Phasmophobia Survival Challenge: How to Conquer the Weekly 'Survival of the Fittest'

Phasmophobia's Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is one of the most terrifying experiences the game has to offer. Here’s a guide to help you survive and thrive through this intense challenge.

How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

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Survival of the Fittest is one of the most challenging tasks in Phasmophobia due to its stringent conditions. You'll need to correctly identify the ghost without traditional evidence or the safety of sanity at 42 Edgefield Road, a house-style map known for its tight spaces and blind corners, which complicates tracking and evading the ghost.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon entering 42 Edgefield Road, you'll face several restrictions. Notably, you won't have access to standard evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books or DOTS Projectors, not even Video Cameras for additional angles.

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Instead, you'll need to focus on the ghost's unique behaviors, such as its movement speed and model. The provided equipment, like the Parabolic Microphone, can help identify specific ghosts like a Banshee or Myling by their sounds. Using Salt can confirm the presence of a Wraith, and lighting three Firelights in a row might reveal an Onryo. If you're unsure, consult our No Evidence ghost behaviors cheat sheet.

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You start with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you instantly vulnerable to ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, even with the two Sanity Medications provided. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which, despite being terrifying, can aid in identifying the ghost. The ghost's favorite room remains constant, which can be a crucial clue.

Most doors will be partially open, making it harder to pinpoint the ghost's location. However, the functional fuse box can be a significant advantage. All nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road are available for safety during hunts.

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You'll have the Monkey Paw as your Cursed Possession. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidence and ghost types from your Journal, narrowing down your options. Be cautious, as this wish will blind and deafen you, triggering a Cursed Hunt nearby. It's best used in groups where one player can sacrifice themselves without endangering the whole investigation.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

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To access Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in your Main Menu. Choose Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, select 'Apply', and then choose 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. Remember, to earn the full $5,000 reward, you must successfully identify the ghost three times in separate investigations.

When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge refreshes every Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start early on Sunday evening at: