value increased from 5 to 10.

Shop Price Cuts

  • EMF Reader: 40 → 20

  • Laser Grid: 65 → 50

  • Possessed Doll: 60 → 50

  • Canvas: 50 → 25

  • EVP: 60 → 35

  • Key: 70 → 40

  • Lighter: 15 → 5

  • Smudge Sticks: 65 → 35

  • Photo Camera: 65 → 25

  • Lantern: 30 → 10

  • Salt: 40 → 30

  • Motion Sensor: 45 → 30

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed weekly challenge rewards displaying $4,000 instead of $2,000.

  • Fixed sound bugs with the Ghost Electronic ability.

  • Dead player now has the correct key bindings.

  • Missions can now be seen on Nightmare and Severed difficulties.

  • Removed Fireplace as an interactive object for the ghost.

  • Added random doors open at the start of the round on Sunset Studios and Motel.

  • Fixed an audio bug where the lantern blow sound could play after picking up a lantern.

  • Fixed one of the female character death animations.

  • Lobby screen volume is now correctly linked to UI volume in Settings.

Source

Steam News / 12 May 2026

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