Among Us

The Stardew Valley Cosmicube launched on November 18, 2025, introducing a range of themed items inspired by the popular game. Additionally, new roles were introduced, including the Detective and Viper, each with unique gameplay mechanics. Players can also look forward to the upcoming release of more new roles and Cosmicubes.

• New Roles: The Detective and Viper roles added in December 2025 introduced fresh gameplay elements.
• New Cosmicubes: The Hanami Cosmicube released on March 23, 2026, featuring cherry blossom-themed cosmetics, while a Phoenix Wright cosmetics collaboration became available on February 17, 2026.
  • New Hats: From the Hanami Cosmicube, players unlocked hats such as the Three of a Kind Hat and Mochi Obliged Hat.
  • New Skins: The Hanami Cosmicube also introduced skins like A Checkered Past Skin and Florals, How Original Skin.
  • New Nameplates: New nameplates such as One Spring Day Nameplate and Life’s a Picnic Nameplate were part of the Hanami Cosmicube.
• Improved Matchmaking System: An enhanced matchmaking system launched in December 2025, allowing players to filter and view lobby settings before joining.
• Nostalgia Mode: A toggle for Nostalgia Mode was introduced in April 2026, allowing players to experience the game's original art style during lobby creation.
• Seasonal Events: Players received a special New Year's Eve 2026 Hat for free starting December 26, 2025, and enjoyed a limited-time Nostalgia Mode for April Fool's Day in 2026.

The introduction of the Viper Impostor role on September 23, 2025, significantly altered gameplay dynamics, bringing unique mechanics and abilities to the game. This update also featured the Detective role, which allowed players to gather clues and solve murders, further expanding the strategic elements of Among Us. Additionally, the Lunar New Year Cosmicube returned on January 27, 2025, offering animal-themed cosmetics for both Crewmates and Impostors.

• New Roles:
  • Viper Impostor Role: Introduced unique mechanics such as dissolving bodies over time.
  • Detective Role: Players can now track dead Crewmates and interrogate others.
  • New Roles Announcement: Plans for 2 to 4 additional roles were confirmed for the year.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Viper's Acid Ability: Required strategic thinking for body disposal.
  • Crime Scenes: Detectives can investigate crime scenes to gather clues.
  • Revamped Suspect List Mechanic: Detectives build a suspect list based on gathered information.

• Cosmetic Updates:
  • Genshin Impact Collaboration: Added Paimon-themed cosmetics including a wig and costume.
  • Racing Cosmicube Released: Featured race-themed cosmetics for players to unlock.
  • Pusheen Cosmicube Available: Included various new cosmetics themed around the popular character.

• Seasonal Events:
  • 7th Birthday Celebration: Players received a free Caked Up Hat from June 10 to July 10, 2025.
  • April Fools Event: The backwards version of The Skeld returned, available until April 8, 2025.
• Matchmaking Overhaul:
  • A complete redesign improved lobby finding based on player feedback, enhancing player experience and accessibility.

The Fungle map launched on December 15, 2023, adding a vibrant new location with activities like ziplining and fishing, while the Indie Cosmicube released on November 28, 2023, featuring characters from various indie games. Players can also look forward to new roles introduced on May 8, 2024, each with unique gameplay mechanics.

• New Map: The Fungle introduced as the fifth map in Among Us.
• New Roles:
  • Tracker: Tracks a Crewmate's location temporarily.
  • Noisemaker: Alerts players when they become an Impostor's victim.
  • Phantom: An Impostor role that can become invisible after a kill.
• Cosmicubes:
  • Gilmore's Curious Cosmicube: Released on August 13, 2024, featuring items from Vox Machina and more.
  • Lunar New Year Cosmicube: Released on February 8, 2024, celebrating the Year of the Dragon.
  • Return of Classic Halloween Hats: Available from October 1, 2024, including the Plague Mask.
• Seasonal Events:
  • 6th Birthday Celebration Event: Special gifts for players logging in on June 15, 2024.
  • April Fools' Mode: Introduced a limited-time event from April 1-8, 2024.
  • Halloween Cosmetics: Available until December 1, 2024.

• Gameplay Changes: Game presets introduced on June 18, 2024, allowing quick shifts between classic and roles-based gameplay.
• Balance Changes: Improved lobby filtering and a redesigned main menu to enhance user experience.

The Fungle launched on October 24, 2023, introducing a vibrant new map filled with tasks and sabotage opportunities. This update also marked the debut of the Hide n Seek game mode, where Crewmates work to complete tasks while avoiding elimination by the Impostor. Other significant additions included a variety of new tasks and cosmetics tied to the anniversary celebration.

