Among Us 2024 Update: New Roles, Features & Everything That's Changed
Sus just got more sus! Among Us dropped its biggest update of 2024, and it's changing the game.
After dominating 2020-2021 as the pandemic's breakout hit, Among Us has continued evolving. The 2024 roadmap brought three game-changing new roles, lobby improvements, and quality-of-life updates that make the social deduction classic better than ever.
Let's break down everything new in Among Us for 2024!
🎮 What's New in Among Us 2024?
Quick Summary:
- ✅ 3 brand new roles (Tracker, Noisemaker, Phantom)
- ✅ Completely redesigned lobby system
- ✅ Creative mode enhancements
- ✅ New cosmetics and collaborations
- ✅ Quality of life improvements
Release Date: June 18, 2024 (v2024.6.18 update)
🆕 Three New Roles Explained
1. Tracker (Crewmate Role) 🎯
What It Does: The Tracker can select one Crewmate and see their location on the map for a limited time.
How to Use:
- Select a Crewmate to track
- Their position appears on your map
- Duration: 15-30 seconds (configurable)
- Cooldown: 30-60 seconds
Strategic Value:
- Verify alibis - See if someone was really in Electrical
- Protect key players - Keep tabs on suspicious Crewmates
- Catch Impostors - If your tracked player dies, you know the area
- Coordinate - Guide other Crewmates to safety
Pro Tips:
- Track players who claim to be doing tasks
- Don't reveal you're Tracker until you have solid info
- Use it to confirm or deny emergency meeting claims
- Track players who accuse others
Counterplay (for Impostors):
- Kill quickly when alone
- Avoid being predictable
- Use vents to escape tracked areas
2. Noisemaker (Crewmate Role) 🔊
What It Does: When a Noisemaker is killed, they emit a loud sound and visual indicator showing their death location.
How It Works:
- Automatic ability (no activation needed)
- Sound plays when killed
- Visual arrow/indicator appears on screen
- Alerts all nearby Crewmates
Strategic Value:
- Posthumous justice - Help catch your killer
- Area denial - Impostors think twice before killing you
- Information - Even in death, you help the crew
- Pressure - Forces Impostors to be more careful
Pro Tips:
- Stick to high-traffic areas
- Don't reveal you're Noisemaker
- Bait Impostors into risky kills
- Your death becomes evidence
Counterplay (for Impostors):
- Kill in isolated areas
- Use vents immediately after killing
- Frame someone else nearby
- Kill during sabotages when sound is masked
3. Phantom (Impostor Role) 👻
What It Does: The Phantom can turn invisible for a short period, allowing sneaky kills or quick escapes.
How to Use:
- Activate invisibility ability
- Duration: 5-10 seconds (configurable)
- Cooldown: 25-40 seconds
- Can still kill while invisible
Strategic Value:
- Stealth kills - Approach victims unseen
- Quick escapes - Disappear after murders
- Vent alternative - Move without using vents
- Psychological warfare - Crew never feels safe
Pro Tips:
- Use it to escape crime scenes
- Kill in plain sight during chaos
- Combine with sabotages
- Time it with lights out
Counterplay (for Crewmates):
- Stick together in groups
- Report bodies immediately
- Watch for suspicious movement
- Use visual tasks to confirm innocence
🎨 Lobby System Overhaul
The Problem: Old lobby system was clunky and confusing.
The Solution: Complete redesign with "snappy menus" and clear settings.
What's Improved:
1. Better Search Filters
- Find games matching your preferences
- Filter by:
- Number of Impostors
- Map preference
- Role settings
- Language
- Speed settings
2. Clearer Settings Display
- Hosts see ALL adjustable settings at a glance
- Joining players see important settings highlighted
- No more surprise rule changes
- Visual indicators for custom settings
3. Quality of Life
- Lobby music added
- Crewmate chatter appears at top of screen
- Faster loading times
- Better connection stability
4. Customization
- More control over role probabilities
- Adjust cooldowns and durations
- Fine-tune game balance
- Save favorite settings
🎭 New Cosmetics & Collaborations
What's Available:
Cosmetics:
- New hats, skins, and pets
- Seasonal items
- Collaboration items
- Free and paid options
Confirmed Collaborations (2024):
- Halo crossover items
- Arcane (League of Legends) cosmetics
- Fall Guys crossover
- More "Bean Fashion" options
How to Get:
- Stars (earned through gameplay)
- Beans (premium currency)
- Special events
- Battle Pass-style progression
🗺️ Map Updates
No new maps in 2024, but existing maps received updates:
The Fungle (Most Recent Map):
- Added October 2023
- Mushroom-filled environment
- Beach areas
- Unique tasks and vent system
Classic Maps:
- The Skeld
- Mira HQ
- Polus
- The Airship
Future: Innersloth hinted at "surprises" - possible new map in 2025?
