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 see 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 Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 18 to 25) How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia All Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia Phasmophobia Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge mode tips When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia? Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 18 to 25) Screenshot by Destructoid From May 18 to 25, 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 present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same. All Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia The Paranormal Paparazzi challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial. 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: 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 The Paranormal Paparazzi challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips 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. 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 to you 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 manage to get it done. When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia? The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 7pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it's available. All challenge modes return on a regular basis 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 from May 25 to June 1, is Hide and Seek: Extreme. This trial begins as soon as the featured one for this week, which is Paranormal Paparazzi, 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 exactly the same, 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 s

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 see 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
- Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 18 to 25)
- How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia
- All Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
- Phasmophobia Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge mode tips
- When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
- Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia
- All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (May 18 to 25)

From May 18 to 25, 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 present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.
All Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
The Paranormal Paparazzi challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial.
- 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: Igniter, Tripod, Video Camera, Motion Sensor, Firelight, Ultraviolet, Flashlight, and Photo Camera.
- Missing Equipment: Salt, Sanity Medication, EMF Readers, Thermometers, Crucifixes, and Incense.

Phasmophobia Paranormal Paparazzi weekly challenge mode tips
The Paranormal Paparazzi challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips 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.
- 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 to you 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 manage to get it done.
When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 7pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it's available. All challenge modes return on a regular basis 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 from May 25 to June 1, is Hide and Seek: Extreme. This trial begins as soon as the featured one for this week, which is Paranormal Paparazzi, ends.
All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia

There are 26 challenge modes in Phasmophobia. A different one is available to complete each week, and the challenge order stays exactly the same, 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? Brownstone High School 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. Sunny Meadows Mental Institution Tortoise and the Hare: Hare Give it your all, this ghost is feeling especially frail. Bleasdale Farmhouse 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! Point Hope 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
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