As a dedicated Phasmophobia player, I've noticed that the ghost shapeshift feature often does not register correctly for completing video objectives. This glitch especially affects optional objectives like repelling the ghost with incense or capturing ghost interactions on video, which can reduce your earned rewards and overall game satisfaction. One key issue is that ghost shapeshifting is supposed to trigger distinct visual evidence and contribute to mission progress; however, due to current bugs, these actions sometimes fail to count towards the objectives in the game interface. For example, even after recording a clear ghost shapeshift event on camera, the objective tracker does not update properly. In my experience, using specific items such as the Main Door Key and incense may provoke ghost activity, helping in gathering evidence like EMF readings or spirit box responses. However, the bug diminishes the value of these strategies since the shapeshift events linked with these interactions don't get acknowledged. This problem has been a repeated frustration within the community, and many players continuously request fixes from the developers to improve gameplay and restore full functionality of ghost objectives. Until a fix is released, I recommend sharing clips with fellow players to confirm evidence or using alternative methods such as disturbed salt or spirit box responses to validate ghost presence. Overall, while the current ghost shapeshift bug hampers progress, understanding its nuances and staying engaged with community forums can provide temporary strategies and keep the investigation experience enjoyable despite technical setbacks.