Complete Guide to the Phasmophobia Winter’s Jest 2025 Event

As Halloween fades and winter steadily approaches, gamers can eagerly anticipate the return of Phasmophobia’s exciting annual Christmas event, Winter’s Jest. Scheduled to commence on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025, at 12:00 GMT (07:00 EST) and concluding on January 6th, 2026, this three-week event promises to immerse players in festive challenges.

Throughout the event, players will encounter the wrath of Krampus on selected festive maps, with the intriguing mission of filling his bag with distinctive gifts from his naughty and nice list. Additionally, fans of the game can look forward to not one, but three new ghosts making their debut: Obambo, Dayan, and Gallu.

From December 16th to December 23rd, all investigations will earn players double XP and monetary rewards, amplifying the excitement of the season.

How to Successfully Complete the Winter’s Jest Event in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event - Objectives

During the Winter’s Jest Event, players are tasked with completing various objectives both individually and collectively within the community to earn points.

Discover and open Krampus Jack-in-the-boxes.
Fulfill Krampus’ naughty and nice list by delivering the correct gifts.

Locate Gifts For Krampus’ Bag

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event - Naughty & Nice List

Outside the entrance of a building, players will spot a prominent brown sack adorned with a naughty and nice list. Each name on the list is coupled with symbols that represent the small presents players need to collect and return.

Items on the nice list might include Christmas trees, reindeer, or stars, while the naughty list could feature coal. If multiple items are required for each type, they’re typically clustered together in specific rooms.

Players can pick up these gifts using the E key, then deposit them in the bag by pressing G outside. A confirming sound will indicate successful submission, and the corresponding gift will be marked off the list. Continue until all items are accounted for.

Rewards for Completing Krampus’ List

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event - Cookie Reward

Successfully locating and depositing all presents on Krampus’ list results in a red present spawning by the bag. Once opened, this present will yield a cookie for each participant.

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event - Points

Moreover, the entire team will receive 12 points for the Winter’s Jest Event, contributing to both their personal achievements and the community goals.

Earn Points by Opening Krampus Jack-in-the-Boxes

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event - Krampus Jack-in-the-box

While actively fulfilling the list, players should remain vigilant for Krampus Jack-in-the-boxes, as these provide bonus points when opened.

Rewards for the Winter’s Jest Event

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event Guide

As in previous events, the Winter’s Jest rewards are classified into Community Rewards and Personal Rewards. Players can claim these by interacting with the festive tree located in the warehouse.

Community Rewards

Toy Soldier ID Card & Badge Set
Winter’s Jest Trophy

Personal Rewards

Animated Toy Soldier ID Card
Up to three upgrades for the Winter’s Jest Trophy

Winter’s Jest Maps Available in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest Event - Maps

Phasmophobia has expanded its map selection to 14, following the introduction of Nell’s Diner in 2025. However, for the Winter’s Jest event, only 10 maps will be featured, with a selection that rotates daily.

On the day of gameplay, players will notice that the available event maps will be clearly marked, mirroring the format used in previous 2025 events, such as Crimson Eye during Halloween.