Change Setting Among Us? How to Adjust Game Options
This article explains how to change settings in the popular online game Among Us, covering everything from basic graphics and audio options to gameplay-specific toggles like emergency meetings and anonymous voting. You will learn where to find the settings menu on different platforms, what each option does, and how to customize your experience before or during a match.
Where to Find the Settings Menu
The settings menu in Among Us is accessible from the main menu screen. On the main menu, look for a gear icon or a button labeled “Settings” in the bottom corner of the screen. The exact location may vary slightly depending on your platform (PC, mobile, or console), but it is always present on the main menu. Once you tap or click it, you will see several tabs: Audio, Graphics, Gameplay, and Controls (on PC). You can navigate between these tabs at the top of the settings window.
Audio and Graphics Settings
In the Audio tab, you can adjust the master volume, music volume, and sound effects volume independently. There is also a toggle for “Mute Others” and “Mute Self” during gameplay, which can be useful in public lobbies. The Graphics tab lets you change the resolution, display mode (windowed, fullscreen, or borderless), and quality settings such as texture quality and anti-aliasing. Lowering these can help the game run smoother on older devices. On mobile, you may also find a “Low Power Mode” option that reduces battery usage.
Gameplay Settings: Host Controls
If you are the host of a lobby, you have access to a separate set of settings that affect the game rules. These are found in the lobby screen, not in the main menu settings. The host can adjust:
- Number of Impostors – from 1 to 3, depending on the number of players.
- Emergency Meetings – how many each player can call per game.
- Emergency Cooldown – the time between calling meetings.
- Discussion Time – the time allowed for discussion after a body is reported or a meeting is called.
- Voting Time – the time to vote once discussion ends.
- Player Speed – the movement speed of all players.
- Crewmate Vision and Impostor Vision – how far each role can see in the dark.
- Kill Cooldown – the time an impostor must wait between kills.
- Kill Distance – how close an impostor must be to kill (Short, Medium, Long).
- Task Bar Updates – whether the task bar shows progress always, during meetings, or never.
- Anonymous Votes – hides who voted for whom.
- Confirm Ejects – shows whether an ejected player was an impostor or not.
- Visual Tasks – whether tasks like scanning or uploading have visible animations.
These settings only apply to the current lobby and are reset when you leave. They are saved for the next time you host, but only on the same device.
How to Change Settings During a Game
During a match, you cannot change the host settings, but you can adjust your personal settings. To do this, pause the game by tapping the pause button or pressing Esc on PC. From the pause menu, you can access the same Audio, Graphics, and Gameplay tabs as before. This is useful if you need to quickly mute someone or lower the volume. However, you cannot change the game rules mid-match; those are locked once the game starts.
Common Problems and Fixes
Players often report that settings changes don’t seem to take effect. This is usually because they are changing the wrong settings – for example, adjusting the graphics quality but not the resolution, or changing the host settings in the main menu instead of the lobby. Another common issue is that the game runs slowly even after lowering graphics. In that case, try disabling anti-aliasing and lowering the resolution to the minimum. On mobile, closing background apps can help. If the game crashes after changing settings, restart the app and revert the last change you made.
Settings on Different Platforms
Among Us is available on PC (Steam and Epic Games), mobile (iOS and Android), and consoles (Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation). The settings menu is mostly identical across platforms, but there are a few differences. On PC, you have a dedicated Controls tab to remap keys. On consoles, you can adjust controller sensitivity and vibration. Mobile versions have a “Touch Controls” option that lets you choose between joystick and tap-to-move. Cross-platform play is supported, so settings are synced to your account, but host settings are not shared across sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my name in Among Us?
Your name is not changed in the settings menu. On the main menu, tap the field that shows your current name (usually at the top of the screen) and type a new one. This name is saved locally and will be used in all lobbies.
Can I change the language of the game?
Yes, the language is set in the main menu settings. Look for a tab labeled “Language” or a flag icon. Among Us supports many languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and more. The language setting is independent of your device’s language.
Why can’t I change the number of impostors?
The number of impostors is a host-only setting. If you are not the host, you cannot change it. If you are the host, go to the lobby and tap the setting next to “Impostors” and select a number. The maximum is 3, but only if there are at least 9 players in the lobby.
Do settings apply to all game modes?
Most settings apply to the classic mode and the Hide and Seek mode. However, some settings like “Visual Tasks” are not available in Hide and Seek. The host settings are per-game-mode, so you may need to adjust them separately for each mode.
How do I reset settings to default?
In the main menu settings, there is usually a “Reset” button at the bottom of each tab. Tapping it will restore the default values for that tab. For host settings, you can manually change each option back, but there is no one-click reset.
Can I change settings while in a match as a ghost?
Yes, as a ghost you can still pause the game and adjust your personal audio and graphics settings. However, you cannot change host settings, and you cannot change your control layout if you are on PC – that must be done from the main menu.
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