Among Us

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Noted: Bandai will sell the Gashapon "Among Us Mejirushi Accessories" starting September 28 at 11:00. · 2026-10-05
Noted: The line has 8 types: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, White, Pink, and Orange. · 2026-10-05
Noted: Ghosts in the set have a semi-transparent finish. · 2026-10-05
Noted: Each play costs 300 yen including tax, and the sale runs through October 26 at 23:59. · 2026-10-05
Noted: Shipping is scheduled for around late January 2027. · 2026-10-05
Noted: Among Us is a Western online game · 2026-10-05
Noted: the role's name is a 10-letter word starting with "I" · 2026-10-04
Noted: Tributes in Among Us · 2026-08-09
Noted: adding a new Crewmate role called Judge · 2026-08-19
Noted: The Judge can use an ability named Overrule, which forces the ejection of any specified player regardless of the meeting's vote result or skip. · 2026-08-19
Noted: This ability is limited to one use per match and becomes available after completing a set number of tasks. · 2026-08-19
Noted: If the ejected player is not an Impostor, the Judge is ejected instead as a penalty. · 2026-08-19
Noted: When multiple Judges activate Overrule at the same time, only the fastest activation applies, and the other Judges retain their ability for a later meeting. · 2026-08-19
Noted: The update also introduced a match info guide that lets players check the player list, role composition, and settings during a match. · 2026-08-19
Noted: The Detective role received a balance adjustment, adding a cooldown immediately after emergency meetings. · 2026-08-19
Noted: Among Us is a multiplayer social deduction game set on spaceships and planetary bases, where Crewmates complete tasks while identifying and ejecting hidden Impostors. · 2026-08-19
Noted: The update follows previous role additions such as Engineer, Angel, Shapeshifter, and Viper · 2026-08-19
Noted: Innersloth's late 2026 roadmap mentions two more roles planned. · 2026-08-19
Noted: Featured games include Among Us, Deceive Inc., Project Winter, and nine others. · 2026-07-14
Noted: real examples from Among Us · 2026-06-09

Announced: new role to be added within the next week (September 23) · 2026-10-04
Announced: a new ghost role called the Influencer · 2026-10-03
Announced: a trailer for the Influencer role · 2026-10-03
Announced: new role will be added to the game in one week · 2026-08-12
Announced: first of two planned roles for 2026 · 2026-08-12
Announced: Episode 1 is streaming free on Paramount+'s YouTube channel · 2026-06-27

Release: game · 2026-08-19 · 2026-08-19
Release: game · 2025-09-20 · 2026-10-03
Release: game · November 17, 2018 · 2026-08-12

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Oct 8

Among Us Story: On Guard Sets February 17, 2027 Release

Innersloth announced at The Triple-i Initiative October 2026 showcase that Among Us Story: On Guard will be released on February 17, 2027. The single-player detective adventure is set in the Among Us universe but is independent of the multiplayer social deduction game and can be played on its own. Players take the role of an Operator in MIRA Research and Development's new Crewmate training program, operating inside a simulation as a security officer called a Guard. A murder occurs during the program, and the Guard becomes the suspect, so the player must prove their innocence and identify the Impostor. The game will support Japanese and launch on PC via Steam, mobile, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The story branches into three endings, and players gather clues by interacting with crewmates including the Cook, Scientist, Doctor, and Captain.

Oct 5

Bandai's Among Us Gashapon Mejirushi Accessories Go On Sale September 28

Bandai will sell the Gashapon "Among Us Mejirushi Accessories" starting September 28 at 11:00. The line has 8 types: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, White, Pink, and Orange. Ghosts in the set have a semi-transparent finish. Each play costs 300 yen including tax, and the sale runs through October 26 at 23:59. Shipping is scheduled for around late January 2027.

Oct 4

Among Us Teases New Role With A Cryptic Ten-Letter Riddle

The official Among Us X account announced on September 23 that a new role will be added within the next week. The teaser names nothing, only that the role's name is a 10-letter word starting with "I." Whether the role belongs to the Crew or the Impostor faction is not announced. Players have guessed names such as "influencer" and "instigator." A Crew-side role called Judge was added on August 19.

