Phasmophobia Crimson Eye: dates and what it is
The Phasmophobia Crimson Eye event is the game's annual Halloween event, and this year it began alongside a sales announcement. In a press release dated October 8, 2026 from Southampton, UK, developer Kinetic Games said it will run until November 1. That leaves players about 19 days from today.
The release describes the event as offering spectral rewards and bone-chilling challenges, which is marketing language, but it also gives concrete mechanics that tell you how the event plays. Those mechanics are covered below. The release does not list prices for any event items, and it does not describe a separate purchase, so we are not assuming one.
If you play Phasmophobia solo or with a regular group, the practical takeaway is that the event is a limited-time mode on top of the normal game rather than a separate release.
The event rules: blood moon maps, faster ghosts, higher rewards
According to the press release, the event features rotating event maps with blood moon weather. Ghosts become faster and drain sanity quicker than normal, and players who accept the added risk can earn higher rewards. That is a straightforward risk and reward trade, and it will matter most for teams that already clear contracts comfortably.
The release does not specify exact multipliers, reward lists or how often the maps rotate. We are not guessing at them; the in-game event screen and Kinetic's own channels will carry the detail. If you are planning a session around specific rewards, check those sources first.
“surpassed 30 million sales”
The 30 million milestone, and what it does and does not tell us
Kinetic Games says the game has surpassed 30 million sales since its Early Access release in 2020, across PC and console. That is a publisher statement, and the release does not break the figure down by platform or by year, so it is not possible to say how much came from Steam versus consoles.
It is still a notable number for a game that began as a small project. Kinetic describes Phasmophobia as having grown from a solo project into a global horror title, and the Steam page shows how the audience still behaves: 94% of more than 360,000 English reviews are positive, and the last 30 days are still rated Very Positive at 88% of 2,463 reviews. Those reviews are a Steam-only sample and say nothing about console players.
Phasmophobia price and Early Access status
The Steam page we opened on October 13 lists the base game at $19.99. Bundles were listed with Chained Together at $21.58 and with Escape the Backrooms or Shift at Midnight at $26.98 each. Prices change with regional pricing and sales, so confirm on your own store.
The more surprising detail is that the game is still in Early Access. It entered Early Access on September 18, 2020, and the Steam page says the developers plan a full release in the second half of 2026, adding that the timeline may change. With the year ending in under three months, that release has not been dated in anything we found, so we are not predicting one.
What the game is, for anyone new
Phasmophobia is a four-player online co-op psychological horror game about ghost hunting. Players use equipment to identify what kind of ghost is haunting a location, per the Steam description, which lists more than 20 ghost types and more than 10 locations. The Steam requirements list Windows 10 64-bit, and the game supports VR through OpenXR.
That structure explains why a seasonal event works well here: the loop is built around repeating contracts, so a modifier that makes ghosts faster and sanity drain harsher changes the experience without needing new systems.
Should you jump in for Crimson Eye?
For existing players, the event is a reason to return before November 1, especially if you want the higher-risk rewards. For new players, it is a cheaper entry than most new horror releases at $19.99, though the event itself is aimed at people who already know the basics.
We will update this article if Kinetic publishes a full release date or reveals the full Crimson Eye reward list. For now the confirmed facts are the end date, the blood moon rules and the sales figure.
Frequently asked
When does the Phasmophobia Crimson Eye event end?
The Phasmophobia Crimson Eye event runs until November 1, according to the Kinetic Games press release dated October 8, 2026. It is the game's annual Halloween event. The release does not give an exact end time in a specific time zone, so if you want a particular reward, aim to finish well before November 1 rather than waiting until the last day.
What changes during the Phasmophobia Crimson Eye event?
Per the press release, the event adds rotating event maps with blood moon weather. Ghosts gain speed and drain sanity faster, but players who accept the added risk can earn higher rewards. The release does not list exact multipliers or the full reward list, so check the in-game event screen and Kinetic's official channels for the specifics before you plan a run.
How many copies has Phasmophobia sold?
Kinetic Games says Phasmophobia has surpassed 30 million sales since its Early Access launch in 2020, across PC and console. It announced the figure on October 8, 2026. This is a publisher statement, and the company did not break it down by platform, so we cannot say how many were sold on Steam compared with consoles.
How much does Phasmophobia cost?
On the Steam page checked on October 13, 2026, the base game is $19.99. Steam also listed bundles with other games at $21.58 and $26.98. Prices vary by region and change during sales, and we did not verify console prices, so check the store you plan to buy from. The Crimson Eye event is described as in-game content, and the release lists no separate charge.
Is Phasmophobia still in Early Access?
Yes. The Steam page says Phasmophobia has been in Early Access since September 18, 2020, and that the developers plan a full release in the second half of 2026, with the caveat that the timeline may change. We found no confirmed full release date, so treat any date you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until Kinetic Games announces one.
Can you play Phasmophobia alone?
The Steam page describes Phasmophobia as a four-player online co-op game about ghost hunting, and it lists VR support through OpenXR. The sources we opened do not detail a solo mode, so we are not making a claim about how it plays alone. Check the Steam page and the community for current solo experience before buying if that matters to you.