📊 How New Roles Change the Meta
Before 2024:
- Simple Crewmate vs. Impostor dynamic
- Limited role variety
- Predictable gameplay patterns
After 2024:
- More complexity - 3 new roles add strategic depth
- Harder for Impostors - Tracker and Noisemaker increase risk
- More fun for Impostors - Phantom adds new kill strategies
- Higher skill ceiling - More to master
Impact on Gameplay:
Crewmate Strategy:
- Don't reveal special roles early
- Use Tracker to verify alibis
- Noisemakers should bait kills
- Coordinate role usage
Impostor Strategy:
- Identify and eliminate Trackers first
- Avoid killing Noisemakers in risky spots
- Phantom should time invisibility perfectly
- Adapt to role combinations
🎯 Tips for Playing with New Roles
As Tracker:
- Don't announce immediately - Keep it secret
- Track accusers - Verify their claims
- Watch for patterns - Track suspicious players
- Share info wisely - Only reveal when certain
As Noisemaker:
- Bait kills - Position yourself strategically
- Stay quiet - Don't reveal your role
- High-traffic areas - Die where it matters
- Trust the system - Your death helps
As Phantom:
- Time it right - Use during chaos
- Escape artist - Disappear after kills
- Vent alternative - Move without suspicion
- Combine abilities - Use with sabotages
General Tips:
- Adapt your strategy - Every game is different
- Communication - Discuss role probabilities
- Practice - Master new mechanics
- Have fun - Don't take it too seriously
📅 2024 Roadmap: What's Coming
Confirmed for Late 2024/Early 2025:
More Roles:
- Innersloth teased additional roles
- Community voting on future roles
- Balance updates for existing roles
Features:
- Improved matchmaking
- Better anti-cheat
- More customization options
- Performance improvements
Content:
- Seasonal events
- New cosmetics
- Possible new map
- Collaboration announcements
💻 Platform Availability
Where to Play:
- PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, itch.io)
- Mobile (iOS, Android)
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4/5
- Xbox One/Series X|S
Cross-Play: Full cross-play across all platforms!
Price: Free-to-play (with optional cosmetic purchases)
📈 Player Reception
Community Response:
The Praise:
- ⭐ "New roles add much-needed depth"
- ⭐ "Lobby improvements are fantastic"
- ⭐ "Game feels fresh again"
- ⭐ "Phantom is so fun to play"
- ⭐ "Tracker changes everything"
The Criticism:
- ⚠️ "Need more new roles"
- ⚠️ "Phantom might be too strong"
- ⚠️ "Still no new map"
- ⚠️ "Matchmaking needs work"
Overall: Positive reception. Update breathed new life into the game.
🎮 How to Enable New Roles
For Lobby Hosts:
- Create a lobby
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to "Role Settings"
- Enable/Disable roles:
- Tracker (Crewmate)
- Noisemaker (Crewmate)
- Phantom (Impostor)
- Adjust probabilities (0-100%)
- Set cooldowns and durations
- Start game!
Recommended Settings:
- Tracker: 30-50% chance
- Noisemaker: 20-40% chance
- Phantom: 50-70% chance (if Impostor)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the new roles free?
A: Yes! All gameplay features are free. Only cosmetics cost money.
Q: Can I play with old versions?
A: No. Everyone must update to play together.
Q: Do new roles work on all maps?
A: Yes! New roles work on every map.
Q: Can you have multiple Trackers?
A: Yes, if role probability allows it.
Q: Is Phantom overpowered?
A: Innersloth is monitoring balance. Adjustments may come.
Q: Will there be more roles?
A: Yes! More roles are planned for future updates.
Q: Can I disable new roles?
A: Yes. Hosts can turn off any role in settings.
Q: Do new roles work in Hide and Seek mode?
A: Some do, some don't. Check mode-specific rules.
🏆 Competitive Impact
How new roles affect competitive Among Us:
Tournament Changes:
- New ban/pick systems for roles
- Strategic role composition
- Higher skill ceiling
- More viewer engagement
Streaming:
- Content creators love new roles
- More variety in gameplay
- Better viewer experience
- Increased Twitch/YouTube presence
🎯 The Verdict
Is the 2024 Update Worth It?
Absolutely! The new roles add strategic depth without overwhelming complexity. The lobby improvements make finding games easier, and the game feels fresh again.
Best Update Since: The Airship map (March 2021)
Rating: 9/10 - Exactly what Among Us needed
🚀 Final Thoughts
Among Us proved it's not a one-hit wonder. The 2024 update shows Innersloth's commitment to evolving the game while maintaining what made it special.
The new roles add enough complexity to keep veterans engaged while remaining accessible to newcomers. The lobby improvements fix long-standing issues. The roadmap promises more content ahead.
If you haven't played Among Us in a while, now's the perfect time to return. The game is better than ever.
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Last Updated: December 13, 2024
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