Phasmophobia Players Raise Over $230,000 for Heart Charity

Players of the ghost-hunting horror game Phasmophobia have raised more than $230,000 (around £173,000) for the American Heart Association. The total more than doubles what the community raised for the same cause last year.

The American Heart Association funds research and public health work aimed at heart disease and stroke, which together remain among the leading causes of death in the United States. A fundraiser of this size shows how far a fan community can reach beyond the game itself.

Phasmophobia, developed by Kinetic Games, is a cooperative game in which small teams investigate haunted locations using scanning equipment and other tools. Its player base has grown steadily since launch, and this milestone is a clear sign of how engaged that community is.