Huge New Card Among Us Gives You More Ways To Be Sneaky

Among usThe massive airship map finally arrived on Wednesday, offering new tasks for crew members, new ways to travel, and new ways to plot against your friends as an impostor. I tried the new level for about an hour last night, and players who might miss the well worn trails of Among us’ the other levels will have a lot to play on the airship.

The airship is Among usThe biggest card to date, but to my surprise, I didn’t feel overwhelmed in my first few games. Developer InnerSloth did a great job making the different pieces visually distinct. The circular record room has four large shelves, for example, while the kitchen has a charming tile pattern and a simmering pot on a stovetop. The airship also adds a few new ways to move, including ladders and a floating platform that takes you across a chasm.

On some Among us’ other maps, I have trouble remembering exactly where I have been. But the notable traits of many of the airship’s locations have made them easier to remember when pleading my innocence in player meetings.

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For teammates, the airship has plenty of new tasks to keep you busy while avoiding the impostor. About an hour into the game last night, I put on a shower head, shined a piece of jewelry, waved a phone to get good reception, fast-forwarded a videotape, dressed a mannequin, and even uncorked a toilet. And if you have been for a long time Among us player, you will recognize some old standbys – rest assured that your finely honed card-sweeping skills will be put to good use.

If you’re an impostor, the airship is a playground, filled with large items and far corners that you can use to strategically hide the bodies of your teammates. And of course, imposters can still use vents to move from room to room and turn off ship lights, communications, and other functions to disturb other players.

Sometimes the airship can feel as well big, however; at the default walking speed, it takes a long time to get from one place to another. To help you out, InnerSloth lets you start from one of three rooms every time you jump on the map. But no matter where you start, it still takes a while to get to the other side of the ship. In games with fewer players, the sheer size of the airship also means you might not see many of your teammates. It almost seems designed for the next 15 lobbies.

Wednesday’s update also adds an account system and new free hats, including a shit hat. Among us is available on PC, mobile, and Nintendo Switch, with an Xbox version slated for release this year.