While official detailed patch notes for every individual build ID (like 9676162) are often not publicly archived by developers in a granular list, the changes during this specific late-September window primarily included:
Ensuring that ghost photos properly registered as evidence and that items like the Spirit Box functioned correctly when toggled.
Initial adjustments to sanity drain during ghost events and minor map tweaks to ghost orb spawning locations. Comparison: 2020 Build vs. Modern Game Phasmophobia Patch (Build 9674771 to 9676162).7z
Addressing issues where the game wouldn't detect microphones or where the Spirit Box would respond incorrectly.
Fixing bugs that prevented VR players from entering the training level or completing basic movements. While official detailed patch notes for every individual
Phasmophobia entered Steam Early Access on . The game immediately gained massive popularity, necessitating rapid "Post-Launch" updates to handle the unexpected server load and technical issues. Patch Overview: September 2020
The version represented by these builds is fundamentally different from the current "Chronicle" or "Ascension" updates: Modern Game Addressing issues where the game wouldn't
This build transition (9674771 to 9676162) refers to a sequence of minor hotfixes released shortly after Phasmophobia's early access launch on September 18, 2020. During this period, the developer, Kinetic Games, was deploying daily or near-daily updates to address critical launch bugs, server stability, and VR compatibility.