• New Map: The Fungle: Players explored the depths of The Fungle, featuring tasks like fishing and roasting marshmallows, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • New Tasks: Players engaged in new activities such as playing frisbee and lifting weights within The Fungle.
• New Game Mode: Hide n Seek: This mode allowed Crewmates to complete tasks while the Impostor hunted them down.
• 5th Anniversary Celebrations: Players received free cosmetics, including a star balloon hat and special anniversary-themed items.
• UI/UX Improvements: The introduction of a Quick Chat Builder replaced the old radial menu, streamlining communication during games.
  • Refined Quick Chat Features: Enhanced categories and visual effects improved the overall user experience.
• Network Enhancements: Improvements to connection handling ensured players who lost their network connection were returned to the title menu, enhancing overall stability.

Arcane Cosmicube Collaboration launched on November 22, 2021, introducing new cosmetics inspired by the *Arcane* series, including characters and items from *League of Legends*. Other notable updates included the Friends List Feature, which allowed players to send friend requests and invite others to lobbies, along with a variety of seasonal events and new cosmetics.

• New Friend System: The Friends List feature was introduced on March 31, 2022, allowing players to send and receive friend requests, invite friends to games, and block players.
• Cosmetics Expansions:
  • Holiday Cosmicubes released on December 16, 2021, included winter-themed items.
  • The hololive Cosmicube, featuring VTuber cosmetics, launched on September 20, 2022.
  • New Ghostface cosmetics became available on March 31, 2022, and were free until April 30.
• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • A Horse Mode was launched as an April Fools' joke on April 1, 2022.
  • A map view was added to the voting screen on May 17, 2022, improving gameplay flow.
• Seasonal Events: The Halloween-themed decorations for Skeld and MIRA HQ were introduced on October 18, 2022, enhancing the festive atmosphere leading up to Halloween.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Numerous updates improved user experience, such as randomized lobby names to combat toxicity and the introduction of colorblind settings on June 21, 2022.

The Airship Map launched on March 31, 2021, marking a significant expansion in Among Us with its largest map yet. This update introduced various new features, including a new Impostor role, The Shapeshifter, and support for 15-player lobbies. Additionally, the game introduced a basic account system to enhance moderation and community safety.

• New Map: The Airship, inspired by The Henry Stickmin Collection, features new tasks, starting room selection, and innovative mobility mechanics like ladders.
• New Role: The Shapeshifter role allows Impostors to disguise themselves as Crewmates, adding a new layer of strategy to the game.
• Increased Player Capacity: Support for up to 15 players was introduced, along with new colors such as Rose and Gray.
• Account Linking: Players gained the ability to link accounts across platforms, improving continuity for save data and cosmetics.
• Hide n’ Seek Mode: A new gameplay mode was announced, expanding the variety of play styles available in Among Us.
• Art Style Revamp: A planned full art style revamp aimed to enhance visuals with cleaner lines and smoother animations.

Among Us 2 was officially announced on August 18, 2020, confirming the development of a sequel aimed at enhancing the original gameplay experience. This announcement included plans for new roles, improved matchmaking, and a friend system. Additionally, the game saw significant updates with new features, including the introduction of anonymous voting and task bar modes on November 3, 2020.

• New Content:
  • Henry Stickmin Map: A new map themed around Henry Stickmin was confirmed on November 3, 2020, featuring new tasks and available for all players.
  • All Maps Free: As of June 12, 2020, MIRA HQ and Polus maps became free for all players to host.
  • New Hats and Cosmetics: Various new hats were added on June 12, 2020, along with cosmetics for the meeting screen on November 3, 2020.
  • In-Game Currency: An in-game currency system was introduced to allow players to buy and earn specific cosmetics.

• Gameplay Improvements:
  • Player Count Goals: Among Us 2 aimed to support 12-15 player games to balance the impostor mode, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
  • Matchmaking System: A redesigned matchmaking system was planned to better accommodate custom modes and player skill levels.

• Quality of Life Enhancements:
  • Account and Friends Feature: The sequel will launch with accounts and friends features for better player interaction.
  • Colorblind Support: Initial implementations for colorblind support were introduced, enhancing accessibility for players.

• Server Improvements: Ongoing enhancements were made to address server issues due to increased player influx, reported on September 23, 2020.

• Merchandise Update: On June 12, 2020, a merchandise update announced upcoming products, including t-shirts and plush toys.

MIRA HQ launched on August 8, 2019, marking a significant expansion for Among Us with new tasks and mechanics. Following this, the Polus map released on November 12, 2019, introducing additional gameplay elements. Players also saw the introduction of eight new tasks that enhanced the overall experience.

• New Maps:
  • MIRA HQ launched on August 8, 2019.
  • Polus released on November 12, 2019, for $4.
• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • Introduced a new security system and sabotage mechanic on August 8, 2019.
  • Added ghost chat for all players and increased ghost speed for better interaction.
• Balance Changes:
  • Version 2019.11.5 increased hack resistance significantly.
  • Impostors gained the ability to fix their own sabotages.
• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • Game filtering options were added on January 25, 2019, allowing players to find games in preferred languages and settings.
  • Stats tracking was integrated into the main menu on April 24, 2019.
• Localization Enhancements:
  • Improved international text support for accented characters and added partial translations for Portuguese and Spanish on August 8, 2019.