: Lowered the monetary reward for certain photos and reduced the volume of the truck radio and main menu audio.
The update included various bug fixes to improve general game stability following its massive initial surge in popularity. Historical Context At the time of v0.174, the game was still in its infancy:
: The volume of the Truck radio and the main menu audio was lowered for player comfort. Photo Rewards Phasmophobia v0.174
The most detailed resource for this specific version's changes is the 0.174 Phasmophobia Wiki entry .
: Added text on the inventory screen to display the maximum amount of items you can add to a mission. : Lowered the monetary reward for certain photos
Furthermore, v0.174 revolutionizes the core gameplay loop through the introduction of "Cursed Possessions." These six unique items—including the Tarot Cards, Haunted Mirror, and Ouija Board—fundamentally alter the risk-reward dynamic. Previously, players relied strictly on professional equipment to identify the ghost. Now, these Cursed Possessions offer shortcuts to vital information at a steep cost to the player's sanity or safety. This addition forces players to make tactical decisions under pressure, adding a layer of strategic depth. A team might choose to gamble with the Tarot Cards to locate the ghost room instantly, but the potential for a "Death" card or a sanity drain introduces a thrilling volatility that standard equipment lacks.
For the competitive "Nightmare" and "Insanity" difficulty players, the most important changes are the hidden balance tweaks Photo Rewards The most detailed resource for this
As of April 2026, Phasmophobia v0.174 represents a refined stage of the game's ongoing "Horror Engine" overhaul, focusing on deep immersion and technical stability.