• Added Floating Combat Text (FCT)
  
• Some audio tuning and optimization
  
• Three FCT options in settings with toggle as well
  
• Increase for orb intensity
  
• Changed end of match screen to display all needed evidence rather than only what you didn't confirm
  
• Changed end of match screen to say if the lobby picked the correct phantom and not if just the local player did
  

• Fix for items floating when changing mesh/vanity/ DCing from game ect.
  
• Fix for phantoms not attacking when getting near players
  
• Fix for phantom meshes being doubled
  
• Fix for immune showing up on totems for FCT
  
• Fix for clients seeing phantom at start of game
  

Hotfix Patch 1.2.2

• ALL SETTING SAVES HAVE BEEN RESET FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT
  

• Increased UV Flashlight battery life to 10 minutes
  
• Phantom orbs are less obvious looking and less likely to show up
  
• Audio optimization pass
  
• Graphical optimization pass
  
• Shadow quality added to graphics settings
  
• Anti-Aliasing options simplified
  
• Fog, lighting, and post-processing optimization passes on all maps
  

• Fixed an issue causing Bishop Manor's emissive textures to be brighter than intended
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Nurse Redcliffe's Cleansing Fire ability to do more damage at range than intended
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Nurse Redcliffe's Cleansing Fire ability to damage players through the shelves in ARPA Warehouse
  
• Fixed an issue that broke phantom subtitles
  
• Fixed an issue causing title patch notes to be un-scrollable with mouse
  
• Fixed an issue causing player item animations to break when swapping weapons too quickly
  
• Fixed an issue causing aim assist to work on invisible phantoms
  
• Fixed an issue causing arcana card tool tips to display the wrong text for their rarity
  
• Fixed an issue causing controller sensitivity to be tied to game framerate
  
• Fixed an issue where phone evac wording was incorrectly displaying the destination
  
• Fixed an issue causing vanity items to display the wrong names in store
  
• Fixed the Adrenal Shot hold animation to offset correctly
  

• Implemented equipment pegboards on all maps, improving equipment discovery efficiency.
  
• Updated Yugo's textures to a higher resolution.
  
• Introduced a cross-progression screen catering to new players. This is for players who will be wanting to carry over their progress across all platforms Phantom Hysteria will be released on. Returning players can effortlessly log into their existing accounts by selecting "Yes," whereas selecting "No" will lock your progress to Steam only. (If you select no, this will create a new Account and you will lose all current progress.)
  
• Incorporated shirt and jacket cosmetic slots in preparation for future vanity items.
  
• Added an FOV slider to the Options menu.
  
• Substituted the Arpa Warehouse catwalk with a storage area for enhanced gameplay.
  
• Players now spawn in the training area in P.I.N.E HQ.
  

• Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause a high pitched audio screeching.
  
• Resolved a bug causing players to lose control of their characters when being teleported by Morrigan.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused players to lose control of their character if the phantom execution failed.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Padded Stock arcana card to not work as intended and has now been updated to only increase the damage of salt-based weapons by 5%.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused some in-game badges to be given to all players in a lobby rather than just the player that initiated the action.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused some match related badges to not be rewarded to players if they played on Arpa Warehouse.
  

• Updated all UI menus to be controller accessible.
  
• Introduced in-game badge achievements.
  
• Added Steam achievements for enhanced gaming experience.
  
• New map: ARPA Warehouse
  
• Implemented an aim assist system supporting both controller and Mouse/Keyboard.
  
• Added the Dynamic Controller Sensitive system to enhance gameplay control.
  

• Revamped HUD icon visuals for improved clarity.
  
• Phone is now the primary menu widget and is opened by "Escape" or "Gamepad Start" buttons by default
  
• Adaptive HUD button icons that change based on input method (Controller or Keyboard/Mouse).
  
• Refreshed design and animation of the new Arcana Card.
  
• Revamped the Training area in HQ (Look forward to the upcoming Firing Range!).
  
• General VFX optimization pass
  
• Refined card mechanics: stacks are now removed upon activation and disabled when depleted.
  
• Altered card mechanics to only eliminate slots locked behind new class selection levels.
  
• Implemented a phantom post-process effect upon taking damage, which enhances visibility when shot.
  
• Updated vanity grids for improved aesthetics, featuring accurate display names and updated skin images.
  
• Added "lock" icons to the HUD for locked class abilities, providing clear progression goals.
  
• Refreshed the Monitor model in HQ for a more immersive experience.
  
• Improved Snake mini game performance
  
• Removed EMF Barriers on all maps
  

• Enlarged the player's chest flashlight for better visibility.
  
• Spirit box now fully operational with all pings.
  
• Extended Cross energy duration to last continuously for 20 seconds.
  
