It's not an Imposter, it's a spin-off: multiplayer backstabbing game Among Us has spawned a single player detective story
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Good news, people who suck at getting away with murder in quintessential pandemic lockdown game Among Us. Developers Innersloth have announced a single player detective spin-off, Among Us Story: On Guard, in which you play a spaceship security guy trying to catch an Imposter – possibly, more than one Imposter - before they gut the whole crew. You'll need to prove your own innocence, too. Read more
The Among Us Animated Show Arrives! | Emergency Meeting #42
by Dors
IT’S FINALLY HERE CREWMATES!!At LOOOOOOOOOONG last, we can finally say the words so many of you have waited to hear:THE AMONG US ANIMATED SHOW IS OUT NOW!The entire show is available on Paramount+, with the first episode free now on their YouTube page.We’ve been so amazed by the work of CBS, Owen Dennis, and Titmouse. We couldn’t have gotten here without our producers Carl Neisser, and of course, Fortebass and Puffballs. We hope you love the show as much as we do! Watch the first episode NOW on YouTube!Keep reading further down to get the details on the new Showbiz Cosmicube.Tell us what you think about the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Story TimeGuess who’s working on a brand new game! WE ARE! Innersloth is happy to present our new narrative adventure, Among Us Story: On Guard.As a part of MIRA R&D you’ll be stepping into our new Crewmate training program as The Guard. In this story game, there are tasks that need doing, secrets that need revealing, and new...
The Among Us Show is OUT NOW! 📺
by Dors
EMERGENCY MEEEEEEETING!!! 🗣️📢The Among Us animated show is OUT NOW on Paramount+, and the first episode is FREE on YouTube. I’m so nervous-excited I’m going to smash my visor against the airlock.This is a show about teamwork and betrayal. Crewmates of a ship transporting Ore+ across the galaxy must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.We’re thrilled to have produced this in partnership with CBS Studios, with Owen Dennis (Infinity Train) as showrunner and Titmouse as the animation studio. Plus, the voices of Yvette Nicole Brown, Kimiko Glenn, Liv Hewson, Ashley Johnson, Wayne Knight, Phil LaMarr, Randall Park, Dan Stevens, Debra Wilson, Elijah Wood, and Patton Oswalt! Thank you. You’re all Crewmates to us. We promise never to vote you out in an Emergency Meeting. ❤️A lot of love and hardwork was put into this, and it’s honestly insane to us that Among Us has made it to this point. An animated show!!! Who would’ve guessed??? It’s so rare t...
Among Us Story: On Guard 🔪 The Reveal!
by Dors
New game, who dis?Ready to experience Among Us in a whole new way? Welcome to Among Us Story: On Guard!For ages, you’ve asked us for more. More stories about the Crewmates! More lore! More ways to play! More ways to live life in this universe, but single player. We wanted to see what that would be like too.So good news: You can wishlist the game now.Even better news: You can play the demo on June 15 as part of our Among Us birthday celebration! It’s our big present to you. 🎁And if you like the sound of that, we have just the thing to keep you grooving when the demo drops! You can listen to the original soundtrack starting on the 15th too!Interested in hearing more about the game? Okay!Welcome to MIRA Research & Development! Take a step into our simulator to start the new Crewmate training program. Your first task? Become Guard! You’re in charge of shipwide security and ensuring the crew gets to their destination safely. Everything will be fine, provided an Impostor doesn’t start murder...
Nostalgia Mode arrives for April Fool’s!
by Dors
Huh… is it just us or are the Crewmates older?It’s time to take a trip down memory vent because Among Us has reverted to its original look for April Fool’s Day Week with update v17.3.0! We haven’t used the OG art of the game since it was updated back in 2021 – doesn’t time fly? So, now’s your chance to jump in and relive (or live for the first time) that classic Among Us feel in your lobbies.Isn’t there something just right about the OG look? The slightly different leg, the more crooked visor… it’s what Crewmates always were. While the mode is active, not everything gets reverted to the old look – it only works on items we have old sprites for like the Crewmates, Impostor kills, Emergency Meetings calls, and some of the cosmetics.And don’t worry – if you prefer the modern look you can always toggle the mode off in the lobby creation menu. Round up your friends and start a lobby quick! Nostalgia Mode will only be here until April 8th at 17:00 UTC (10am PDT /1pm EDT).Totally not pranking...
