The murder-mystery game, Among Us, just received its biggest update ever, which introduced the Airship map and a shortlist of new cosmetics. This hasn't stopped fans from speculating what kind of map developer InnerSloth might introduce next. While the studio hasn't revealed any of its plans yet, it hasn't ruled anything out, and many players have speculated that the new map could be subterranean.
Currently, Among Us offers players four different stages to host their games. The first three maps were all science-fiction-themed and were set on an alien planet's surface (Polus), a space station (The Skeld), and a flying headquarters (MIRA HQ). The Airship was a departure from the game's typical space-faring settings and was inspired by InnerSloth's The Henry Stickmin series. Fans have noted that all of the game's maps have either been airborne or set in space, which might suggest that the next Among Us stage might be more down to earth.
Twitter user KumeraiFang picked up on this trend and told their followers, "[It] makes me wonder if an underground map is in the future of the game." InnerSloth hasn't announced any plans for new content following The Airship's launch. Still, the studio responded to KumeraiFang's speculative post with, "Take your guesses now folks," encouraging players to continue spitballing ideas of where the social deduction game could be set next. So how likely is an underground map, and when could fans expect to see a new one?
Among Us: Could The Next Map Be Underground?
InnerSloth has free rein to make the next Among Us map wherever it wants, but a below-ground setting would neatly complement one of its existing maps and the game's creepy aesthetic. Polus is the only plant surface featured in Among Us, so it would be appropriate if the game's fifth map were an excavation site of the extraterrestrial planet. The map could use mining carts and elevators as traversal mechanics like the Airship uses ladders and floating platforms. Astronauts voted out of the game could be cast into a chasm, similarly to how they're thrown into a pit of lava on Polus.
There's no evidence confirming that an underground map will actually be added to Among Us, but fans could receive more frequent content updates from its creators moving forward. InnerSloth has grown to employ eight people, up from its original three founding members. The Airship and Polus maps were released a little over a year apart from each other, but with the help of new staff, the developer might begin releasing major content additions more often. Even so, news regarding more new maps in Among Us will likely be a long way off, since the Airship just released.
Source: KumeraiFang/Twitter