Oct 3

Among Us Adds Influencer Ghost Role in v19.0.0 Update

Innersloth added a new ghost role called the Influencer to Among Us in update v19.0.0, released September 20. A trailer for the role appeared alongside the update. Players killed by an Impostor take on the Influencer role as a ghost, then send up to three images to living Crewmates from a set presented at random, using a special camera near a player to track that player automatically. The images can flag an Impostor's identity, warn that one is nearby, or vouch for a Crewmate under suspicion. Redraws of the image options are limited, so a message that does not land can cause an innocent player to be ejected. The ability works during a blackout and can be used while tasks are in progress. The update also adjusts a Judge sound effect, fixes duplicate login pop-ups, and adds a rewards button in the account menu.

Aug 19

Among Us Adds Judge Role That Overrides Vote Results

Innersloth released update v18.0.0 for Among Us on August 19, adding a new Crewmate role called Judge. The Judge can use an ability named Overrule, which forces the ejection of any specified player regardless of the meeting's vote result or skip. This ability is limited to one use per match and becomes available after completing a set number of tasks. If the ejected player is not an Impostor, the Judge is ejected instead as a penalty. When multiple Judges activate Overrule at the same time, only the fastest activation applies, and the other Judges retain their ability for a later meeting. The update also introduced a match info guide that lets players check the player list, role composition, and settings during a match. The Detective role received a balance adjustment, adding a cooldown immediately after emergency meetings. Among Us is a multiplayer social deduction game set on spaceships and planetary bases, where Crewmates complete tasks while identifying and ejecting hidden Impostors. The update follows previous role additions such as Engineer, Angel, Shapeshifter, and Viper, and Innersloth's late 2026 roadmap mentions two more roles planned.

Aug 12

Among Us New Role Arrives in One Week

The official Among Us X account announced on August 12 that a new role will be added to the game in one week. The announcement post includes a silhouette image and asks players to guess what the role will do. The reply section is active, with one user suggesting a role named Impostor that must kill all crew without being caught, to which the official account replied "genius." Among Us is a multiplayer game for 4 to 15 players where crew members complete tasks to prepare a spaceship for departure while hidden Impostors kill crew and sabotage. The Crew wins by finishing tasks or ejecting all Impostors through discussion; the Impostors win when their numbers equal the Crew's. The Steam version launched on November 17, 2018, and the game continues to receive updates. This year's roadmap on the Steam store page lists two roles planned for addition, and this announcement is one of them.

Aug 9

Round Raccoon Jimothy Spreads Across Games as Fan Art and Playable Mods

Jimothy, a round raccoon found in Seattle on July 13, 2026, has become a viral meme. Game studios and fans have created tributes in World of Warcraft, Old School RuneScape, Dead by Daylight, The Sims, Halo, Among Us, and more. Fan-made content includes a browser game, a Stardew Valley pet mod, and a Minecraft add-on.

Jul 14

Steam Social Deduction Fest Brings Discounts on Werewolf-Type Games

Valve launched a sale event on Steam called the Social Deduction Fest, targeting werewolf-style games that rely on observation and suspicion. The event runs until July 17 and includes discounts, demos, and previews of upcoming titles. Featured games include Among Us, Deceive Inc., Project Winter, and nine others. Animated avatars and stickers were also added to the Steam Points Shop.

Jun 27

Among Us Anime Soundtrack Released on Streaming Platforms

The soundtrack for the anime adaptation of Among Us, currently streaming on Paramount+, has been released on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store, Deezer, Amazon Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, and TIDAL. A full list of platforms is available on the official website. Episode 1 of the series is streaming free on Paramount+'s YouTube channel.

Jun 9

Among Us Community Director's Game Management Book Gets Japanese Release

Born Digital announced on June 9, 2026, that Victoria Tran's book 'Turning Players into Fans: A Textbook for Game Community Management' will be released in Japan in early July 2026. The 336-page guide, translated under the supervision of Takaaki Ichijo, covers community management theory and practical strategies across the game development lifecycle, with real examples from Among Us. It is priced at 4,950 yen.