“Mod”, is short for modification. In gaming instances, the players create new content in-game instead of the developers. As the name implies, players create mods by modifying existing in-game content. Mods are an integral factor in gaming, letting players add to the games they adore. At the best of times, mods provide players access to a virtually unlimited supply of content in practically every way you can imagine.
Predominantly, PC games are mods’ favourite hunting ground. Among Us — one of the biggest games these past three years, has brought forth an abundance of mods. For instance, Among Us mods added unseen new locations, animations, gameplay mechanics, better graphics, and more. In this Article, we at Player.me will instruct you on downloading and installing Among Us Mods in 3 steps.
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3 Steps to Download and Install Among Us Mod
Installing mods sounds much easier than it actually is. First and foremost, ensure you have downloaded the original Among Us game on your PC. If not, you can download the game via the Steam program. After finishing, hit up the Internet and download some tools and files on your computer.
1) Downloading Tools and Files for Among Us Mod
We at Player.me recommend downloading the BepInEx mod tool, the Framework for managing mods on Unity games. Furthermore, it also comes bundled with relevant mods.
Why should you download a tool? It is because the mod tool renders it possible for you to download mods in the first place. The mod tool is easy to install, so go on and download the most recent version of BepInEx Bleeding Edge.
After acquiring the tool, open the GitHub page for BepInEx Bleeding Edge. Find the latest version and make sure you download the file titled BepInEx_UnityIL2CPP_x86. Some people may mistake the x64 for x86, but it is vital for you to download the correct one because x86 is for games with 32-bit executables, while x64 is for games with 64-bit executables.
If the file collection looks similar to the picture above, you downloaded the correct one. What you need to do next is to extract these files to the installation directory of Among Us. Then, load the game up at least once.
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2) Installing Among Us Mod
After ensuring you have installed BepInEx and your installation directory looks similar to the picture in Step 1, go online and find some Among Us mods.
Fortunately, Among Us mods are scattered all over the Internet, but we again recommend GitHub as it consists of most collections of mods. Browse the topics page for Among Us mods on GitHub and select one which suits your liking.
If you are a newbie wanting to experience something new, we recommend installing the BetterPolus mod, a routine upgrade of an existing map. Other Among Us Mods in GitHub will also offer a standalone installation, or an All-In-One pack, as BetterPolus does. In most cases, mods will come as a single .dll file.
After installing the mods, you need to copy the mods into BepInEx/Plugins. After running Among Us at least once since installing BepInEx, you will find these folders in your Among Us installation directory. Once you have a .dll file in that plugin’s folder, your game should run the mod the next time you launch. However, we would advise you to make a backup of the original Among Us game just in case the game gives you problems.
3) Verifying the Among Us Mod Work
Well done, you completed the hard part. Now, time for the simple part. Verifying if the mods work is easy, you just have to glance at the top right-hand corner of your screen and search for a new icon when you load up the game. The new icon will be of a Crewmate and be labelled simply MOD. The picture above will serve as a reference for you.
Going back on track, if you see the icon, congrats, you’re currently running mods. So, what are you waiting for? Go on and have fun with your newly installed mods. If you followed our recommendation to download the BetterPolus mod, you can now enjoy an entirely new location than before.
Here’s one last piece of guidance from us, only the ones that downloaded the mods can see the changes in the game. If you want to enjoy a modded game with your friends, ensure they download the same mod as you. Otherwise, the game will be out of sync, and you’ll see a totally different game from everyone else.
Final Thoughts
While mods are not an official addition to your favourite game by the developers, the additional content provided by mods could give you more satisfaction than the real one. Mods represent the community’s support and love towards a game. If you find yourself looking for more mods or even creating one, you can join the Steam Workshop Community, which welcomes you with open arms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Different Between a Mod and a DLC?
In video games, a mod is an unofficial, fan-made expansion for a game. They are mostly free, and you can find them scattered across the Internet. As for DLC, it is an officially produced expansion for a game. They usually cost money, but some companies release them for free such as Among Us. In December last year, Among Us added a new game mode called Hide n Seek, where the Seeker (Imposter) runs around the map to kill Hiders (Crewmates) before time runs out or tasks are complete.
Is There an Among Us Mod for Mobile Players?
Unfortunately, there is currently no Among Us mod for mobile players. Not to be the bearer of even more bad news, there is little chance of installing mods on Among Us mobile. It is because the mod developers would have to convert them to the iOS and Android versions of the game, and this is not currently possible due to the limitations inherent to the mobile format.
Which Is the Best Among Us Mods to Try with Friends?
The answer varies depending on the type of additions you are seeking. As mentioned above, mods can add new locations, animations, gameplay mechanics, better graphics, and more. We at Player.me would recommend the other roles mod which includes multiple new roles for Crewmates and Imposters. Some new inductions for the Crewmate role include Spy and Medic, while the Imposter role includes Ninja and Cleaner.