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It might feel like we’ve taken a step back into prehistoric times during Phasmophobia’s Primitive weekly challenge—but I doubt ancient humans had to worry about ghostly apparitions haunting their caves. Completing this challenge means heading in with no electronics, but it's definitely doable if you know what you're doing.
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How To Complete The Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
The Primitive Challenge ranks among the toughest weekly challenges currently available in Phasmophobia. As the name suggests, you’ll be identifying the ghost and completing your investigation without any electronic equipment. This significantly limits your tools, forcing you to rely more on observation, knowledge of ghost behaviors, and old-school investigative methods.
You must complete this challenge at 10 Ridgeview Court, one of the game’s standard house maps that offers a relatively easy layout compared to other locations. Also, keep in mind that as with all weekly challenges in Phasmophobia, you must complete three qualifying investigations to successfully finish the task.
Tips & Tricks To Complete Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia
Much like other weekly challenges in Phasmophobia, the Primitive Challenge comes with unique restrictions and gameplay conditions you need to be aware of—starting with your loadout.
As expected, you won’t have access to any electronic devices. That includes basic items like Flashlights, Ghost Hunting tools such as DOTs Projectors, Video Cameras, and even Sanity Medication. However, you start the challenge with a full Sanity meter, giving you temporary protection against ghost activity.
Your available gear includes:
- Two Tier 1 Crucifixes (to block two ghost hunts)
- Tier 2 Firelights
- A full set of Tier 1 Incense
- Two Tier 3 Ghost Writing Books
- Two Tier 1 UV "glowstick" lights (doubles as flashlight and UV detection tool)
- Two Tier 1 Thermometers (for detecting freezing temperatures)
With these limited tools, you'll need to sharpen your paranormal instincts. While traditional evidence gathering is restricted, every ghost in Phasmophobia has distinct behavioral traits that can help you identify them. It may take practice to spot the differences, but our guide on identifying ghosts without evidence can give you a leg up.
Your top priority should be locating the ghost as quickly as possible. Without access to electricity or lighting systems, darkness poses a bigger threat to your sanity. Fortunately, ghost activity is heightened during this challenge, making it easier to track down.
An alternative approach involves using the Ouija Board, which can be found in the laundry room on the first floor, just left of the dining area. Use it to ask the ghost for its “favorite room,” and it will spell it out for you. However, this action costs 50% of your sanity, so make sure to say “Goodbye” once you’re done—otherwise, it could trigger a Cursed Hunt.
This method works best in multiplayer, where teammates can assist in managing sanity and positioning Crucifixes strategically.
How To Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia
To participate in any weekly challenge in Phasmophobia, follow these steps:
- Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer mode.
- Navigate to the Difficulty Settings, located above your profile ID.
- Scroll through the list until you find Challenge Mode and select it.
- Click ‘Apply’, then return to the main menu.
- Head to the map selection screen and manually choose 10 Ridgeview Court—this challenge does not auto-select the correct map.
- Confirm your loadout, which is preset and cannot be modified.
- Select ‘Ready Up’, then hit ‘Start’ to begin the challenge.
When Does The Weekly Challenge Reset in Phasmophobia?
The Phasmophobia Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC. Players in North America can begin attempting the new challenge starting the evening before:
- 5:00 PM Pacific Time
- 6:00 PM Mountain Time
- 7:00 PM Central Time
- 8:00 PM Eastern Time
That wraps up our guide on how to complete the Primitive Challenge in Phasmophobia. Make sure to check back for updates on future challenges and additional gameplay guides.
Phasmophobia is available now on PC.
