Phasmophobia Patch Notes: What’s New in Winter’s Jest Update (December 2025)
Hey ghost hunters! Ready to see what’s new in Phasmophobia? The December 16, 2025 update has just landed and boy is it jam packed.
Quick Summary: Key Takeaways
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Winter’s Jest returns (Dec 16 – Jan 6, 2025) |
| Double Rewards | 2x XP and money (Dec 16-23 only) |
| New Ghosts | Obambo, Gallu, and Dayan added |
| Banshee Update | Now female-only (names and models) |
| Nell’s Diner | Unlocks at Level 5 (down from Level 10) |
| Key Fixes | VR teleportation, Ouija Board, Obake fingerprints |
What’s New in Phasmophobia v0.15.5.0?
Back again this year is the Winter’s Jest event. Now through January 6, 2025 you will face off against Krampus on event maps. But this isn’t mere nostalgia—it’s an opportunity for you to collect some serious rewards.
During the first week (December 16-23 at 12 PM GMT), you can earn double XP and over twice as much money from every investigation. That’s right—every single one. Your debriefing screen should say “Winter’s Jest x2” to confirm.
Introducing the New Types of Ghosts You Need to Get Used to
Obambo, Gallu and Dayan join your ghost roster in the update. These supplements widen the scope of your search and spice up the game play.
You’ll notice Banshee behavior changed. She is now only female in names and models. Likewise Krampus is only male during this event.
Major Gameplay Changes That Matter
Nell’s Diner accessibility improved. Was a Level 10+ unlock; now unlocks at Level 5. This creepy map is available much sooner to new players.
Your Journal got cleaner. Ghost types are now displayed alphabetically (English only). Locating that particular ghost just got simpler.
Performance Boost You’ll Actually Feel
RAM optimization across all maps from Kinetic Games. If you’ve been suffering stuttering or frame drops, this update should alleviate that. Your game will be more seamless, particularly for mid-range configuration PCs.
Fixes for the Bugs Ghost Hunters Can’t Stand Anymore
The Ouija Board finally starts spelling out numbers once more. This was an annoying bug because bone hunts were already a nuisance.
You don’t see Obake prints on every ghost. That was blowing up the evidence system. Now only Obake makes those telltale prints.
VR Player Improvements
| Fix | Impact |
|---|---|
| Break room teleportation | Works properly in Nell’s Diner now |
| Police car bug | No more getting stuck outside Nell’s |
| Area teleportation | Correct teleporting across all Nell’s Diner locations |
Nell’s Diner-Specific Fixes
| Issue Fixed | What Changed |
|---|---|
| Power interactions | Objects no longer work when power is off (arcade machine, ATM) |
| TV audio | Sound restored |
| Egg visuals | Eggs actually look like eggs now |
| Japanese text | Leaflets now readable |
| Ghost spawning | Won’t spawn on roof anymore |
Why Winter’s Jest 2025 Is Important For Your Character Building
Double XP events are rare. This one-week-long infusion (Dec 16-23) is your shortcut to accessing Tier 2 and Tier 3 equipment.
A lot of players feel they are in a rut at levels 15-50. The grind is slow with basic gear. This event changes that. You are almost sure to gain 10-15 levels in one evening.
Maximizing Your Double XP Week
| Strategy | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Focus on medium/large maps | Point Hope and Sunny Meadows offer better base rewards that double |
| Complete all objectives | Each objective = 200-300 XP with multiplier active |
| Don’t skip ghost photos | Photos add significant points to final reward |
Technical Improvements Under the Hood
Steam Deck voice chat functions properly when a contract is created. You would have had to reboot previously to get comms up and running.
Fixed CCTV screen crashes with multiple cameras active. This was resulting in disconnection during critical evidence collection events.
Player/Cursor colors are functioning again. You can fully customize what you want and save settings without worry that they won’t be saved.
What Players Are Saying
The feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly favorable. Reddit threads hail the Obake fingerprint fix as an “overdue” correction. Teleportation enhancements are most popular with the VR players.
A few players say the Ouija Board fix isn’t 100% consistent at this point. If you have any troubles, Kinetic Games asks you to submit an issue via their Help Centre.
Upcoming: The Future Of Phasmophobia
The 2025 roadmap promises more. Chronicle Update is constantly on the approach with media system reworks. Grafton Farmhouse rework continues development. Horror 2.0 is still the big 1.0 release goal though.
Seasonal events will continue. Easter, Halloween, and Holiday updates have been confirmed for 2025.
Should You Jump Back In?
Absolutely. Winter’s Jest offers exclusive rewards. Limited Time: Double XP Week (ends December 23). Nell’s Diner repairs put the map into a playable state at least.
If you’ve been on a break from Phasmophobia, this is your re-entry. Just the bug fixes alone make quality of life much better.
Final Thoughts
Phasmophobia v0.15.5.0 turned out to be precisely what players wanted. Winter’s Jest brings festive fun. Double XP accelerates progression. Bug fixes remove frustrating roadblocks.
The three additional ghosts (Obambo, Gallu, Dayan) provide variety without intimidating new players. Game performance boosts are for everyone.
Download the update. Fire up your EMF reader. Krampus is waiting.
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