Phasmophobia and Alan Wake 2: a special crossover experience

Fans of the terrifying ghosts in Phasmophobia and the surreal world of troubled author Alan Wake are getting good news. On May 12, 2026, a three-week collaboration between the two horror series begins. Titled Phasmophobia by Alan Wake , this crossover brings iconic locations from Alan Wake 2 into Phasmophobia .

The crossover

During this crossover event, several new elements have been added to the game. The four maps reworked for this collaboration are Nell's Diner , Grafton Farmhouse , Bleasdale Farmhouse and Camp Woodwind . Players will have to move through these refreshed settings in search of pages from Alan's writings, specially written for this crossover by Sam Lake of Remedy Entertainment.

New elements and challenges

In addition to the reworked maps, new character skins and community challenges have been introduced. The collaboration also includes unique gameplay elements that bring the atmosphere of the Alan Wake universe into Phasmophobia. According to Lake, it is an honor and a joy to work with Kinetic Games. He noted: "Our two franchises complement each other perfectly." This casts an interesting light on the possibilities of crossovers in the gaming world.

Timeline

May 12, 2026: Start of the crossover collaboration between Phasmophobia and Alan Wake 2.
June 2, 2026: End of the crossover event Phasmophobia by Alan Wake .
2025: Kinetic Games previously announced major updates, including a major overhaul of Phasmophobia.

The future of Phasmophobia

The collaboration is part of a series of expansions and updates Kinetic Games has planned for Phasmophobia. Last year, the game reached a development breakthrough that, according to Kinetic Games, made players feel as if they were playing an entirely new game. CEO Daniel Knight has previously said he is a big fan of the Alan Wake franchise, making this collaboration even more special.

In addition, previous updates have brought significant improvements to the game's gameplay and graphics. This crossover strengthens the bond between the two franchises and offers players a unique experience.

Phasmophobia is available on multiple platforms, including Steam, PS5, PS VR2 and Xbox Series X/S. The crossover is considered one of the most exciting in-game events for Phasmophobia to date.