News about Survive Phasmophobia's Weekly Challenge: Mastering Survival of the Fittest

If you're ready to take on one of the most terrifying experiences in *Phasmophobia*, the Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is waiting for you. Here’s how you can navigate this daunting task and emerge victorious.

How to Complete the Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

Survival of the Fittest challenge description in Phasmophobia

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The Survival of the Fittest challenge stands out as one of the toughest in *Phasmophobia* due to its unique set of constraints. You're tasked with identifying the ghost without relying on traditional evidence or the safety net of sanity.

This challenge takes place at **42 Edgefield Road**, a house-style map known for its tight spaces and numerous blind corners, making ghost tracking and evasion particularly challenging.

Tips & Tricks to Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon arriving at 42 Edgefield Road, keep these key points in mind. Traditional evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books and DOTS Projectors are unavailable. Even Video Cameras are off-limits, leaving you without additional camera angles.

Survival of the Fittest equipment loadout in Phasmophobia

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To identify the ghost, you'll need to focus on its unique behaviors, such as movement speed and ghost model. Utilize the provided tools like the Parabolic Microphone to pick up specific ghost sounds, or use Salt to detect if you're dealing with a Wraith. Lighting three Firelights in a row might reveal an Onyro. For a comprehensive guide, refer to our No Evidence ghost behavior cheat sheet.

Survival of the Fittest sanity monitor in Phasmophobia

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You start with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you immediately vulnerable to ghost hunts. Sanity can't be restored, even with the two Sanity Medications provided. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which can help you understand ghost behavior despite the increased danger.

While most doors are partially open, making ghost location detection harder, the fuse box will be functional and on from the start. All nine hiding spots in 42 Edgefield Road are available for safety during hunts.

Crucifix burns in Phasmophobia

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The only Cursed Possession you'll have is the **Monkey Paw**. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidences and ghost types in your Journal, aiding your identification efforts. However, this wish comes with significant risks, including temporary blindness and deafness, and triggering a Cursed Hunt. It's best used in group settings where one player can act as a decoy.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

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Accessing Challenge Mode is straightforward. From the Main Menu, choose Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby. Navigate to the Difficulty tab above your character ID, find Challenge Mode, and apply it. Remember to manually select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board to the left.

To earn the full $5,000 reward, you must successfully complete the challenge three times, correctly identifying the ghost each time.

When Does the Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start the new challenge on Sunday evening at the following times:

5:00 pm Pacific Time
6:00 pm Mountain Time
7:00 pm Central Time
8:00 pm Eastern Time

Make sure to complete your challenge before the server reset to receive credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.