The equipment store was recreated to resemble an online shopping basket, adding "all equipment" buttons and "auto-add" features for faster lobby preparation.
The "Tempest" era focused heavily on environmental immersion. New were introduced, including realistic raindrops on windows and improved fog quality for better visual clarity. These changes, combined with the removal of "safe" hiding spots, forced players to engage more deeply with the haunting atmosphere rather than relying on established exploits. Tempest | Update v0.8.1.0 - SteamDB PHASMOPHOBIA TEMPEST V0.8.1 ONLINE PC(2020)
A standout feature of v0.8.1 was the , a severed cursed possession that grants player wishes—often with dire consequences. The equipment store was recreated to resemble an
The update, released on February 27, 2023 , marked a pivotal shift in the game's evolution, bridging the gap between its early atmospheric horror and the complex, reward-driven progression system seen today. This update introduced high-stakes gameplay mechanics, such as the Insanity difficulty and the Monkey Paw cursed possession, while overhauling how players manage equipment and earn rewards . New Layers of Challenge These changes, combined with the removal of "safe"
Reward multipliers were capped at 15x to prevent players from "min-maxing" custom games for unfair progression.