The ever-evolving social deduction game Among Us has launched its most substantial gameplay expansion yet with version 17.0.0, introducing two radically new roles that fundamentally alter team dynamics. Following 2024's additions of the Tracker and Phantom roles, this update escalates the psychological warfare between crewmates and impostors with specialized abilities demanding fresh strategies. Alongside these game-changers arrives a whimsical Paimon costume from Genshin Impact, continuing InnerSloth's trend of viral crossovers that keep the 2020 breakout hit culturally relevant. Beyond the flashy new features, the update implements critical quality-of-life refinements including redesigned role menus and overhauled tutorial systems.
π The Detective: Crew's New Hope
This role transforms ordinary investigators into forensic specialists with two groundbreaking tools. First, an interactive case file dynamically tracks:
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Body locations across the map πΊοΈ
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Suspicious player movements πΆ
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Impostor type identification (crucial with multiple killer variants)
Second, the interrogation mechanic lets Detectives question suspects about their whereabouts during murders. Think you caught someone near Electrical during a kill? Demand an alibi! But caution: you can only investigate one case at a time. Strategic players will love how lobby settings allow adjusting interrogation limits - want chaotic 10-question games or tense single-chance dramas? The power's yours.
β οΈ The Viper: Impostor Evolution
Replacing crude stabbings with biochemical horror, this new impostor type spits acid that triggers a macabre dissolution sequence:
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Immediate corpse melting
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Gradual skeletal exposure π
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Complete disintegration
Vipers must master timed kills since dissolving durations (adjustable in settings) create risk-reward scenarios. Eliminate during reactor meltdown? Bones might vanish before discovery. Kill near cafeteria? Half-dissolved bodies could finger you. This adds glorious unpredictability - finding a oozing corpse means you're absolutely facing a Viper, but discover bare bones? They've covered their tracks.
π Crossover & Core Refinements
The Paimon costume injects Genshin Impact's signature whimsy into space suits, while under-the-hood upgrades include:
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Role counter now displays all 9 positions clearly
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Streamlined practice mode tutorials
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Critical bug fixes for voting interfaces
These changes demonstrate InnerSloth's commitment to balancing novelty with polish. The Viper's dissolving mechanics alone required rebuilding corpse-reporting systems from scratch - a testament to their ambition.
β Version 17.0 FAQ
π¬ Can Detectives solve multiple murders simultaneously?
No, case files are singular. Switching murders erases previous notes - choose investigations wisely!
π¬ Do dissolved Viper victims leave evidence?
Only during decomposition. Fully vanished corpses can't be reported, creating perfect alibis.
π¬ How does Paimon's costume affect gameplay?
Purely cosmetic, but expect emergency meetings debating whether floating companions are sus.
π¬ Can you adjust Viper dissolution speed?
Absolutely! Settings range from 10-second quick dissolves to 60-second horror shows.
π¬ What happens if Detective dies?
Case files disappear. Crew loses special abilities but gains desperation-induced creativity.