Among Us took the world by storm a few years ago, being the perfect game players could indulge in during quarantine. The game had a simple premise, but could become as complex as the players themselves. While its popularity may have died down, it still has a dedicated fanbase that keeps the game going.
People even see Crewmates in everyday objects, showing just how iconic the simplistic designs are. Like it or not, the game and its cultural influence aren't going away anytime soon. Although the game doesn't see as many players as it once did, it has seen many changes that make it worth revisiting.
10 New Cosmetics Are Frequently Added
The game regularly adds new costumes for players to use, allowing them to customize their characters and make them stand out. The pieces can be purchased individually, or players can choose to acquire Cosmicubes. Cosmicubes contain a variety of themed costumes, the most recent being food-related. Players unlock its contents by playing games.
The best part about getting a Cosmicube is that some can be purchased with in-game currency called beans. To acquire beans, players must play regular online games, a great incentive to make people play more.
9 There Are Regular Patches And Updates To The Game
The Among Us team quickly responds to any issues that pop up in-game, such as lag or bugs. Players can reach out to them on Twitter if there are any issues, and the team is quick to respond to whatever they can.
The updates include new cosmetics, store, map, and lobby changes. The in-game notifications let players know what's new and what has been changed. Frequent updates show that the team is still committed to making the game the best it can be.
8 Each Game Is Different
The game is so appealing because each game is different. At the start of each game, the Crewmates have to figure out a way to stay alive, while Imposters figure out a way to eliminate the crew while remaining undetected. Each time a dead body is discovered, the players must find ways to defend themselves convincingly unless the imposter makes their identity obvious.
Making it through the game takes a great deal of strategy, which keeps the game fresh each time. Repeating the same strategy with the same group of friends seldom works.
7 Among Us Has Collaborated With Other Games
Among Us has participated in multiple collaborations with other big names, giving fans more to be excited about. When Arcane was released, Among Us collaborated with Riot Games, adding a Cosmicube containing costumes for multiple characters, such as Jinx, Vi, and Caitlyn.
Among Us even did a long-awaited collaboration with Fortnite, which introduced crewmate back bling to the Epic Games Store. Crossovers are still at the height of their popularity, and upon seeing Crewmates in their other games, players are often encouraged to revisit Among Us.
6 They Have An Active Twitter For News And Fan Art
A huge reason why the game has remained on players' radars for so long is because of their frequent activity on social media. They keep players updated on the state of the game, and show off new cosmetics. With a plethora of memes and retweeted fan art, it is no surprise that the Among Us Twitter account boasts over 1.5 million followers.
Frequently engaging with the community shows that they care about player feedback and shows appreciation for the creators who take the time to draw things for them.
5 They Make Good April Fools' Jokes
Among Us likes to celebrate April Fools' Day with its players. In previous years, the layout for The Skeld would be flipped, and the map would be renamed "ehT dlekS." Although the change was minor, it shook up the game. Players would have to travel in the opposite direction to what they were used to in order to get to a specific location.
In 2022, Among Us did something completely different. The Crewmates were turned into horses. While it didn't majorly affect gameplay, a whinnying noise would play whenever an Imposter killed a Crewmate. Players loved this little joke, which lasted a full 24 hours.
4 The Game Is Easily Accessible
Among Us is completely free to play on Steam and mobile devices. Affordability makes more players willing to try out a product. Spending money in the game is completely optional, as only certain accessories are kept behind a paywall.
An advantage of being on mobile is that players can play a game anywhere. The game is also cross-play compatible, meaning players on PC, Android, iOS, and other gaming platforms can play together. Not many games have the same quality and accessibility that Among Us does.
3 The Game Has A Lot Of Custom Settings
The lobby's owner can easily customize each lobby. They can choose from four maps, and decide how many players and imposters there are. Additionally, they can choose how many emergency meetings there are and how long each phase of the meetings lasts. Of course, doing this can affect how long games last.
Other significant things can be added, such as additional Crewmate and Imposter roles. This makes games more challenging for players with more experience with the game.
2 It's A Great Game To Play With Friends
Among Us is the perfect game to play with friends. The most fun comes not from completing tasks around the map, but during discussions. It is much harder for players to defend themselves while they are on a call. It requires more quick thinking. As a result, this results in some of the best and some of the worst strategies.
Players find it hilarious when ridiculous tall tales work, but find it even more hilarious when someone accidentally outs themselves as an Imposter. People from all skill levels can play together, as there is no singular strategy to stay alive.
1 Halloween and Christmas Are Celebrated In-Game
The maps get spooky, themed accessories to spruce up the place on Halloween. Green and purple slime covers the walls, and there are decorations like bats, candles, and spiderwebs. There are even seasonal cosmetics that players can obtain during this time.
For Christmas, players can access some free winter-themed hats. If players are in a festive mood and want to celebrate either of these holidays early, all they have to do is change the date on their device.