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• Patch Notes·1 Sept 2026Official

  Sanctified Cross Rework (v0.9.8.1_d)!

  v0.9.8.1_d is now LIVE Fixes: Nasnas could burst without a target Additions/Changes: Added AMD FSR4 Upscaling setting (DX12 required) Added AMD FSR4 Frame Generation setting (DX12 required) Updated Nvidia DLSS to 4.5 Added Nvidia Reflex setting Added Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation setting (DX12 required) Sanctified Cross Rework! Sanctified Cross Rework Passive effectHolding, carrying, throwing, or being near a cross slows anxiety gain.Doesn't require the cross to be placed.Passive effect is disabled when cross is flipped or desecrated. Ghost interactionA cross placed in the favorite room can be flipped by the ghost.Ghost interaction has been substantially increased.Ghost-flipped cross still provides favorite-room confirmation/photo credit. DesecrationPlayer can manually flip a placed cross in the favorite room.This triggers a Desecrated Hunt.Desecrated cross is consumed permanently, removed from global inventory and unavailable next contract.Desecrated cross photo anomaly type (limited to 1 per contract) Desecrated cross gets a distinctive visual effect, making its altered state obvious. Desecrated Hunt Ghost teleports to a random valid location within a predetermined radius of the cross, rather than directly on it. 50–100% of interior doors are randomly selected, slammed shut, and locked. Exterior doors behave normally for a hunt (locked). Fixed 75-second hunt duration, ignoring difficulty hunt-duration settings. Obsidian Shield is ineffective (ghost blows it out upon lighting or if already lit). Holy Water works normally.
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• Patch Notes·23 Aug 2026Official

  v0.9.8.1_c HOTFIX

  v0.9.8.1_c HOTFIX Fixes Puca hunt behavior issues Cameras would freeze in some situations when viewed from the CCTV Laptop Ghost could be blocked by the wireless camcorder Player's camera vignette effect was no longer present when nearing stamina exhaustion Some ghosts could interact with the floodlights in Abaddon Hallows and Aspen Heights that shouldn't Stevie is back
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• Patch Notes·21 Aug 2026Official

  v0.9.8.1_b

  Ghost Identifier Bhoot's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Demon's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Tariaksuq's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Forgotten's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Cameras Cameras will now start in IR Mode by default.Opening the Phantom Detect app will display the last camera you were viewing Custom Difficulty ModifierYou can now select a forced ghost type under custom difficulty settings. Specific Ghost: If you select a specific ghost, you are guaranteed to get that ghost. Prefer New: New ghost types have an increased chance of being selected, but not guaranteed. None: All ghost types have an equal chance of being selected. Selecting a specific ghost will not allow you to receive rewards for that game, nor will it unlock the ghost in your guide. CellphoneAdded a Hot Key for the Cellphone Flash (by default, "L")Ghost GuideAdded a Ghost Guide app to the laptop. Players can now view both locked and unlocked ghosts from the Ghost Guide.Unlocked ghosts will display their name. Locked ghosts will continue to display as "???". The Ghost Guide will now keep track of how many times you've successfully identified each ghost.Ghost Changes Puca can now copy 12 distinct hunting behaviors from other ghosts during hunts.HQ Added several new items for players to decorate and customize their HQ. Added Fish Tanks and Terrariums as new HQ customization options.Content Creator Program Fixed all Content Creator Brand Kits.QoL:Map selection randomness has been adjusted to allow for less Abaddon Hallows.
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• Announcements·15 Aug 2026Official

  Version 0.9.8.1 - Orbs and Apparitions

  7 New GhostsSeven new entities have made their way to The Other Side, each bringing their own behaviors and characteristics to uncover:AtaphoiHupiaMaridNasnasPucaSluaghWiedergangerGhost Orbs Are Here Ghost Orbs have been added as a brand-new evidence type!Ghost Orbs are normally invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen using infrared vision, adding another reason to keep an eye on your cameras.Ghost Orbs are normally only visible through infrared vision.Orbs can also be photographed using the cellphone camera flash.New Remote Camera SystemA new remotely viewable camera has been added, giving investigators another way to monitor paranormal activity from a safer distance.Supports both visible light and infrared modes.Infrared mode can be used to spot Ghost Orbs.Camera modes can be changed remotely from the vehicle laptop.Live feeds can be viewed through the Phantom Detect app.New Equipment: Wireless CamcorderThe new Wireless Camcorder can be mounted directly to a tripod for easier placement and monitoring.The Wireless Camcorder can be mounted to the tripod.The tripod can be picked up and carried while the camera remains attached. Dynamic Light DetectionLighting now has a much more direct impact on both players and paranormal activity.Players are now given a dynamic Light Contribution Score based on how illuminated they actually are, rather than simply whether they are standing inside a room with the lights on.The more illuminated you are, the slower your anxiety increases.Standing directly near a light source provides more protection than simply being somewhere in a lit room.Multiple nearby light sources can contribute to your overall illumination.Your score updates dynamically as you move through the environment or lighting conditions change.Ghosts can also react to lighting in new ways. Depending on the ghost and the situation, light may now influence its behavior, creating new reasons to consider where you're standing, which lights are active, and how much d...
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• Announcements·26 Jun 2026Official

  What's coming next?

  What's Next?The Custom Difficulty Update launched just over a week ago, but we're already hard at work on what's coming next.New GhostsOur next major update introduces 7 brand-new ghost types for Identify, each inspired by real-world folklore and designed with unique behaviors that will challenge even experienced investigators.Nas NasKnown for its relentless speed, the Nas Nas darts and lunges with unpredictable bursts of movement, losing distances in an instant, and turning any encounter into a race.AtaphoiA restless spirit from ancient Greek lore, believed to bring misfortune and sickness to the living. Investigators report rarely seeing the Ataphoi in full form.HupiaA spirit from Tino folklore, the Hupia is a nocturnal spirit, known to be incredibly active after-dark. Investigators report feeling ill-prepared for the aggression the Hupia shows.WiedergangerA spirit that returns to the living world with unfinished business, the Wiederganger is tied to vengeance, or unrest, bringing increased dread to those who seek it out.MaridA powerful spirit from Arabic folklore, the Marid is believed to wield great supernatural influence, bringing misfortune and twisting outcomes to those who encounter it.The SluaghA host of restless spirits in Irish and Scottish folklore, said to travel together as a dark force.The PúcaKnown for its unpredictable and mischievous nature, often toying with the living for its own amusement.Each ghost will have their own behaviors, unique to their real-life lore.New Equipment & EvidenceAlongside these new ghosts comes one of our most requested additions.Wireless CamcorderThe Wireless Camcorder will allow investigators to monitor locations remotely, working seamlessly with our surveillance systems to open up new investigative strategies.Ghost OrbsGhost Orbs are joining the evidence roster, but not in the way you might expect. Rather than feeling like simple floating particles, we're designing them to behave naturally and feel genuinely unsettling w...
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