How to Update Among Us

Every mass multiplayer game will require updates at one point or another. Among Us isn’t an exception, and the developers need to fix bugs and problems too. Recently, the Airship update was released and many players are enjoying it.

If you’re not sure how to update Among Us, you’re in the right place. We’ll direct you through our step-by-step guides for various platforms. We’ll also answer some of your burning questions.

How to Update Among Us on Windows?

Updating Among Us on Windows isn’t hard. Those who play using the Epic Games Launcher can set up automatic updates. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Open the Epic Games Launcher.
   
2. Select “Settings” on the left side.
   
3. Scroll down until you reach “Manage Games.”
   
4. Select “Allow Auto-Updates.”
   
5. Below this option is a list of games, including Among Us.
6. Make sure you open the list and check that auto-update is on for Among Us.
7. Check and see if Among Us is updated to the latest version.
8. If not, you might have to retry these steps, restart your computer, or wait for a while.

Steam is the predominant platform gamers use to play Among Us on PC, but Epic Games Launcher is another option for those who don’t use Steam. Epic doesn’t have a manual update option, so we’ve decided to show you this method. After setting up, you just have to wait for future updates before playing.

How to Update Among Us on MacOS?

The 2020 generation of MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros are all compatible with mobile applications. It can support playing Among Us, thanks to the M1 chips. If you’re not sure how updating Among Us is done on macOS, here are the steps:

1. Open the Mac App Store.
2. Open the “Updates” tab on the left side of the Mac App Store.
3. Locate Among Us and select it.
4. Select “Update.”
5. Wait for the update to complete before playing.

This process is similar to updating on iOS, as both app stores are built similarly. As the same apps, they perform identically too. This is why updating on macOS is as simple and quick as using mobile devices.

How to Update Among Us on iPhone?

On iPhone and other iOS devices, getting and updating Among Us is very easy. Simply go to the App Store and find the game before updating. These are the steps for iOS devices:

1. Open the App Store.
   
2. Find “Updates” on the left side and select it.
   
3. Find Among Us and select it.
4. Select “Update.”
   
5. Play after the update is complete.
   

Many people love playing Among Us on their iPhones and other iOS devices. Since mobile devices can be carried around easily, you can play Among Us anywhere – as long as you have an internet connection, that is.

How to Update Among Us on Android?

Other than iOS devices, Android phones are the next most popular device to play Among Us. Updating your game via the Play store is straightforward. Here are the steps:

1. Launch the Play Store.
   
2. At the top-left corner, select the three bars are representing the menu.
   
3. Select “My Apps & Games.”
   
4. Find Among Us and select the “Update” option beside it.
   
5. Wait for the game to finish updating.
6. Play Among Us.
   

Normally, the Play Store will update all apps for you. If you’re not a fan of this feature, you’ll have to repeat these steps for all your apps.

This is the easiest way, but should there be an error with your update, don’t worry. You can download an APK file and update it manually. Here’s how you do it:

1. On your phone browser, search Apkmirror.
   
2. Enter the site and search for Among Us.
   
3. Scroll down a bit and locate the latest version of the game.
   
4. Download the APK file.
5. If this is your first time downloading APK files, you need to permit third-party apps to be installed this way.
6. Run the APK file.
   
7. A warning window will pop up, but you can just select “Install” which overrides the old files.
   
8. Select “Done” after the newest version is installed.
   

Updating the game manually is a great way to work around potential errors if the Play Store malfunctions. This manual update method should work for your Android device.

How to Update Among Us on Bluestacks?

Bluestacks is a phone emulator for PC, particularly for Android OS. Since it’s a phone emulator, you update the game just like using an Android phone.

1. Launch the Play Store within your Bluestacks session.
   
2. At the top-left corner, select the three bars are representing the menu.
   
3. Select “My Apps & Games.”
   
4. Find Among Us and select the “Update” option beside it.
5. Wait for the game to finish updating.
6. Play Among Us.
   

The second method for manual updating also works within Bluestacks. The process is practically the same. Here are the steps:

1. Get a phone browser in Bluestacks and search for Apkmirror.
2. Enter the site and search for Among Us.
   
3. Scroll down a bit and locate the latest version of the game.
   
4. Download the APK file.
   
5. If this is your first time downloading APK files, you need to permit third-party apps to be installed this way.
6. Run the APK file.
   
7. A warning window will pop up, but you can just select “Install” which overrides the old files.
   
8. Select “Done” after the newest version is installed.
   

In case you installed Among Us with a bundled app store with Bluestacks, you can’t use the manual update method. You have to first delete the game from the app store. Then you can run the downloaded APK file.

How to Update Among Us on Steam?

The other method for updating Among Us on PC is with Steam. The launcher is very popular with gamers, after all.

1. Launch Steam.
   
2. Open your Library at the top of the screen.
   
3. Find Among Us on the sidebar to the left.
   
4. Select it.
5. You’ll be greeted with the Steam menu. Look for the “Update” button.
   
6. Press the button and wait for the game to update.
7. Play the game.
   

Sometimes, Steam won’t update your game. It’s not a huge problem, as you can do it manually. You just have to use some wizardry.

1. Launch Steam.
   
2. Open your Library at the top of the screen.
   
3. Find Among Us on the sidebar to the left.
   
4. Right-click Among Us and select “Properties.”
   
5. From the window, select the “Local Files” tab.
   
6. Select “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”
   
7. Wait for the process to complete.
   
8. When done, you should be able to update Among Us.

Verifying the local files might take a long time because Steam has to perform a thorough analysis. Your network speed and computer hardware will also make a difference.

How to Update Among Us on Nintendo Switch?

Switch automatically updates the games you install when it has an Internet connection. However, if an update is released while you’re mid-game, you can follow these steps to update the game. It only takes a few seconds.

1. Locate Among Us on the Home Screen.
2. Press “+” or “-” on your Joycons or Pro Controller.
3. Press “Options” for the game.
4. On the new window, select “Software Update.”
5. Next, select “Via the Intenet.”
6. Wait.

If you turned off automatic updates, you’ll have to do this for all the games you own too.

What if My Game Doesn’t Update?

If your game doesn’t update, you might have to reinstall it. If that still doesn’t work, you might have to contact customer service. They should be able to help you.

Usually, installing the APK on Android devices should help. Don’t forget to allow permissions for third-party apps to be installed. It might be the reason why the update won’t run.

Additional FAQs

Why Are Among Us Released Updates Taking so Long to Come Out?

There are only four developers at Innersloth, which makes it difficult to handle a large workload. Porting to new platforms, creating sustainable workflows, and adding more features requires a lot of time. It comes down to the small team handling lots of tasks at once.

What Is Everything That Among Us Is Playable/Updatable On?

Among Us can be played and updated on the following platforms:

• Android

• iOS

• MacOS

• PC (through launchers and phone emulators)

• Nintendo Switch

There are plans to bring Among Us to PS4/5 and Xbox One Series consoles. However, these two consoles prove difficult to port to.

Time to Find Some Impostors

Now that you know how to update your game, you can start playing with others. Among Us is cross-platform and you can play with anyone out there. All you need is an internet connection.

Have you had any problems updating Among Us? What do you think about the slow updates? Let us know in the comments section below!