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 find out 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.
Table of contents
- Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 3 to 10)
- How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia
- All The Apocalypse Draws Near weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
- Phasmophobia The Apocalypse Draws Near weekly challenge mode tips
- When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
- Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia
- All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
- Special challenge modes in Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 3 to 10)
From May 10 to 17, the weekly challenge is The Apocalypse Draws Near in Phasmophobia. This trial is very similar to No Evidence, making it one of the toughest challenges you can attempt. In this one, you have no evidence and no sanity, but a superb supply of the best gear to help you out.
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 in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.
All The Apocalypse Draws Near 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.
- Map: Sunny Meadows Restricted
- Starting sanity: Zero percent
- Sanity drain speed: 200 percent
- Sanity medication restoration: Zero percent
- Setup time: None
- Player speed: 100 percent
- Ghost speed: 150 percent
- Evidence given: None
- Weather: Heavy Rain
- Fuse box state: Broken
- Cursed Possession: None
- Equipment: All Tier III items.
- Sound Recorder, DOTS Projector, Flashlight, Head Gear, Sanity Medication, Ghost Writing Book, Igniter, Thermometer, UV Light, Tripod, Motion Sensor, Firelight, Crucifix, Incense, Parabolic Microphone, Salt, Spirit Box, Photo Camera, EMF Reader, Sound Sensor, and Video Camera.
- Missing equipment: None, but Flashlights and UV Lights don’t work
Phasmophobia The Apocalypse Draws Near weekly challenge mode tips
This is one of the trickier challenges in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips you can employ to help you get it done.
- Make sure you select the right map. This challenge can only be completed on Sunny Meadows Restricted, not regular Sunny Meadows, so make sure you select the right one so your progress counts. These two have very similar names and layouts, so it’s an easy mistake to make.
- Bring all your equipment to the front door. Before you start investigating, bring all of the items you need to the front door. It can be a bit annoying to do, but bringing all of your items to the front door early on buys you back a lot of time throughout the match. It’s especially important here since you have no setup time at all to work with.
- Use the Tier III Firelight to see. All Flashlights and UV Lights are permanently broken in this trial, so the only light you can keep with you to see is the Tier III Firelight. Keep an Igniter with you and use this helpful lantern to find your way around.
- Watch for unofficial evidence, behaviors, and patterns. Although the ghost won’t give you any real evidence, unofficial evidence is always present, so this is what you need to focus on to succeed here. Look for clues like The Mimic’s fake Ghost Orbs, the Wraith’s refusal to step in Salt, and the Phantom’s refusal to appear in photos to catch the culprit here.
- Be wary of early hunters. There’s no setup time in this one, so it’s possible that you may be hunted as soon as you step on the map. Have a plan of action ready at all times in case a hunt occurs, ensuring you’re ready to deter them somehow, then run or hide as needed.
- Use defensive tools to stay safe. Your Crucifixes should be placed in the ghost room as soon as possible. Incense should be kept nearby and deployed when needed, and Salt should be ready to be placed to deter the ghost as needed. The ghost will try to hunt you frequently because of your low sanity, so be ready to do everything in your power to stay alive through it.
- 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 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 May 17 to 24, will be Slow and Steady. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week’s featured one ends.
All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
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.
| Name | Description | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Lights Out! | Get your candles at the ready, all the lights are out! | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Speed Demons | There must be something in the air, everyone’s going crazy! | Maple Lodge Campsite |
| Detectives Only | Put your detective skills to the test, this ghost is giving nothing away! | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Hide and Seek: Seeker | There’s a very quiet ghost hiding somewhere, can you find it? | Brownstone High School |
| Hide and Seek: Hide! | This ghost wants to play a game, you better hide quick! | Point Hope |
| Frostbitten | It’s so cold that it’s slowing everyone down, including the ghost! | Camp Woodwind |
| Do as I Command | You’ll have to force this ghost to give you evidence, luckily, we’ve found some extra items to help you out. | Grafton Farmhouse |
| Tortoise and the Hare: Hare | Give it your all, this ghost is feeling especially frail. | Bleasdale Farmhouse |
| Tortoise and the Hare: Tortoise | After last week you’re feeling a bit worn out, and to make matters worse, the ghost has recovered! | Grafton Farmhouse |
| Gotta Go Fast! | No hiding, no sanity, get going! | Prison |
| Sanity Survival | Sanity is a scarce resource with no pills or lights. Be careful finding this Nightmare ghost. | 10 Ridgeview Court |
| Speedrun! | Maybe you could start a timer, how quickly can you find this ghost’s identity? | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Survival of the Fittest | You’ve got no pills, no sanity and no evidence to work with. It’s gonna be a tough one! | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Primitive | I’m afraid all of the electronic equipment has short-circuited, you’ll have to make do without | 10 Ridgeview Court |
| Vulnerable | You’ll be going into this one with no defenses, be careful out there. | 13 Willow Street |
| Missed Delivery | We didn’t receive our full equipment delivery this week, so you won’t have everything you might need! | Brownstone High School |
| Audio Only | We’ve managed to get hold of some extra audio equipment. You’ll have to use your ears on this one. | Sunny Meadows Mental Institution |
| Technophilia | We’ve thrown out all of those prehistoric items, this contract is all about technology! | Bleasdale Farmhouse |
| No Evidence | These ghosts really don’t wanna help you out, but we’re sure you’re up to the task. | Grafton Farmhouse |
| The Apocalypse Draws Near | The hardest possible challenge, but with normal investigator speed. Good luck. | Sunny Meadows Mental Institution (Restricted) |
| Slow and Steady | This ghost may be slow, but it’s angry. Keep on your toes! | Camp Woodwind |
| Paranormal Paparazzi | You’ve got cameras, lights and sound. Find that ghost type! | Point Hope |
| Hide and Seek: Extreme | This ghost wants to play a game, you better hide. | Camp Woodwind |
| Glow in the Dark | Some of our equipment has stopped working, hopefully this’ll be enough for you to see. | 42 Edgefield Road |
| Deja Vu | This one feels pretty nostalgic, don’t you think? | 6 Tanglewood Drive |
| Tag! You’re It! | This ghost will chase you immediately, better get running! | Brownstone High School |
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.
| Name | Description | Map | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Record | Try out the media overhaul in this new challenge, can you get a perfect game? | Bleasdale Farmhouse | June 24 to July 1, 2025 |
| Open For Business | A storm is brewing outside the diner…but is it really safer inside? | Nell’s Diner | Nov. 11 to 16, 2025 |
