What is the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia?

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 see 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.

Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (Nov. 30-Dec. 7)

From Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, the weekly challenge is Hide and Seek: Extreme in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, the ghost is ready to hunt you almost as soon as you step through the door. The odds are stacked against you right from the start, so you have to hide and investigate diligently to successfully win this trial.

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 present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.

All Hide and Seek: Extreme 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 about this trial.

• Map: Camp Woodwind
• Starting sanity: Zero percent
• Sanity drain speed: 100 percent
• Hiding spots: Few
• Setup time: One minute
• Ghost speed: 150 percent
• Cursed Possession: Monkey Paw
• Equipment: Mix of Tier I and Tier II items.
  • Tier I: Sound Recorder, Igniter, Head Gear, Firelight, Flashlight, Motion Sensor, Parabolic Microphone, Sound Sensor, Salt, Video Camera, and Ghost Writing Book.
  • Tier II: Crucifix, EMF Reader, Thermometer, Photo Camera, DOTS Projector, Spirit Box, and Tripod.
• Missing Equipment: Sanity Medication, Incense, Flashlight, and UV Light.

Phasmophobia Hide and Seek: Extreme weekly challenge mode tips

The Hide and Seek: Extreme challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips to help you get it done.

• Learn Camp Woodwind’s layout. It’s one of the smallest maps you can visit, but knowing the exact layout is crucial for success. If you aren’t familiar with it, you won’t know where to run to during ghost hunts, and you’ll likely end up caught before you manage to figure it out. Before attempting this trial, load a custom version of the game with the friendly ghost option turned on to freely explore this map and learn everything there is to know about it.
• Find hiding spots ahead of time. There aren’t many spots you can hide around this small map with limited obstructions, so be sure to scout out some spots you can use before starting this challenge.
• Loop the map during hunts. Camp Woodwind is essentially one giant circle, so you can generally loop around it endlessly to escape the ghost during hunts. Focus on breaking line of sight with the ghost as you go to ensure this extra-fast version of it can’t catch you.
• Watch for hunt patterns and unofficial evidence. Successfully catching actual evidence is tough since the ghost will hunt you constantly. Watch out for unofficial evidence and unique hunting patterns to have a better chance at identifying the ghost. Poltergeists throw an item every 0.5 seconds during hunts, Banshees target only one player until they’re deceased, Wraiths never step in Salt, Onis can’t perform the airball event, and so on for most other ghosts. Learn the specific behaviors that make each ghost different and use them to catch the ghost.
• 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 make a 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 Dec. 7 to 14, will be Glow in the Dark. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week’s featured one, Hide and Seek: Extreme, 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 exactly the same, so it’s easy to know which one is coming next. Here are all of the challenges you may face in Phasmophobia.

Special challenge modes

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.