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. Table of contentsPhasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 24 to 31)How to complete the weekly challenge in PhasmophobiaAll Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge modifiers in PhasmophobiaPhasmophobia Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge mode tipsWhen does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?Next weekly challenge mode in PhasmophobiaAll weekly challenge modes in PhasmophobiaSpecial challenge modes in Phasmophobiahttps://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 24 to 31) Screenshot by Destructoid From May 24 to 31,  the weekly challenge is Paranormal Paparazzi in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, you’ve got lots of high-quality video, light, and sound equipment, but you’re missing some of the most important items, like Sanity Medication and Incense. 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 Paranormal Paparazzi 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: Point Hope Starting sanity: 100 percent Sanity drain speed: 150 percent Hiding spots: Lots Setup time: Two minutes Ghost speed: Normal Cursed Possession: Monkey Paw Equipment: Mix of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III items. Tier I: Ghost Writing Book and DOTS Projector. Tier II: Sound Sensor, Head Gear, Spirit Box, and Parabolic Microphone. Tier III: Sound Recorder, Igniter, Tripod, Video Camera, Motion Sensor, Firelight, Ultraviolet, Flashlight, and Photo Camera. Missing Equipment: Salt, Sanity Medication, EMF Readers, Thermometers, Crucifixes, and Incense. Screenshot by Destructoid Phasmophobia Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge mode tips This is one of the trickier challenges in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips you can employ to help you get it done. Learn Point Hope’s layout. The 10 levels of this massive winding lighthouse map are extremely tricky to navigate if you’re not familiar with this location. Before attempting this trial, load a custom version of the game with the friendly ghost option turned on to freely explore this map and learn everything there is to know about it. Use your fancy Motion Sensors and Sound Sensors to find the ghost. The Paranormal Paparazzi challenge grants you an array of advanced technological items, so make use of them to quickly find the ghost. I recommend using all of your Motion Sensors and Sound Sensors right away to make finding the ghost easier. You can place one on each level to see where you pick up activity, and move them around to check other areas as needed. Bring all your equipment to the front door. Before you start investigating, bring all of the items you need to the front door. It can be a bit annoying to do, but bringing all of your items to the front door early on buys you back a lot of time throughout the match. 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 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 May 31 to June 7, will be Hide and Seek: Extreme. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week’s featured one

May 25, 2026 - 15:00
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.

Table of contents
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Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 24 to 31)
Screenshot by Destructoid From May 24 to 31,  the weekly challenge is Paranormal Paparazzi in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, you’ve got lots of high-quality video, light, and sound equipment, but you’re missing some of the most important items, like Sanity Medication and Incense.

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 Paranormal Paparazzi 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: Point Hope
  • Starting sanity: 100 percent
  • Sanity drain speed: 150 percent
  • Hiding spots: Lots
  • Setup time: Two minutes
  • Ghost speed: Normal
  • Cursed Possession: Monkey Paw
  • Equipment: Mix of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III items.
    • Tier I: Ghost Writing Book and DOTS Projector.
    • Tier II: Sound Sensor, Head Gear, Spirit Box, and Parabolic Microphone.
    • Tier III: Sound Recorder, Igniter, Tripod, Video Camera, Motion Sensor, Firelight, Ultraviolet, Flashlight, and Photo Camera.
  • Missing Equipment: Salt, Sanity Medication, EMF Readers, Thermometers, Crucifixes, and Incense.
Screenshot by Destructoid
Phasmophobia Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge mode tips
This is one of the trickier challenges in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips you can employ to help you get it done.

  • Learn Point Hope’s layout. The 10 levels of this massive winding lighthouse map are extremely tricky to navigate if you’re not familiar with this location. Before attempting this trial, load a custom version of the game with the friendly ghost option turned on to freely explore this map and learn everything there is to know about it.
  • Use your fancy Motion Sensors and Sound Sensors to find the ghost. The Paranormal Paparazzi challenge grants you an array of advanced technological items, so make use of them to quickly find the ghost. I recommend using all of your Motion Sensors and Sound Sensors right away to make finding the ghost easier. You can place one on each level to see where you pick up activity, and move them around to check other areas as needed.
  • Bring all your equipment to the front door. Before you start investigating, bring all of the items you need to the front door. It can be a bit annoying to do, but bringing all of your items to the front door early on buys you back a lot of time throughout the match.
  • 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 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 May 31 to June 7, will be Hide and Seek: Extreme. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week’s featured one ends.

All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
Screenshot by Destructoid 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?
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.
Tortoise and the Hare: Hare
Give it your all, this ghost is feeling especially frail.
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!
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
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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