It shouldn't be too surprising that players are already finding different ways to cheat in the online multiplayer game Among UsThere are always those who will exploit a fun game and ruin it for everyone else, and of course there are some hackers participating in the popular InnerSloth title that are doing just that.

The wildly-successful Among Us is a perfect outlet for engaging in socialization during a time when doing so in person is at a minimum. Having seeped its way into thousands of social circles, it seemed only a matter of time before hackers and cheaters would taint a game that's beloved by so many. Players can cheat by having another user in the same lobby divulge information such as who the Imposter is by communicating outside of the game, or even screen watching in the same room. Others are cheating via hacking.

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This article will focus on different hacks currently being used so other players can be on the lookout if someone is acting sus in a way that's detrimental to the rest of the players and the game itself. Dunia Games has compiled four distinct common hacks to be aware of so players can smash that "Boot" button as they arise.

Among Us Hack: Being Able To See The Imposter

Among Us Being Able To See Imposter

It's almost surprising that someone would take the time to hack the game in a way that completely undermines one of the main objectives in Among Us. Yet it is happening. This Among Us cheat allows users to see who the Imposter is from the beginning of a session, even if the user is a Crewmate. This instantly ruins the game for everyone else involved. If correct accusations are being thrown out before any proof is given, then it's likely someone may be using this cheat.

Among Us Cheat: No Cool-Down Timer

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This Among Us hack at least has a little more thought put into it than the previous one, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating for those truly trying to enjoy the game. Depending on the server setting, cool down timers can range from 10-60 seconds so to prevent Imposters from going kill-crazy and eliminating all players before a meeting can be called to oust them. This cheat can be harder to spot depending on how often and stealthily hackers choose to employ it, but knowing how long Among Us' cool-down timer should be and keeping an eye on how much time elapses between kills can help players spot this hack. Those who've been killed will more quickly become aware of this cheat if they're keeping a close eye on the Imposter using it.

Among Us Hack: Long-Ranged Kills

Among Us Dead Body Reported

Long-ranged kills in Among Us may be hard for another Crewmate to spot, but the one who was murdered should easily be able to notice something is amiss. The killer may not anywhere close to them, or just a little too far away for the kill to seem legitimate. Either way, they should quickly communicate to other players what is going on so the cheater can be booted from the game.

Among Us Cheat: Running Faster

Among Us Faster Running

Seeing a player run more quickly than everyone else is a given that they are cheating in Among Us. Although being able to run faster would be a cool update for some kind of boost a player could achieve in-game, it's not something that's currently allowed. This cheat is being utilized by players whether they're the Imposter or a Crewmate, and puts others at an unfair disadvantage.

It's a shame that some people have nothing better to do than come up with petty means to frustrate others who just want to have fun. Hopefully the new Among Us update will implement a way to report or penalize repeat offenders as opposed to just kicking them out of a game. Although there are likely other cheats and hacks happening in Among Us, these four seem to be disrupting games more aggressively than others. Knowing how to spot them is one step towards protecting gameplay so that the rest of the community can continue playing the game as it's meant to be enjoyed.

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Source: Dunia Games