the Obambo, the Gallu, and the Dayan
Kinetic Games recently teased the addition of three brand-new ghosts to Phasmophobia, but without any time references, it was unclear whether it would come alongside the Winter’s Jest update or later this year/into 2026. Now, with the Winter’s Jest update live, we can confirm three brand new ghosts have been added to Phasmophobia: the Obambo, the Gallu, and the Dayan.
Of course, these aren’t the only reasons to play Phasmophobia now. The Winter’s Jest update adds the Krampus Ghost model, adds a temporary holiday aesthetic to some maps (on rotation), and kickstarts a few community goals. That, and with Phasmophobia‘s Horror 2.0 update/Switch 2 release set for 2026, there’s plenty of new content on the horizon.
New ghosts are a pretty big deal, however. Players will need to learn the behaviors of these new ghosts in Phasmophobia, all while differentiating them from others. And as usual, each of these in-game ghosts is based on real-world superstitions and mythological beings. The Obambo is a supernatural being from Central African mythology, where it is depicted as a powerful spirit that can be either harmful or beneficial. The Gallu is described in Phasmo as “another demon,” with this demon coming from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. And finally, there is the Dayan, a ghostly witch from Indian/Pakistani folklore. It is a vengeful ghost of a woman who died traumatically (typically childbirth or murder).
Obambo Details and Evidence in Phasmophobia
“The Obambo is the ghost of someone never properly laid to rest. Fickle and defensive, it flickers between states of calm and aggression.”
Strength: While aggressive, the Obambo is quicker to start hunting.
Weakness: While calm, the Obambo is slower to start hunting and easier to track.
- Ghost Writing
- Ultraviolet
- D.O.T.S. Projector
Dayan Details and Evidence in Phasmophobia
“The Dayan is born from the soul of someone who suffered immense cruelty in life. Now, in death, she is hyper-vigilant of anyone who ‘dances’ too close.”
Strength: The Dayan gains strength to protect herself if people ‘dance’ too close to her.
Weakness: The Dayan loses strength if people close to her stand still.
- EMF Level 5
- Ghost Orb
- Spirit Box
Gallu Details and Evidence in Phasmophobia
“Another form of demon, the Gallu is a reminder that death comes for us all. Using protective equipment provokes the ghost until it’s no longer effective.”
Strength: Using protective equipment pushes the ghost to become enraged, weakening equipment effects.
Weakness: Being enraged exhausts the Gallu, making protective equipment more effective.
- EMF Level 5
- Ultraviolet
- Spirit Box
Overall, the addition of brand new ghosts to Phasmophobia is essentially a Christmas gift from developers at Kinetic Games. Fans have been eager for the Horror 2.0 update, but the request for new ghosts is a constant among the fandom. I, for one, cannot wait to hunt down these new ghosts. Brand new maps like Nell’s Diner, brand new ghosts like these three, and continuous support and updates from Kinetic is why Phasmo remains the best ghost hunting game on the market. And with more lined up for 2026, it’s hard to say that anything is even close to dethroning it.
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October 29, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Blood, Use of Drugs, Violence
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Kinetic Games
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Kinetic Games