Survive Phasmophobia's Fittest Challenge: Weekly Tips

If you're brave enough to take on *Phasmophobia*'s Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge, you're in for one of the most spine-chilling experiences the game has to offer. Here’s how you can survive and thrive through this terrifying ordeal.

Survival of the Fittest stands out as one of the toughest challenges in *Phasmophobia* yet, stripping players of their usual tools and sanity protections. You’re tasked with identifying the ghost without relying on traditional evidence, making it a true test of your ghost-hunting skills.

This daunting challenge takes place at **42 Edgefield Road**, a house-style map known for its narrow corridors and tight spaces that make evading the ghost a nerve-wracking endeavor.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon entering the challenge, you'll find that your equipment loadout is drastically different, lacking the usual evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books, DOTs Projectors, and even Video Cameras. Instead, you'll need to focus on the ghost’s unique behaviors, such as its movement speed, model, and distinctive sounds.

Tools like the Parabolic Microphone can help identify the screams of a Banshee or the frequent sounds of a Myling. Salt on the floor can confirm the presence of a Wraith, and lighting three Firelights in a row might reveal an Onyro. If you're unsure, refer to a comprehensive cheat sheet on No Evidence ghost behaviors.

You start the challenge with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you instantly susceptible to ghost hunts. Sanity can't be restored, even with the two Sanity Medications provided. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which can be terrifying but helpful in identifying the ghost’s behavior. Remember, the ghost’s favorite room will remain constant throughout the investigation.

While doors may be partially open, making ghost location detection trickier, the fuse box will be functional and on, which is a rare advantage. You'll have access to all nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road, providing ample opportunities to hide during hunts.

The challenge includes a single Cursed Possession: the **Monkey Paw**. Using it to "wish for knowledge" will burn out incorrect evidences and ghost types in your Journal, narrowing down your options. Be cautious though; this wish will temporarily blind and deafen you, initiating a Cursed Hunt nearby. It's best used in groups where one player can sacrifice themselves without compromising the investigation.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

To dive into Challenge Mode, head to the Main Menu and navigate to the Difficulty Settings. Choose between Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab above your character ID. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, click 'Apply', and then select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. Remember, to earn the full $5,000 reward, you must successfully complete the challenge three times, with the sole objective of correctly identifying the ghost.

When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC, but for North American players, the new challenge becomes available on Sunday evening at:

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

Ensure you complete the challenge before the server reset to receive credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.