Announcing the Hanami Cosmicube! 🌸
by Dors
It’s a beautiful day to do tasks, Crewmates!March is almost over, but that means change is around the corner. Maybe that’ll mean less untimely deaths in Electrical (unless an Impostor has something to say about that)! Why not celebrate by indulging in the coming cherry blossom season with a beautiful, brand new set of cosmetics?Hanami Cosmicube 🌸Starting today, you can purchase our brand new Hanami Cosmicube for 30 Stars. Much like the lovely cherry blossoms the cosmetics are themed after, they won’t be around forever, so get yours before they’re gone on April 23, 2026 at 17:00 UTC!Once you have the Cosmicube, you can start unlocking:Three of a Kind HatMochi Obliged HatA Little Tied Up HatIn Full Bloom HatFlower Power HatMeet Your Matcha HatBudding Feelings HatGot Something On Your Face VisorA Checkered Past SkinFlorals, How Original SkinTo My Own Beat SkinOne Spring Day NameplateLife’s a Picnic NameplateDo you think the serene blossoms will calm down the Impostors? That they’ll bask i...
Announcing: Among Us x Ace Attorney (Again!)
by Dors
HOLD IT!That’s what I’d yell the minute I dress up in our newest collaboration cosmetics. We’ve teamed up with Ace Attorney once more to bring the one and only Phoenix Wright into Among Us!Just like you, we knew Phoenix had to be in the game too after we collabed with Capcom to bring Miles Edgeworth into the game last time. Now you can have a dramatic turnabout in your own lobbies as these Phoenix Wright cosmetics are FREE!All you have to do is log in to Among Us before March 17th at 18:00 UTC (March 17th at 10am PT and 1pm ET) to receive:Phoenix Wright’s HairPhoenix Wright’s SuitYou’ll be committed to the spirit of justice (and hopefully better at lying constructing alibis) with these new threads.If you want to see Phoenix Wright in action, check out the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Windows and Steam!Finding clues with Gumshoe,DorsP.S. Speaking of clues, have you read about what we're doing this year? No?!? Well, check out our 2...
2026 Roadmap 🚀 | Part 1
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Hi Crewmates!If you know us, you know we typically release our roadmap several months into the new year. BUT LOOK AT US NOW. Give you the information at the START of the new year. Thank you, thank you, please hold your applause.For real though, we wanted to be faster, stronger, and better for the new year, so we will be splitting our roadmap (AKA the development plans) into two posts. One now, another in the later half of the year This allows us to keep you updated while giving flexibility to our timelines!But enough explanations. Let’s look at what you can expect for the first half of 2026:RolesRoles, roles, roles. You ask for them, we’re making them. Currently we have 15 prototypes in the works – not all of them will launch and honestly, it’s likely only 1 or 2 will see the light of day next year. (But… maybe… more…???)We extensively test new roles! We want to make sure we hit a balance of being fun without overly complicating things, but also giving variety for all the different kin...
Happy End of 2025, Crewmates! 🎉 Year End Recap
by Dors
CREWMATESSSS!!!WE MADE IT! WE’RE ALIVE! WE SURVIVED THE IMPOSTORS FOR ANOTHER YEAR!!!Thank you for a ✨stellar 2025✨ full of fun updates, multiple vent cleaning claims, and you-definitely-not-asking-us-about-the-TV-show-and-where-it-is. (It is NOT cancelled??? Why do I keep seeing people claim this please lmao.)I wanted to do a silly recap of what we’ve accomplished together this year, but FIRST let’s get through some housekeeping.New Years Eve 2026 DropOur yearly tradition is coming! Get a special, limited time NYE 2026 Hat for FREE when you log in starting December 26, 07:00 UTC. Ring in 2026 with your Crewmates and ensure you can be the person in future lobbies going “Oh this hat? It was limited edition. You just had to be there.” Ahhh, FOMO. This giveaway ends on January 31, 2026 so don’t forget about it!Until then, the Snowflake, Snowbean, and Gift Cosmicubes are BACK! Celebrate the winter holidays and snag them before they melt away on December 31.Innersloth HolidayInnersloth (tha...
New Merch! T-Shirts, Plushies, and More 🎁
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Crewmates!Just in time for the holidays, we've partnered with Fangamer to get you a new line of official Among Us merch!! We worked closely with the team to bring back some favorites in addition to some fancy new designs. Can't wait to see what you get up to with these fun items... just watch out. We can't guarantee there aren't any Impostors mixed in their. (But if there are, just throw them in the vent and it'll be fine.)Here's where you can get the items:Worldwide: https://fanga.me/r/among-usEU and UK: https://fanga.me/r/among-us-euAnd while you're here, we might as well take a closer look at some of the merch:Ejected T-ShirtDesigned by Studio Illustrata and inspired by the golden age of comic books, this comfy shirt is the perfect gear for doing any space-related task. Comes with a bonus Crewmate sticker! Don't ask why it has a knife. It's definitely a Crewmate.Shhhhhhh! Spinning PinIt really spins! At this point this image should be ingrained in your brains, so might as well repre...
