At its core, the social deduction game Among Us is about industrious crewmates working together to complete all their tasks while being picked off by devious, disguised impostors. However, one of the most fun elements of Among Us for players is the ability to customize their player character – known colloquially as a “bean” – with a variety of cosmetic items, including hats, gloves, visors, and more. Upcoming PC release Among Us 3D will continue that trend, developers confirmed during a press conference to officially announce 3D’s debut.
At the event, which was attended by Game Rant, Schell Games lead producer Bryan Gardiner, project director Ryan Hall, and assistant product marketing manager Adam Kuta revealed that Among Us 3D will feature a brand-new currency known as Stardust. Stardust, similar to the Stars currency currently present in the 2D version of Among Us, will allow players to purchase a variety of cosmetics so they can truly make their “bean” feel like their own.
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Among Us 3D Will Feature Stardust Currency For Purchasing Cosmetics Only
Among Us 3D is a new three-dimensional version of the game which will be releasing for PC via Steam sometime in 2025. The 3D graphics were first introduced in Among Us VR, which released in 2022 for headsets including the PICO 4 and Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2. Following the PC release of 3D, Among Us VR will be re-branded as Among Us 3D across all platforms to reflect the cross-compatibility of the game’s 3D version. The Stardust in-game currency, which will be exclusive to 3D, will release at some point after this.
Stardust can be used by players to purchase cosmetics – and only cosmetics, Ryan Hall confirmed. “It makes it easier to release new content in general,” said Hall. Gardiner agreed. With cosmetics grouped under Stardust purchases, “[the team] can focus more on new modes and customization.” Other new content, including new modes and roles, will not be part of the Stardust system, and will most likely be released to players for free. However, it is possible that cosmetics released in collaboration with other media may cost Stardust. Among Us has a long history of collaborating with series including Ace Attorney, League of Legends, and more.
3D’s Cosmetics Will Be A Mix Of New Releases And Returning Favorites
Hall, Gardiner, and Kuta, who are themselves avid Among Us players, confirmed that the cosmetics that will be available to purchase using Stardust currency will consist of a mix of new items and returning favorites from the 2D Among Us. The team was unable to confirm specifically which cosmetics would be returning, but did hint that it would include items highly requested by the players. Gardiner said:
“We will continue releasing both new and old cosmetics in 3D. We want players to “be the bean” and can’t wait to see what outfits players come up with.”
Currently, the Star currency in the 2D version of Among Us allows players to purchase “Cosmicubes” representing different outfits. Some larger bundles containing multiple items sold together, such as a pet bundle, could also be purchased. Stars must be purchased using real money and cannot be obtained by completing in-game goals or activities. Bundles of Stars were made available for purchase beginning at $1.99 US. It has not been confirmed whether Stardust will function in the same manner as Stars, but it will likely be handled in a similar manner. Stars and Stardust are not compatible with one another, and players cannot exchange one type of currency for the other.
An official release date for Stardust currency has not yet been announced, but players should keep an eye out for more information. In the meantime, players will be able to experience a demo of Among Us 3D for free during the upcoming Steam NEXT Fest event beginning on February 24.
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June 5, 2018
- ESRB
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E10+ for Everyone 10+: Mild Blood, Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
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InnerSloth
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InnerSloth