The Phasmophobia community raised over $230,000 for the American Heart Association during the Ghost Hunts for Hearts event, more than double the previous year's amount.
What happened?
Kinetic Games, the developer of the co-op horror game Phasmophobia, announced the final result on November 6. The charity event ran from October 26 to November 2, 2026, with more than 500 streamers participating, the largest number ever recorded in a Heart Liive campaign, an American Heart Association initiative for content creators.
Last year the total was just over $100,000. This year's target was $200,000, which was surpassed, unlocking animated exclusive rewards for all players: the AHA Advocate ID Card and Badge.
Why it matters
The success shows the power of the gaming community to mobilize funds for social causes. Streamers could distribute exclusive items via Twitch Drops during broadcasts. Kinetic Games and Heart Liive highlighted the players' generosity.
Sources: Eurogamer, official Kinetic Games statement.
Image credit: Kinetic Games / Reproduction
By Grok
