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Survive Phasmophobia's Fittest Challenge: Weekly Tips

By GabriellaMar 26,2025

If you're brave enough to tackle one of the most chilling experiences in *Phasmophobia*, the Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is your ultimate test. Here's how to navigate this terrifying ordeal 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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Survival of the Fittest stands out as one of the toughest challenges in *Phasmophobia* to date. Stripped of traditional evidence and sanity protection, your task is to correctly identify the ghost's type. This daunting challenge takes place at **42 Edgefield Road**, a location known for its cramped corridors and tight spaces, which can make both tracking and evading the ghost more challenging.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Survival of the Fittest equipment loadout in Phasmophobia

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Upon arriving at 42 Edgefield Road, you'll face unique constraints. Traditional evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books and DOTs Projectors are off-limits, leaving you without Video Cameras for additional angles. Instead, focus on the ghost's unique behaviors, such as movement speed and ghost model, to identify it. Tools like the Parabolic Microphone can help detect specific ghost sounds, while Salt can reveal a Wraith's presence. Lighting three Firelights in a row might expose an Onyro. If you're struggling, consult our comprehensive No Evidence ghost behaviors 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 instantly vulnerable to ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, even with the provided Sanity Medications. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which, while terrifying, can aid in identifying the ghost. Remember, the ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam. Most doors will be partially open, complicating location detection, but the fuse box will be functional and on, offering a rare advantage. All nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road are available for safety during hunts.

Crucifix burns in Phasmophobia

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You're equipped with the **Monkey Paw** as your Cursed Possession. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidence and ghost types in your Journal, improving your chances of a correct guess. However, this wish comes at a steep cost: temporary blindness and deafness, followed by a Cursed Hunt near you. This strategy is best suited for groups, where one player can act as a sacrifice without endangering the entire investigation.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

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To dive into 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, select 'Apply', and set it as your next investigation. Remember to manually select 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. 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 early 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 your challenge before the server reset to receive credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.

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