When the new Among Us map is released next week, Innersloth will also add a persistent account system to the game, to make the title more secure. While it's not mandatory to create an account, some features will be blocked if you decide not to. The developer said that the solution focuses on the reporting system and moderation. There are measures to make Among Us safer for everyone and especially for children. Rules that also help to comply with the regulations of some countries.
And then, from next week, the user will have to create an account to change the display name. Otherwise, you will enter the game in guest mode and can only choose a random name. The user will also need an account to use the free chat feature, or they will be stuck with pre-set messages in the Quick Chat Menu, even though many gamers use a third-party voice chat app like Discord. In the meantime, you won't have to worry about a gold rush for usernames. Multiple people can have the same, so rest assured even if you decide to create an account later.
Children under the age of 13 (in most countries) will need permission from a parent or guardian to access free chat, create an account or change their display name. The update will add reporting options for things like inappropriate names and chats, cheating, hacking, harassment, and misbehavior. Innersloth may temporarily or permanently ban players who violate the code of conduct.
The developer also plans to add a friends system at a later date, which could help avoid having to use invite codes for private lobbies. Eventually, the user will also be able to transfer cosmetic items between platforms. An option to link multiple accounts will soon be available, for example on Steam, Epic, mobile and Nintendo Switch.
Among Us! it is available for free for iPhone and iPad from this page of the App Store with in-app purchases, instead for Android it starts from this page of the Google Play Store.