Phasmophobia's Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is renowned for its intense and terrifying gameplay, designed to push players to their limits. Here's how you can successfully navigate this chilling experience and emerge victorious.
How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia
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Survival of the Fittest stands out as one of the toughest challenges in Phasmophobia due to the severe limitations it imposes on players. The objective is to correctly identify the ghost without relying on traditional evidence or the comfort of sanity.
This challenge takes place at 42 Edgefield Road, a house-style map known for its narrow corridors, blind corners, and claustrophobic atmosphere, making ghost tracking and evasion particularly challenging.
Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia
Upon entering the location, be aware of the specific rules in play. Traditional evidence collection is off the table since your equipment does not include standard tools like Ghost Writing Books or DOTs Projectors, nor Video Cameras for additional angles.
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Instead, you'll need to focus on the ghost's unique behaviors, such as its movement speed, ghost model, and other traits. Utilize the provided tools effectively; for instance, the Parabolic Microphone can pick up specific ghost sounds, Salt can reveal a Wraith's presence, and lighting three Firelights in a row might uncover an Onyro. For a detailed guide on ghost behaviors without evidence, refer to our comprehensive cheat sheet.
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You begin this challenge with virtually no setup time—just five seconds—and zero sanity, making you an immediate target for ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be replenished, despite the two Sanity Medications you're given. The ghost will exhibit high activity, and events will occur frequently, aiding in your observation of its behavior. Remember, the ghost's favorite room will remain constant throughout the challenge.
Most doors start partially open, complicating location detection, but the fuse box will be functional and on from the start. All nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road are available, offering ample opportunities to hide during hunts.
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The challenge provides one Cursed Possession, the Monkey Paw. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidence and ghost types in your Journal, improving your chances of a correct guess. However, this comes at a high risk: temporary blindness and deafness, followed by a Cursed Hunt. This strategy is best suited for group play, where one player can act as a decoy.
How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
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To engage with Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, select 'Apply', and ensure you choose 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. To earn the full reward of $5,000, you must successfully complete the challenge three times, with the sole requirement being the correct identification of the ghost.
When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?
The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC, but for North American players, it effectively begins on Sunday evening at:
- 5:00 pm Pacific Time
- 6:00 pm Mountain Time
- 7:00 pm Central Time
- 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Ensure you complete your current challenge before this reset to receive credit.
Phasmophobia is available now on PC, offering a thrilling experience for those brave enough to face its ghosts.
