The equipment store was recreated to resemble an online shopping basket, adding "all equipment" buttons and "auto-add" features for faster lobby preparation.
The "Tempest" era focused heavily on environmental immersion. New were introduced, including realistic raindrops on windows and improved fog quality for better visual clarity. These changes, combined with the removal of "safe" hiding spots, forced players to engage more deeply with the haunting atmosphere rather than relying on established exploits. Tempest | Update v0.8.1.0 - SteamDB PHASMOPHOBIA TEMPEST V0.8.1 ONLINE PC(2020)
UV effects were updated with new shaders that fade over time, and the Crucifix received new textures and sound effects for more immersive use. Impact on Gameplay Atmosphere The equipment store was recreated to resemble an
Teleports the ghost to its room and locks it in for one minute, but subsequently triggers a hunt and locks the player in their current room. These changes, combined with the removal of "safe"
Reward multipliers were capped at 15x to prevent players from "min-maxing" custom games for unfair progression.