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When it comes to hunting ghosts inPhasmophobia, there’s no shortage of hair-raising scenarios for players to test their paranormal investigator skills. Better yet, the rewards for such challenges are often well worth seeking out the most dangerous ghosts in the game, especially those in the so-called Challenge Mode
Challenge Mode features some of the most ambitious weekly tasks available inPhasmophobia, and one such task is the Hide and Seek: Extreme challenge. If you find yourself unsure of how to tackle this one, here’s everything you need to know.
What is Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia?
Challenge Mode is a unique difficulty (and weekly task) inPhasmophobiathat allows players to take on a wide variety of investigation challenges for significant rewards andachievements. Many of those challenges feature the most difficult ghost-hunting scenarios in the entire game — some even on par with the infamous Gold Apocalypse challenge.
The investigations involved in these challenges include specificequipment loadoutsthat cannot be altered in any way, though at the same time, they’re provided to you free of charge. So should you fail during an attempt, there’s no cost to you. The loadout also isn’t affected by your current level and what you’ve personally unlocked/upgraded in terms of equipment.
To receive full rewards for the weekly Challenge Mode, you must successfully complete the challenge in questionat least three times. In terms of what qualifies for completion, you simply need toguess the ghost’s identity correctly. Completing optional objectives is not required but can boost your rewards.
Your progress is tracked via the main lobby board (seen above). Once done, you’ll obtain abase reward of $5,000, plus any extra points earned from the investigations themselves (including bonuses from any other daily/weekly tasks). If you’re looking to level andprestige your characteras much as possible, these challenges are incredibly helpful for doing so.
When Does Challenge Mode Reset in Phasmophobia?
Like other weekly tasks in the game, the Challenge Mode resets at0:00 UTC every Monday morning. The exact time obviously depends on your specific time zone, but this reset timer is the same each week. When it comes to Challenge Mode, you must complete the three required investigations for it before this server reset to obtain its respective rewards on time.
Once the server does reset its weekly timer, a new challenge will be presented on the main lobby board, and the timer at the bottom of the chart will reflect the change.
How to Complete Hide and Seek Extreme Challenge in Phasmophobia
To queue for the Hide and Seek: Extreme Challenge inPhasmophobia, you first need to select either Singleplayer or Multiplayer from the main lobby menu. Next, go to your Difficulty Settings and scroll over until you find the Challenge Mode option. Select ‘Apply’ at the bottom right corner (as seen above), and your queue will be set for the challenge.
Lastly, pivot left over to the map board and look forCamp Woodwindat the very bottom right corner, next to Maple Lodge Campsite. Like other challenges, this one must be completed on the map indicated in the task description. If you choose a different map, your progress will not be counted toward challenge completion.
Hide and Seek Extreme Challenge Rules
Hide and Seek: Extreme is arguably one of the most difficult weekly challenges inPhasmophobia(alongside others such as theSanity Survival challenge) due to its strict rules that lean heavily in favor of the ghost lurking within the campsite.
Right off the bat, you’ll notice that you start this investigation with0% sanityavailable to you, and unfortunately, there’s no sanity medication to help recover it. This means that the ghost, regardless of type, can attempt to hunt you immediately upon stepping into the campsite (once the setup time is depleted). You’ll get justone minute of setup time, which allows you to track down the ghost’s location and bring in as much equipment as you can before things turn dangerous.
Thankfully,the fuse box (a red generator in this case) can be used during this challengeand will be on at the start of this investigation. While it can’t preserve the sanity you don’t have, it can help keep the map well-lit as you gather evidence, particularly since you don’t have Flashlights to help light your way.
Furthermore, the ghost will have150% movement speed during hunts, so you’ll want to tread carefully. There will bevery fewhiding spotsto make use of, and the ghost will have a tendency tochange its favorite room/area frequentlyduring this challenge, so stay vigilant.
Lastly, the ghost will exhibit an average level of activity, so make sure to pay attention when it occurs. Especially becauseghost events(e.g. singing, lights breaking, misting)will rarely happenduring this challenge.
Hide and Seek Extreme Loadout & Cursed Objects
The loadout you’re provided for the Hide and Seek: Extreme challenge inPhasmophobiais a reasonable assortment ofTier 1 and Tier 2 equipment, and you’ll want to know how to make the best of everything you have.
In all, you’ll have the following items at your disposal:
The types of equipment that will not be available during this challenge include Sanity Medication, Incense, UV Lights, and Flashlights.
Meanwhile, there will be aMonkey PawCursed Objectavailable during each attempt of this challenge. You can find it lying on theLovers Bench at the backside of the campsite (as seen above), next to sticks full of marshmallows. You’re not required to use it for completion, but if you want to, do so wisely as the Monkey Paw is one of the most dangerous Cursed Objects in the game.
