On July 21, 2026, Phasmophobia is getting an update that includes a reworked version of its beloved 13 Willow Street map.
Following the reworking of the original map of 6 Tanglewood Drive, the latest revision of classic Phasmophobia comes to this fan favourite, but it does not come alone, as a general quality-of-life update arrives alongside it.
So what do we know about the reworked 13 Willow Street map? What quality-of-life changes are coming with it? Read on to find out more.
What’s Different About 13 Willow Street?
As with most previous reworked maps, 13 Willow Street will retain its overall original layout, save for a few minor tweaks. The important part of the rework is that it will improve the visual side of the map, bringing it in line with newer additions without compromising what made fans love the original version.
The developer hopes this rework will give 13 Willow Street its own identity and story akin to those of more modern maps.
So old hands will hopefully get to re-appreciate a classic, and there will be incentives to check out the new and improved 13 Willow Street as well. As is tradition with a new map, a new ID Card and Badge will be available upon completion of the map’s challenge. By correctly identifying 50 ghosts (and surviving) Ghost Hunters will earn the Sun Seeker set.
What’s New in the Phasmophobia Quality of Life Update?
A lot’s new in the Phasmophobia quality-of-life update that accompanies the reworked 13 Willow Street map on July 21, 2026.
Below is a list of what we know is coming so far.
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Adding keybinds for Equipment slots. PC players will be able to switch Equipment with the 1, 2, 3 and 4 keys. These keys can be rebound.
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This addition will only be available for PC players.
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Adding a keybind to be able to inspect the Watch at any time.
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This will be defaulted to Left DPAD on a controller and H on the keyboard. Players can rebind this via Options > Controls.
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A separate Photo can now be taken capturing an EMF Level 5 reading.
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Photo Cameras will now feature the same highlight frame as Video Cameras.
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On-screen indicator only on Tier 2 and 3 Photo Cameras, while Tier 1 will have the light change colour.
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When capturing Media, if multiple are present, the evidence that provides the biggest reward or is Unique will be prioritised.
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New Ghost
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Players will have a higher chance of getting this Ghost in their contracts for the first few weeks following release.
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Added new walking animations and turning animations to fix several issues:
Character legs will no longer use procedural IK and will instead use animations.The character body will no longer animate with the walking animations which caused held items to move while walking.
- Improvements to the overall VR character:
New character animations.
Improvements to the belt to improve usability.
The character will now turn instantly depending on where you are looking instead of at set angles.
- The next quality of life update will bring a completely new VR character rig with further improvements:
Further improvements to the belt’s usability. Improvements to crouching.
Improved character animations.
Held items will no longer sway when walking.
The character’s position will accurately represent your real-life body position.
Will There Be Any Bonuses?
Yes, the developer will be running a new Twitch Drops campaign for the first week after launch. Players will be able to earn the animated and static versions of the Cool Cat ID Card and Badge between 21st July and 28th July by watching a total of 2 hours of Phasmophobia streams.
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