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12 Sep 2026
NewsPhobos beta v1.29.0———Game update
Game update · published 12 Sep 2026, 18:03:13 UTC
Phobos beta v1.29.0
Phobos beta v1.29.0 beta 1.29.0 has been pushed to the playtest! Big changes to the knife and gun, lockdown, bugfixes and more! Changelog: - Transitioned back to Opus voice - hopefully no crashing this time. - VFX warmup included in loading to prevent frame-drops for those affected. - the gun has had a graphical overhaul! - The knife has been buffed so it's easier to kill people - room names on…
NewsPhobos beta v1.22.0 - VOIP Refactor———Game update
Game update · published 8 Sep 2026, 23:09:13 UTC
Phobos beta v1.22.0 - VOIP Refactor
Phobos beta v1.22.0 - VOIP Refactor! With the newest update, the game now features a rebuilt VOIP system using the Opus audio codec instead of the steam default! This allows for much more configuration on our end, and should hopefully be much more reliable. Hop in the game and let us know if you're still seeing the "choppy" voice chat issue! New Features: · Hopefully no more VOIP bugs · Ability…
We Tweakin' - Phobos v1.20.0! Features: · Lockdowns actually lock players inside the room (with some timing changes) · Preventing bad-streaks of being innocent a ton of times in a row · Lockdown-Captain will similarly rotate better^ Tweaks: · Behemoth is less OP (spawns later and a bit easier to run away from) · Knife buffed a tiny bit · Fixed some voip issues and volumes We're aware of the "ch…
Update - Phobos v1.16.0! :mouse_trap: Features: - New Infected ability: Lure entity to self. Use this to mind-game other players into thinking someone else is infected! - The Kid's scream now hurts does damage and makes you drop your items. - Added a little easter egg on the ship for a certain someone... Balance changes: - Made it easier to save other players from the mimic grab. - Increased Sn…
Small update - Phobos v1.10.3! Features: - Lobbies hosted on a different game version now show a tooltip in the lobby browser telling you if your game version is ahead of or behind theirs. Fixes: - Fixed a possible crash when opening the lobby browser. - Fixed dropped items clipping through walls and getting launched out of the map. - Fixed some item spawns that could collide with geometry.
Balance changes: - Knife attacks faster and has more attacks, but does less damage. - Shove cooldown reduced. Further reduced on whiff. - Made Shove and Knife hitboxes easier to hit. - Removed one of the Decrypt Computer puzzles from the Science wing. Fixes: - Fixed teleport arrive sound not playing for players already in the lockdown room. - Fixed game audio playing while the player is activel…
In-game event · published 28 Aug 2026, 03:32:56 UTC
Beta v1.7.0: Infected Heal Ability!
Small update - Phobos Beta v1.7.0! Features: · Infected Heal Ability Fixes: · Fixed a possible crash when returning to lobby after a game. · Fixed various instances of z-fighting. · Fixed mouse rotation getting stuck if round ended while comms terminals were used. · Fixed comms terminals being unusable if the game ended while a broadcast was ongoing. · Updated images in the in-game guide to mat…
We've added a new set of sound effects to many interactions and menus in the game, such as: - Tasks - Items - Ambiance - Abilities - ... and more! This update also includes huge improvements to our VOIP audio processing. You'll notice much more realistic behavior of other players' voices as they move away or behind objects. As always please reach out to us on Discord with your feedback! We're a…
In-game event · published 14 Aug 2026, 01:01:11 UTC
PLAYTESTS NOW OPEN
Welcome strangers (new friends)! The game is stable, and the core loop was tightened up Navigation: No more getting lost! · Press \ for a tablet -- it provides a mini-map and info about task status. · Press \ for pulse -- a free scan of your environment that highlights items and tasks. · Map size reduced -- no need to sprint everywhere and miss out on funny moments. · Lockdown Teleporting -- yo…