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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 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.

Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (March 1-8)

gotta go fast! challenge description in phasmophobia
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From March 1 to 8, the weekly challenge is Gotta Go Fast! in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, you have no sanity and no hiding spots, but you do get a helpful speed boost that allows you to traverse the massive map a bit quicker than usual.

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 Gotta Go Fast! 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: Prison
  • Starting sanity: Zero percent
  • Sanity Pill restoration: Zero percent
  • Setup time: None
  • Player speed: 125 percent
  • Ghost speed: 125 percent
  • Hiding places: None
  • Fuse box state: Broken
  • Cursed Possession: Random
  • Equipment: All Tier I items.
    • Tier I: Sound Recorder, Head Gear, Salt, Tripod, Sound Sensor, Ultraviolet, Motion Sensor, Parabolic Microphone, Photo Camera, Spirit Box, DOTS Projector, EMF Reader, Ghost Writing Book, Video Camera, Flashlight, Firelight, and Igniters.
  • Missing Equipment: One Sound Recorder, all Incense, and all Crucifixes.
all challenge equipment hung on wall in phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Gotta Go Fast! weekly challenge mode tips

This is one of the trickier challenges you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips you can employ to help you get it done.

  • Learn the layout of the Prison map. It's a massive area to explore, and quite a maze, but it's much easier to traverse if you're generally familiar with what it looks like. Load into a custom match with the friendly ghost option turned on so you can freely explore without worrying the ghost will kill you.
  • Be wary of early hunters. There's no setup time in this one, so it's possible, although unlikely, that you may be hunted as soon as you step on the map. Try to get Crucifixes down around the ghost room as soon as possible to deter this and also ensure you're always ready to run or hide as needed.
  • Run, don't hide. The one benefit of a massive map like Prison is that you have loads of space to run and loop the ghost. In this trial, it's always better to run than it is to hide. As long as you just keep running, the ghost will eventually end the hunt. Hiding is always a bit risky since it's sometimes tough to tell whether the ghost saw you go into your hiding spot, and there aren't any official hiding spots in this trial anyway.
  • Watch for hunt patterns and unofficial evidence. Successfully catching actual evidence is tough since you have no sanity, so the ghost will hunt you very often. 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 help you 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 March 8 to 15, will be Sanity Survival. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week's featured one ends.

All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia

Map board in Phasmophobia
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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

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