Phasmophobia players raise over $230,000 for charity

Developer Kinetic Games confirmed the final fundraising figure on November 6, following a campaign that ran from October 26 to November 2. This year's initiative saw a record-breaking turnout, with over 500 streamers participating in the fundraiser. This marks the largest involvement to date for a creator-led drive organized by Heart Live, the streaming initiative of the American Heart Association.

The community's generosity surpassed the initial $200,000 goal set by the developers at the start of the week. To celebrate this achievement, Kinetic Games unlocked exclusive rewards for the entire player base: an animated version of the Advocate ID Card and Badge. Streamers who participated in the fundraising efforts were also able to distribute these event-exclusive items to their viewers via Twitch Drops.

Tom Dent, lead social media and player experience manager at Kinetic Games, expressed gratitude to the community, noting that players have once again exceeded expectations. This successful event comes at a time of significant activity for the studio, which recently established its own publishing arm, Kinetic Publishing. The new division's first title, the starship job simulator Contact Protocol, is currently slated for a spring 2027 release.

While the community celebrates this success, the road to Phasmophobia's full release remains on the horizon. Earlier this year, Kinetic Games confirmed that the game's 1.0 launch has been pushed from 2026 to 2027. The studio stated the delay is intended to prioritize quality over speed, following a difficult reception to the Player Character Update, which the developers admitted had missed the mark and failed to deliver on their promises to the community.