Beyond gameplay, v0.174 addressed several early-access stability issues that were plaguing the growing player base.
However, unlike modern iterations where you spawn at the truck with a guaranteed cursed item on a specific pedestal, v0.174 had a grittier randomization. Items could be hidden in drawers, behind washers, or even inside lockers. The tension of searching a high school for 20 minutes only to find a Monkey Paw in a janitor's closet was unique to this build. Phasmophobia v0.174
Phasmophobia update v0.174, released on September 28, 2020, tightened core mechanics by limiting Crucifix uses to two and reworking Smudge Sticks to delay, rather than end, ghost hunts. The patch also increased ghost aggression in larger maps, reduced photo rewards, and improved server stability to address early-access issues. For full details, visit Phasmophobia Wiki Phasmophobia Wiki 0.174 | Phasmophobia Wiki | Fandom Beyond gameplay, v0