• Optimized adrenal shot mechanics: increased healing potency to 20, speed boost decreased to 10%, stamina regen raised to 3 per tick, and buff duration extended to 45 seconds.
  

• Eliminated noise triggers associated with dropping items and reduced noise chance for walking steps.
  
• Rectified RTCP issues to ensure UI sounds are clear and undistorted.
  

Updates

• Slight damage nerf for Lucas
  
• Updated phantom box to only show ghost icon when the voice is evidence
  
• Phantom box subtitles only show for the player holding the phantom box
  
• Updated chest light cookie to be clearer
  
• Removed chestlight malfunction chance for now
  
• Lowered max gamma allowed
  

New vanity items

• Official P.I.N.E Hat
  
• Flat Cap
  
• Jester Hat
  
• Party Glasses
  
• Round Glasses
  
• Cool Glasses
  
• Football Helmet
  
• Hardhat
  
• Pure Gold Skin
  
• Rock Skin
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue with flashlight battery percent wouldn't show up for clients
  
• Fixed issue where some visual effects wouldn't show up on "low" graphics settings
  
• Fixed issue where heartbeat sound would continue after game end
  

New Features

• New Phantom character, "Nurse Redcliffe"
  
• New Phantom model transparency update
  
• Phantom executions and interaction animations are now all in first person
  
• New AI target acquisition system that relies on sight and sound to attack
  
• Phantom AI now have a harder time hearing and seeing players that are crouched
  
• Glowsticks can reveal hunting phantoms in their light
  

Equipment Updates

New hand held flashlight equipment item

• High powered flashlight takes up an equipment slot and has a battery that runs down with use
  

Update to "UV light" equipment item

• UV light now has a battery that runs down with use
  

Chestlight

• Now has a small random chance to malfunction and dim, requiring to be turned off and back on to fix
  

Spirit Box

• The spiritbox can now sometimes pick up on phantom voices (these voices DO NOT count as spiritbox evidence) and now uses phantom character voicelines for evidence. Spiritbox evidence type only occurs if the phantom RESPONDS to you talking to it. There will also be a flashing ghost icon on the spiritbox to indicate a phantom response
  

Class Updates

Shaman

• Player class "Shaman" new level 0 passive "Nature Tuned": Reduced stamina loss and can hear unbanished phantoms
  

General Updates

• Player spawn points moved to saferooms and game now starts when all players move from spawn point
  
• Phantom Hunt alert sound effects removed so phantom hunts are no longer announced or obvious
  
• Added random "Tips" to server travel screen
  
• Added fade out and fade in when a player dies and becomes a ghost themselves
  
• Added AI "Stalking" feature during investigation phase
  
• New UI updates for player bars and phantom health bar that includes cutaway damage animation
  
• New UI "debuff" screen animations for burn damage over time effects
  
• Some new cosmetic hats added to in game store
  
• Phantom voices can no longer be heard globally pre-banishment
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue where the "Survivor", "Flak Jacket", and "Don't Cross the Streams" arcana cards were not working as intended
  
• Fixed issue where phantom would sometimes disappear for long periods of time
  
• Fixed issue where dead players could move around while on the ground
  
• Fixed issue where phantom subtitles would sometimes be wrong
  
• Fixed issue where item animations were delayed for clients resulting in a sluggish feeling
  
• Fixed issue where the toilets would sometimes continue to flush
  
• Fixed issue preventing some players from logging in
  
• Fixed issue preventing the use of some phone buttons
  
• Fixed issue that sometimes punished players for guessing the entity type correctly
  
• Fixed issue that cause Lucas to try to attack players through walls
  

Gameplay Changes

• Vivox integration
  
• Text-to-speech for text chat
  
• New option in contacts section on phone to mute other players
  
• New option in contacts section on phone to deafen yourself
  
• Push-to-talk is available in the audio settings
  
• Can now select device to use for VOIP in audio settings
  
• Added volume slider for player mic adjustments
  
• Added visual indicator when local player is muted or deafened
  
• Added visual indicator when player is speaking
  

Balance Changes

• Morrigan and Molly can now cleave with slash attacks
  

Bug Fixes

• "Coolant Tank" and "Don't Cross the Streams" Arcana cards fixed
  
• Match result screen should properly display XP, Ducats, and Ash received
  
• Fixed Morrigan's locomotion to be smoother
  
• Fixed issue where Phantom swipes would inconsistently connect with crouched players
  
• Disabled Oculus and OpenXR due to issues with users with Oculus tracking causing long load times
  

Gameplay Changes

• Halloween decor has been removed
  
• Cursor size has been updated to be a bit smaller
  
• Party health bars have been added
  
• Added hover over player names
  
• Updated Phantom AI targeting system
  
• Updated Phantom AI detection system to allow players to hide more easily while crouching
  