Announcing: Among Us x Stardew Valley 🌻🌱
by Dors
It’s time to wake up bright and early, Crewmates!The spacebeans yearn for the cozy charm of farm life, away from the sabotages of space. They’ve gained inspiration from Stardew Valley – it has their two favorite things: tasks and NO Impostors. Unless…? 🤔The Stardew Cosmicube will be available for a limited time from Nov 18, 2025 – Feb 18, 2026. And the best part? It’s FREE – get enough Beans and these crops can be all yours. Just get it before it withers away.The Cosmicube features these items:Junimo PetKrobus PetAbigail’s Outfit SkinAbigail’s Locks HatDance of the Moonlight Jellies NameplateDay’s End NameplateFeathery Friend – Blue HatFeathery Friend – Void HatFeathery Friend – White HatGrandpa’s Beard VisorGrandpa’s Nightcap HatIt’s a New Day NameplateLooking For These? SkinLewis’s Overalls SkinLewis’s Moustache VisorLewis’s Cap HatLinus’s Hair HatLinus’s Beard VisorLinus’s Leaves SkinPrized Straw HatMr. Qi’s Suit SkinMr. Qi’s Shades VisorMr. Qi’s HatSebastian’s Bangs HatSebastian’s...
November Update v17.1.0: The Longest Dev Log in The World
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Hi Crewmates,Teeny tiny update v17.1.0 is now out.Curious about what it contains?Alright.Are you ready? Hold your breath. Prepare your reading eyes. This could drive you insane from the sheer amount of words this will hold:NEW: Stardew Valley Cosmicube will be available until Feb 18, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. And the best part? It’s FREE – for only 3300 Beans, this bountiful harvest can be yours. Get it before it withers away.NEW: Create Game screen. As requested by you, the backgrounds have been updated to reflect the map chosen!………. Ummm.Yep that’s actually it.I know. You’re mindblown. But check out the Cosmicube and hope to see you in those lobbies!….You know, any normal player would want the November dev log to end here since there’s really nothing else to say, but I know you. You’re sick. You’re twisted. The other Crewmates will never understand the depths of your darkness. I’ve seen what you’ve done. The lies you’ve told during Emergency Meetings so that you could get away with murder. ...
A Small Update - v17.0.1
by Dors
Hiya, Crewmates!We got a small patch, v17.0.1, available now on all platforms. Make sure to update your game with these fixes so you can get back to sleuthing and spitting!Patch Notes\ Fixed issue with sending and receiving friend requests.\ \ Fixed issue where the selected role in the menu would not stay highlighted.\ Fixed issue where scroll bar would display past screen boundaries at some resolutions.\ Fixed issue where scroll bar hitbox was misaligned.\ Updated the role reveal SFX.\ Fixed issue where the role reveal hint doesn’t fit on screen in certain languages.\ Fixed issue where selection menus in the Notes could not be closed without selecting an option.\ Updated the role reveal SFX.\ \ Fixed issue where role reveal hint doesn’t fit on screen properly.\ \ Fixed issue where role reveal hint doesn’t fit on screen properly.\ \ Fixed issue where role reveal hint doesn’t fit on screen properly.\ \ Fixed issue where Interrogate ability could be used while the settings menu is open.\...
Behind the Beans: Tracker & Noisemaker
by Dors
Hello, Crewmates!Once again, it’s time to go BEHIND THE BEANS! We hope you’ve enjoyed the last blogs we did for our newest roles: the Detective and Viper.As a treat Dave has turned back the clock to take us through the process for some of our other roles – the Tracker and Noisemaker!Take it away, Dave!After releasing The Fungle in 2023, the next goal was to release a batch of new roles. Players had been asking for new roles for a while, so it was exciting to start prototyping different ones. Roles are a great way to create new mechanics, make the gameplay feel fresh, and add new twists to the social deduction component in Among Us.This exploration resulted in 3 new roles being released in 2024: Tracker, Noisemaker, and Phantom. I felt that the Tracker and the Noisemaker were interesting because despite both being Crewmate roles, they’re design opposites. This allowed them to have stronger, unique identities while also serving two different playstyles.NoisemakerThe Noisemaker has a very...
Behind the Beans: Viper
by Dors
Howdy, Impostors!It’s time for another session of Behind the Beans with our principal game designer, Dave. If you missed the last deep dive, you can read it here! This time, he’s here to talk about our newest Impostor role: the Viper. This venomous role has increased the levels of chaos and added lots of spitting (ewww) to lobbies.Remember to say it, not spray it.DorsViperThe Viper is a simple role to understand. This was important to keep in mind when designing and iterating on the role. But don’t be fooled – there’s actually a lot of depth! Where and how you choose to kill now requires more thought. “How can I give the body more time to dissolve?” and “What are the entry and exit points of the location?” are just two questions to consider. The more discrete the location, the higher the chances of the body fully dissolving without a trace.Exhibit A, the Viper’s Acid ability in all its gloryA good Viper also uses their sabotages to the fullest. Need to give a dissolving body more time ...