When the pandemic hit in 2020,Among Usbecame the go-to game for people who wanted to play with their friends. The social deduction aspect enticed many fans because it offered a fun challenge to weed out the Impostors among Crewmates. Since then,Among Ushas continued to thrive, introducing new maps, roles, and interesting collaborations with different franchises.
For its latest collaboration,Among Uspartnered with Capcom’sAce Attorneyfranchisefor a special Miles Edgeworth skin that’s launching in October. The announcement also coincides with the release ofAce Attorney Investigations Collection, which adapts two of the rarest games in the franchise to modern consoles. The crossover is a match made in heaven, as both titles require players to use their deduction skills to solve murders, and also opens up more opportunities forAmong Usto do more collaborations with similar franchises.
Among Us x Ace Attorney Should Be the Start of More Detective Crossovers
Ace Attorneyis famous for its quirky cases, which players have to solve through tedious investigations, evidence gathering, and exciting cross-examinations in court. TheAce Attorney Investigationsgamesput the spotlight on Edgeworth’s cases during the two-month period between the final case of thePhoenix Wrighttrilogy and the earliest case ofApollo Justice. This will be the first time that the two Edgeworth games will be adapted to modern consoles.
The upcomingAmong Uscollaborative skin includes Edgeworth’s signature coif and suit. Players can obtain this cosmetic for free starting May 14, 2025, which will make rounds more entertaining, especially if players role-play as the ace prosecutor.
With so many mystery franchises likeAce Attorneyout there, developer InnerSloth could capitalize on detective-style games for future crossovers to matchAmong Us' theme. A popular franchise that it could tap isProfessor Layton, known for its adventure puzzle gameplay in order to progress in the story and solve cases. The titular character is always wearing a top hat and trench coat, which could be a great skin idea forAmong Us. There’s also a new game titledProfessor Layton and the New World of Steamcoming out next year, so it might be the perfect opportunity for collaboration.
Another franchise that’s expected to come out with a new game soon isPersona. Although it isn’t fully detective-themed,Personastill has a lot of mystery, as the protagonists have to work together to understand the schemes of evil individuals, and this theme is expected to carry over in the next game. IfAmong Ustaps Atlus for aPersonacollaboration, perhaps InnerSloth could create a skin based on the games' adorable mascots, such as Morgana and Teddie, orone ofPersona’s Detective Princes.
Among Us Can Lean Into the Edgier Side With One Potential Collaboration
Despite its cartoon style,Among Usis admittedly a violent game.Crewmates have to avoid Impostorsand finish their tasks, and when they do get caught, Impostors kill them in gruesome ways. Impostors also get thrown out of the spaceship when they’re voted out during an emergency meeting.
Among Uscould further embrace its edgy side with aDanganronpacollaboration. The Spike Chunsoft franchise is known for subjecting students to killing games, where they have to murder their peers without getting caught. If they’refound guilty during the Class Trial, a sentient stuffed bear named Monokuma will punish them – and the cycle continues.Danganronpa’s premise is quite similar toAmong Us, and it would be perfect if fans got a Monokuma skin or even a special game mode inspired by the killing games and Class Trials.
AsAmong Uscontinues to grow, InnerSloth can continue taking advantage of cool crossovers to make the game more exciting for fans. This can include cosmetic options, maps, and special game modes based on other franchises.
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