• Headquarters' lobby monitor now remembers your selected class and character
  
• Added randomized rotation physics to thrown objects
  

Balance Changes

• Lucas's attacks and ult are more accurate but easier to dodge
  
• Med Kit use duration slightly increased
  

Bug Fixes

• Holy Soaker now properly works with "Parasite" Arcana card
  
• Holy Soaker now works with damage buffs
  
• Lucas can now hit players when they're crouched
  
• Shoulder light turns off when player dies
  
• EMF Mine can no longer be placed on anything other than the floor
  
• EMF Mine deactivates when picked up with something else in hand
  
• Cross no longer continues to drain after button release on Client
  
• Fixed items falling through the road on Boot Hill Cemetery
  
• Clients and server can accurately see the correct player portraits at all times in lobby
  
• Party bars correctly update class colors in real time
  
• Changing characters no longer resets your class
  
• Flashlight now turns off properly when player dies in a match
  
• Fixed issue that caused some gadgets not to be equipped in loadout when starting a match
  
• Look sensitivity doesn't reset on changing player character
  
• Fixed an issue that caused clients to throw items farther than intended
  
• Clients are able to see their ability cooldowns
  

Weapon Tuning

• Holy Soaker deals reduced damage the further away the splash location is
  
• NaCl45 recoil and general use has been more optimized for client side
  
• EMF pistol alt-fire can now be held until player releases instead of a timed charge
  

Gadget Tuning

• EMF Mine place range from player significantly reduced
  

Sound Changes

• Added truck SFX for server travel from Headquarters
  

Class Tuning

Attuned

• Class's max stamina has been reduced by 10
  

  Life Steal

  
  
  
  
  • Can only steal life from the Phantom if it is within 50 feet in front of the player
    
  
  

Scholar

Miller Time




• Cooldown reduced from 60 to 30 seconds
  
• Can now be used mid-fire with the NaCl45's alt-fire to increase fan fire shots
  




Invisible Man





• Cooldown reduced from 60 to 30 seconds
  
• Duration reduced from 10 to 2 seconds
  

Neutralizer

There You Are




• Cooldown reduced from 60 to 30 seconds
  
• Duration increased from 5 to 10 seconds
  
• Scan now outlines Phantoms in red and other players in green
  




Get Em





• Cooldown reduced from 120 to 60 seconds
  
• Damage boost increased from 15 to 50%
  

Shaman

Got You Covered




• Cooldown reduced from 60 to 30 seconds when cast on yourself
  
• Cooldown reduced from 60 to 15 seconds when cast on another player
  
• Cast time reduced from 2 to 1 second
  
• Damage reduction increased by 20%
  

Gameplay Changes

• "ESC" key and clicking off the in-game chat box can now both be used to exit the chat box
  
• Added a monitor to the training area in Headquarters
  

Balance Changes

• The chances of Molly using her ult during Neutralization phase have been slightly lowered
  
• Attuned class's level 50 active ability's duration has been decreased from 15 to 10 seconds
  
• Attuned class's level 0 passive "Buffed" has been reworked to "Spiritual Trade Off" which now gives 13% increased maximum health but 10% decreased maximum stamina
  
• Attuned class's level 30 passive's health regen has been decreased by 10%
  
• Salt Shotgun knock back reduction increased from 20% to 50% during Neutralization phase
  
• Salt Shotgun damage has been slightly decreased
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue during Morrigan's teleport and execute animations that caused players to be stuck in 3rd person perspective
  
• Attuned class's level 10 active ability now heals the player for the correct amount
  
• Fixed Neutralizer class's level 30 passive to work with the Holy Soaker
  
• Phantoms can no longer be knocked back while in their ults
  
• Fixed corner safe spots on Bishop Manor
  
• Fixed Lucas firing to the player's left and now correctly fires straight at the player
  
• Fixed issue where Spirit Box would turn off when switching back to it from another piece of equipment
  
• Fixed issue where display settings would revert back to default when opening the menu or server traveling
  
• Holy Soaker pools should no longer spawn on the sides of the Neutralization phase growths
  
• Stamina regen bug should be fixed
  
• UV Handprints now display correctly on Sanatorium
  

Sound Changes

• Lunar Tale Games opening logo animation volume has been lowered
  

Visual Changes

• Attuned class's level 10 healing ability visual effect has been updated
  
• Attuned class's level 15 passive spirit trail visual effect has been updated
  
• Removed percentage widget from the Cross
  
• Holy Shotgun now properly displays as Salt Shotgun on the HUD
  
• Agents of P.I.N.E pet photos have been added to Headquarters
  
• More UV decals have been added to Headquarters
  

Bug Fix

• Fixed crash that prevented players from joining games.