The rework of the iconic Bleasdale Farmhouse in Phasomophobia has been released, offering a fresh layout of one of the game’s original maps. Not only that, but the rework brings updated assets and new environmental features to aid players in navigating their surroundings. As part of update v0.12.0.1, this overhaul revitalizes a fan-favorite location and introduces several high-quality improvements designed to enhance immersion. So, how is this update an improvement from previous changes?
Phasomophobia‘s Blasedale Farmhouse Gets Update
The Bleasdale Farmhouse is one of the original maps in Phasomophobia and debuted alongside the game in 2020. Following the rework, this location becomes incredibly more challenging, as fans of the game since its early days will immediately notice its various updates and improvements. To illustrate, the game’s map size was expanded, becoming a medium-sized map by redesigning and enlarging several rooms. Alongside these structural changes, new visual assets and environmental features were also introduced in the update, all of which aimed to heighten the tension and horror.
In the latest update for Phasomophobia, the reworked Bleasdale Farmhouse features motion-sensing exterior lights that are activated when either players or ghosts trigger them. Moreover, the game added a new beaded string door that sways when players or something else passes through it. Additionally, numerous new objects for ghosts to interact with are included in the map. To add tension, the game includes subtle, eerie sounds, which mimic something small scuttling around. Likewise, the update amplifies the scare factor, introducing the ghosts’ ability to ignite non-equipment fire sources, such as candles, campfires, and fireplaces. What’s more, multiple switches found throughout the farmhouse can control certain lights, creating more complexity for players attempting to identify the ghosts’ location.
By transforming the Blasedale Farmhouse into a more dynamic setting, the rework ensures that every ghost encounters feel more intense the ever before. Due to these updates, both veterans and newcomers can have an immersive, thrilling experience as Phasomophobia continues to refine its gameplay. While the update aligns with Kenetic Games’ roadmap for the game this year, it also outlines various planned improvements and additions. Specifically, a complete overhaul for the Grafton Farmhouse map is included in the road map, which is expected to mirror the changes found in Bleasdale Farmhourse. Additionally, major updates focused on player character customization and evidence collection mechanics are highlighted on the road map.
Additional Spooky New Features
Not only did Bleasdate Farmhouse receive terrifying enhancements in the update, but so did other areas of the game. For instance, players and ghosts can be spooked by pianos on various maps due to their ability to produce new interactive sounds. Similarly, paintings contribute to Phasomophobia‘s unsettling atmosphere by falling more realistically. Lastly, the gameplay running smoother as a result of performance improvements being applied to all maps ensures a more immersive experience for players.
Furthermore, the update addresses several bugs found within the game, including the white blocks that appear during multiplayer contract loading screens. Moreover, the instances where players become stuck within the map presented another problem that had to be fixed. For Xbox players, solving the initialization screen issue, which often occurs when no profile picture is set, proved to be another benefit. Although these improvements showcase Kinetic Games’ commitment to refining Phasomophobia, they also ensure a more polished, terrifying experience that all players can enjoy.
Setting Expansion Increases Scare Factor
The Bleasdale Farmhouse rework in Phasomophobia proves successful due to its stunning exterior, which transformed this bleak log cabin into a lavish, modern home. Undergoing a complete remodel, the interior was given elegant rooms and vintage-style furniture, replacing the farmhouse’s familiar, grungy halls. With dark wood paneling lining the walls, the improved map boasts an additional 20 rooms spreading across three levels, allowing players to explore four new areas as a result. As this expansion makes the iconic location one of the most detailed maps in the game, it offers fans of the game endless opportunities for ghostly mischief.
