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“Chronicle” Update for ‘Phasmophobia’ Out Today! [Trailer]
After a month of waiting, Kinetic Games has finally released the “Chronicle” update for Phasmophobia across PC and consoles. The update brings a host of exciting gameplay changes and quality of life improvements, including all new sound equipment and significant changes to the way ghost hunters can capture evidence.
As mentioned previously, Chronicle overhauls how Media is gathered and rewarded in Phasmophobia. For the first time, players will have access to the Sound Recorder, a brand new piece of equipment designed to record unique paranormal sounds, alongside two new types of media – video and sound recordings.
The all new journal will see the Photos tab replaced with a Media tab featuring three new sections – Photos, Videos and Sound Recordings – with any photographic, audio or visual evidence logged in the corresponding pages.
Players can use the aforementioned Sound Recorder to capture a range of sounds from ghost events, spirit box responses, and more. Using the updated journal, they can listen back to their recordings, letting them discover helpful clues.
Those with quick reflexes and a keen eye will be able to capture creepy happenings using the video recorder. The CCTV system found within the truck has also been completely overhauled, with players now able to view five different live camera feeds at once.
If that wasn’t enough, the Chronicle update will also offer a range of unique challenges throughout the year, from update launch challenges and equipment focused challenges with improvements to optional objectives.
In addition to the update, Kinetic Games has also unveiled a new look at the Grafton Farmhouse rework. Set in an isolated farmland, Grafton’s revamp will introduce an eerie new attic, as well as re-themed rooms and redesigned layouts throughout. The revamped location will be released later this year.
Phasmophobia is available now on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and PS VR2, and the Xbox Series.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.