Among Us has taken the gaming world by storm, but it requires a group to play. Unlike solo-friendly games like Minecraft or Apex Legends, Among Us is built for teamwork with up to 10 players. This naturally leads to the question: Is Among Us cross-platform? This guide covers everything about crossplay, cross-progression, and more in Among Us.
Cross-Platform Compatibility in Among Us
alt text: Among Us cross-platform play between PC, mobile, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Yes, Among Us supports cross-platform play. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform, whether they’re on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, or Android. For PC players, the storefront doesn’t matter. Whether you purchased the game on Itch.io, the Epic Games Store, or Steam, you can all play together seamlessly.
Inviting Friends Across Platforms
alt text: Inviting friends to a lobby in Among Us using a six-digit code.
Inviting friends in Among Us is straightforward. From the main menu, choose Online play and then Create game under the Host section. Select your preferred map, the number of impostors (two is recommended for a 10-player game), and the chat language. Confirm your selections. In the lobby, you’ll find a six-digit code beneath the Start button. Share this code with your friends.
To join your lobby, your friends need to select Online play from the menu and enter the code under the Private section. Ensure everyone is on the same server, which can be adjusted in the bottom right corner of the Online play screen. This process is identical across PC, Switch, iOS, and Android.
Cross-Save and Progression Details
alt text: Cosmetic items and in-app purchases in Among Us.
Cross-save isn’t a concern in Among Us because the game doesn’t have traditional progression. You start fresh each game regardless of your platform. However, Among Us offers cosmetic items for purchase. These purchases are platform-specific and cannot be transferred. This also applies to other purchases, such as the ad-free option available on mobile versions. You can’t transfer this purchase between Android and iOS devices. Similarly, owning the game on Steam, Epic Games Store, or Itch.io doesn’t grant you the ad-free version on mobile.
The only exception is between devices using the same storefront. For example, you can transfer your ad-free purchase between two Android devices or between an iPhone and an iPad.
Conclusion
Among Us offers seamless cross-platform play, allowing you to enjoy the game with friends regardless of their chosen device. While cosmetic items and other purchases are tied to specific platforms, the core gameplay experience remains consistent across all devices. So gather your crewmates and prepare for some intergalactic deception, no matter where you play!
