If you're brave enough to tackle *Phasmophobia*‘s Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge, prepare for one of the most intense experiences the game has to offer. Here’s how you can emerge victorious and live to tell the tale.

How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

The Survival of the Fittest challenge stands out as one of the toughest trials in *Phasmophobia* to date, stripping players of crucial tools and safety nets. You'll need to identify the ghost without relying on traditional evidence or the comfort of sanity.

The challenge takes place at **42 Edgefield Road**, a house-style map notorious for its tight corridors, blind spots, and claustrophobic atmosphere, making it a challenging arena for ghost hunting.

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon arriving at 42 Edgefield Road, be aware of the unique conditions you'll face. Traditional evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books and DOTs Projectors are off-limits, leaving you without Video Cameras for additional surveillance.

Focus instead on the ghost's unique behaviors, such as movement speed and ghost model, to identify it. Utilize the tools provided, such as the Parabolic Microphone to detect specific ghost sounds or Salt to check for Wraiths. Lighting three Firelights in a row might reveal an Onyro. For a more comprehensive approach, consult our cheat sheet on No Evidence ghost behaviors.

With virtually no setup time and starting with zero sanity, you're immediately at risk of ghost hunts, and Sanity Medications won't help. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which can be terrifying but useful for observing ghost behavior. Remember, the ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam. Doors will be partially open, complicating location detection, but the fuse box will be functional and on, and all nine hiding spots will be available.

The Monkey Paw is your only Cursed Possession for this challenge. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidences and ghost types from your Journal, though at a steep cost: temporary blindness and deafness, followed by a Cursed Hunt. This strategy is best suited for groups, where one can act as a decoy without derailing the investigation.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

To dive into Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings from the Main Menu. Choose Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then go to the Difficulty tab. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, select ‘Apply’, and manually set the map to 42 Edgefield Road via the Maps board. To earn the full $5,000 reward, complete the challenge three times, correctly identifying the ghost each time.

When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets on Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start early on Sunday evening:

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

Ensure you complete the challenge before the server reset to claim your reward.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.