Phasmophobia Weekly Challenge: Survive the Fittest

*Phasmophobia*'s Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is one of the most terrifying experiences the game offers. To emerge victorious from this daunting challenge, follow these detailed steps and tips.

How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

Survival of the Fittest is among the toughest challenges in *Phasmophobia*, stripping players of essential tools and sanity. The objective is to accurately identify the ghost without relying on traditional evidence or sanity protection.

The challenge takes place at **42 Edgefield Road**, a house-style map known for its narrow hallways, blind corners, and claustrophobic atmosphere, making ghost tracking and evasion more challenging.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon arriving at the location, you'll face specific restrictions. You won't have access to standard evidence-gathering tools such as Ghost Writing Books or DOTs Projectors, and even Video Cameras are off-limits.

Instead, focus on the ghost's unique behaviors, movement speeds, and visual cues. Utilize the provided tools effectively:

• The Parabolic Microphone can help detect the distinctive screams of a Banshee or the frequent sounds of a Myling.
• Place Salt on the floor to identify a Wraith.
• Lighting three Firelights in succession may reveal an Onyro.

For a comprehensive guide on identifying ghosts without evidence, refer to our No Evidence ghost behaviors cheat sheet.

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You start with virtually no setup time (just five seconds) and zero sanity, making you instantly susceptible to ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, even with the provided Sanity Medications. Expect high ghost activity throughout the challenge, with frequent events that can aid in identifying ghost behaviors. The ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam.

Most doors will be partially open, complicating the detection of the ghost's location. However, the functional fuse box and nine hiding spots across 42 Edgefield Road provide some advantages.

The challenge includes a single Cursed Possession, the **Monkey Paw**. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate several incorrect ghost types and evidence from your Journal, but at a high cost: temporary blindness, deafness, and an immediate Cursed Hunt. This strategy is best suited for groups, where one player can act as a decoy.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

To access Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab above your character ID. Scroll to find Challenge Mode and select 'Apply'. Remember to manually select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board to ensure you're at the correct location for the challenge.

To receive the full reward of $5,000, complete the investigation three times, correctly identifying the ghost each time.

When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets on Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can participate starting 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

Ensure you complete your challenge before the server reset to earn credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.