[GameSpot] - Big Among Us Cosmicubes Update Adds In-Game Store, Four New Roles

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A major new update for Among Us is out now that adds an in-game microtransaction store and four new roles. The update was announced as part of an "emergency meeting" broadcast, which you can watch below.

The Cosmicubes update, as its called, introduces a store where players can buy a variety of cosmetic items like hats, skins, pets, and visors, while bundles that contain a group of items at a discounted rate are also available. Players don't need to spend real money, however, as the currency Beans can also be used to buy the items by progressing through gameplay. The real money in-game currency is called Stars. A new XP system has been added to Among Us as well. Players get XP for killing enemies, completing tasks, guessing correctly, and winning matches.

As for the four new roles, they include the following:

• Scientist -- Access vitals at any time
• Shapeshifter -- Disguise yourself
• Engineer -- Can use the vents
• Guardian Angel -- Protects remaining crewmates

Be sure to watch the full video to see a complete rundown of what's in the new Cosmicubes update.

Among Us is available now on iOS and Android, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It will arrive in December for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Among Us was released in 2018 but it wasn't until 2020 that the game truly took off and became a bonafide phenomenon. Among Us will be available on Xbox Game Pass when it arrives on December 14, while PlayStation fans are getting special Ratchet & Clank DLC.

In other news, Epic Games recently acknowledged that Among Us inspired Fortnite's Impostors mode. The popularity of Among Us also seemingly inspired Black Ops Cold War's Double Agent mode.

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