"Mastering the Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia: Weekly Guide"

It may feel like we’ve gone back to the Stone Age during the Primitive weekly challenge in Phasmophobia, but unlike cavemen, we have to contend with ghostly apparitions. Completing this challenge without electronics will test our skills, but with the right strategies, it's definitely achievable.

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Table of Contents

• How To Complete The Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
• Tips & Tricks To Complete Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
• How To Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
• When Does The Weekly Challenge Reset in Phasmophobia?

How To Complete The Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia

The Primitive Challenge is one of Phasmophobia's toughest weekly challenges, requiring you to identify the ghost and complete investigations without any electronic aids. This means relying heavily on intuition and understanding ghost behavior. The challenge takes place at 10 Ridgeview Court, a house-style map with a relatively easy layout to navigate and find safety in. To fully complete the challenge, you must successfully conduct three investigations.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia

Navigating the Primitive Challenge comes with unique rules and a very limited loadout. Electronics, from Flashlights to DOTs Projectors and Video Cameras, are off-limits, severely restricting your equipment.

Sanity Medication is also removed, but you start with a full Sanity meter to help you withstand ghost activities initially. Your provided equipment includes two Tier 1 Crucifixes to prevent up to two ghost hunts, Tier 2 Firelights, and a set of Tier 1 Incense for additional protection.

For evidence gathering, you're equipped with just two Tier 3 Ghost Writing books and two Tier 1 "glowstick" UV lights, which double as flashlights and UV evidence tools, along with two Tier 1 thermometers for detecting freezing temperatures.

Identifying the ghost will rely on understanding its unique behavioral traits. Our no-evidence cheat sheet can be a helpful resource for distinguishing ghost types.

To locate the ghost quickly, especially crucial without access to the fuse box and in the dark, leverage the ghost's increased activity in this challenge. Alternatively, use the provided Ouija Board in the laundry room on the first floor, left of the dining area, to ask the ghost its "favorite room." Be cautious, as this will cost you 50% of your sanity, and always say "Goodbye" to the board to prevent a Cursed Hunt. This method is particularly useful in group settings for added safety.

How To Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

To participate in the weekly challenge, select either Singleplayer or Multiplayer. Navigate to the Difficulty Settings above your profile ID, find the 'Challenge Mode' option, and select 'Apply.' Then, go to the map board selection and manually choose 10 Ridgeview Court. Remember, the challenge loadout is fixed and cannot be altered. Once ready, select 'Ready Up' and 'Start' to begin.

Related: All Weekly Challenges in Phasmophobia, Listed

When Does The Weekly Challenge Reset in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets on Monday at Midnight UTC, but for North American players, it starts on Sunday evening at:

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

This guide covers how to successfully navigate the Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia's weekly challenge series. For more tips and tricks, check out our guides on all achievements and trophies and how to unlock them.

Phasmophobia is available now on PC.