Balance · 1
There are some tweaks to the Judge role in update v19.0.0.
tweak
Content · 2
The Influencer can send up to 3 random images (also referred to as stickers) to a living Crewmate to help them catch an Impostor or warn them. The Influencer role can send obscure images to Crewmates, has an ability to refresh images to find hints, and can influence minds and help find the Impostor. Many of the stickers are not very useful, such as 'A TREE', 'A BOWLING BALL', 'A TREASURE MAP', 'THE WIRES TASK', and 'A BROKEN LIGHT BULB', while a few like the 'emergency button sticker' or 'pointing arrows' are more helpful. The Influencer role can still perform tasks even after death.
message abilityA new Ghost Crewmate role called the Influencer has been introduced.
new role
Controls · 1
The cooldown for the Influencer's abilities can be adjusted in the Settings menu. The cooldown for sending stickers can be adjusted in the settings.
cooldown
UI · 2
A new button for redeeming rewards has been added to the My Account menu. Redemption codes are now available and can be found in the MY ACCOUNT settings. There are 14-digit reward codes that can be entered to receive beans or stars.
new redeem reward buttonThe Judge's gavel smash sound effect has been slightly tweaked.
gavel smash sfx
Fix · 1
Server changes have been made to lower the frequency of duplicate login pop-ups appearing.
duplicate login pop up
Also in this patch18
The Influencer role allows crewmates to request images of specific colors or players identified as impostors. Ghost crewmates can inform the Influencer of impostor identities, effectively ending the game. The Influencer role is described as an official method of teaming within the game. A new role called 'ghost role' has been added, which allows players to send stickers to other crew members after they die.
gameplay mechanicStickers can be refreshed for different ones, but the selection is based on random chance.
loot tableA patch called the Deadlock Patch is coming tomorrow. The Deadlock Patch was confirmed for Tuesday, September 28, 2026. A significant patch, described as the biggest moment of our lives, is scheduled for tomorrow. Live reactions to the patch will be streamed tomorrow. The author urges the developers to revert the latest patch.
patchThe Influencer role lacks any counterplay for impostors, making it impossible for them to win with competent players.
gameplay balanceThe game should prevent players from using a system where they assign a number of images based on who a player might be (e.g., Imposter, Crewmate, etc.).
gameplay flowPlayers are accusing potential impostors without relevant proof, using meta-game language and signs.
accusation systemThe influencer role is described as potentially overpowered, with specific instructions for indicating imposters based on color. The author suggests deleting the role completely or until a major rework.
roleThe developers have unintentionally legalized a playstyle where players accuse others without proof.
role systemImposters can potentially mislead the Influencer with their wording, but must avoid making it obvious to other players.
imposter strategyThe current gameplay feels like players are cheating or teaming, which is a significant problem.
game integrityCrewmates are voting out players without valid reasons, solely based on information from 'color ghosts'.
voting systemThe Influencer role is likely to be disabled in most game lobbies unless balancing changes are implemented.
role availabilityIt is possible to host private lobbies and disable roles, but this is not always feasible for quick games.
lobby systemThe Influencer should not be allowed to read or send messages to other ghosts.
influencer communicationPreventing the Influencer from communicating with ghosts stops alive Crewmates from passing messages through them. Preventing the Influencer from communicating with ghosts stops the Influencer from revealing Imposters to the Guardian Angel, including Shapeshifters.
information flowA button has been added that allows players to send stickers to crew members.
ui elementAlive Crewmates will need to interpret images sent by an 'Influencer', and the Influencer must interpret player suspicions based on deceptive language.
player interactionThe game has become close to unplayable due to changes in its core logic and principles. Players are no longer playing Among Us as intended, bypassing its core logic and principles. A recent update has reinforced the problem of players cheating or teaming.
gameplay