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Today, Kinetic Games, the UK-based independent games studio behind the hit horror game Phasmophobia, are excited to announce that a feature film adaptation of Phasmophobia is officially in development by horror film powerhouse, Blumhouse.
In association with Kinetic Games, the film will be produced by Blumhouse, the film, television and gaming company regarded as the driving force in horror behind hit movies like M3GAN, The Black Phone and Five Nights at Freddy’s; and Atomic Monster, James Wan’s production company behind Annabelle, The Nun and the most successful horror franchise of all time, The Conjuring universe.
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“We’re thrilled to officially announce that a Phasmophobia film adaption is in development – it’s a big moment for the whole Kinetic team, and the start of something really exciting,” said Daniel Knight (Dknighter), Director of Kinetic Games and Lead Developer of Phasmophobia. “We never could’ve imagined the incredible heights this game would reach when it launched five years ago, and we’re so thankful to our amazing community for the lasting impact Phasmophobia has had in the gaming space and beyond. Working with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster marks an incredible new chapter for the game, and we can’t wait to share more as the project develops.”
Since its early access launch in 2020, Phasmophobia has surpassed 23 million in global sales and has become a genre-defining title in multiplayer horror gaming. Its unique blend of immersive paranormal investigation and co-operative gameplay has cultivated a passionate global community and earned critical acclaim, including the Best Debut Game award at The 2020 Game Awards.
Kinetic Games also recently revealed the upcoming Chronicle update – a comprehensive overhaul of Phasmophobia’s levelling, rewards, and progression systems coming this June. The game will see several more exciting updates throughout 2025 too, with a rework to the Grafton Farmhouse and a brand new map slated for later this year.
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Stay tuned for more information on all things Phasmophobia via the official website. The game is is currently available in early access on PC via Steam, PS5, PS VR2 and Xbox Series X|S.
