BetterAmongUs/README.md

♻ BetterAmongUs ♻

A client-sided mod that enhances the experience for the popular game Among Us!

Installation

For First-Time Installation:

1. Download the Correct Version:

   • Go to the Releases page
   • Choose the correct zip file for your platform:
     • Steam, Epic Games and Microsoft Store users: BAU-Steam-Epic-MsStore-Ver.zip
     • itch.io users: BAU-Itchio-Ver.zip

2. Extract the Files:

   • Extract the downloaded zip file to a temporary location

3. Install to Among Us Folder:

   • Navigate to your Among Us installation directory
   • Copy ALL files and folders from the extracted zip into your Among Us folder
   • Overwrite any existing files when prompted

4. Verify Installation:

   • Launch Among Us
   • If installed correctly, you should see "BetterAmongUs" in the main menu

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For Updating an Existing Installation:

1. Download the DLL File:

   • Go to the Releases page
   • Download just the BetterAmongUs.dll file

2. Replace the Old DLL:

   • Navigate to your Among Us installation folder
   • Go to: BepInEx/plugins/
   • Replace the existing BetterAmongUs.dll with the newly downloaded one

3. Verify Update:

   • Launch Among Us
   • Check that the mod version has been updated in the main menu

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Linux Setup (Steam Only)

Use Proton (9.0+) with these launch options:

WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winhttp=n,b" PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 %command%

Setup Steps:

1. Enable Proton in Steam → Properties → Compatibility → Force Proton 9.0+
2. Copy all mod files into your Among Us directory
3. Add the launch options above
4. Install Protontricks and set winhttp as a library override in winecfg

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Android Setup

1. Download Starlight:

   • Go to the Google Play Store
   • Search for an app called Starlight
   • Download and install it

2. Install BAU Through Starlight:

   • Open Starlight and install BetterAmongUs through it

3. Run the Mod Profile:

   • Launch the mod profile to start playing with BetterAmongUs

Supported Platforms

• ✅ Steam
• ✅ Linux + Steam
• ✅ Epic Games
• ✅ Microsoft Store
• ✅ itch.io
• ✅ Android
• ❌ iOS
• ❌ Xbox/Playstation/Switch

Supported Game Versions

• ✅ AU v19.0.0 / v2026.9.29: (BAU v1.3.4) >
• ✅ AU v18.0.0 / v2026.8.18: (BAU v1.3.3 Hotfix 1) >
• ✅ AU v17.2.0 / v2026.3.17: (BAU v1.3.3) >
• ✅ AU v17.1.0 / v2025.11.18: (BAU v1.3.1) >
• ✅ AU v17.0.1 / v2025.10.14: (BAU v1.3.0) >
• ✅ AU v16.1.0 / v2025.6.10: (BAU v1.2.0 Beta 1) >
• ✅ AU v16.0.0 / v2025.3.25: (BAU v1.1.6 Beta 1) >
• ✅ AU v2024.11.26: >
• ✅ AU v2024.10.29: >
• ✅ AU v2024.9.4: >
• ✅ AU v2024.8.13: >
• ✅ AU v2024.6.18: (BAU v1.0.0) >
• ❌ AU v2024.3.5: or Below <

Features

BetterAmongUs adds a variety of improvements and tools to Among Us:

• Anti-Cheat - Detect and block invalid actions, RPCs, and known cheats.
• Host Tools - Additional options and controls for hosts.
• Better Options - More ways to customize your game.
• Commands - Commands for managing and interacting with the game.
• Client Improvements - Various client-side improvements and quality-of-life changes.
• And More - Additional features and improvements.

Anti-Cheat

BetterAmongUs includes a client-side anti-cheat that works for both hosts and non-hosts.

Features

• Detect invalid actions and RPCs.
• Cancel invalid actions and RPCs.
• Detect known cheat clients.
• Store information about detected players.
• Additional checks to help prevent cheating.

Commands

• /help - Show command help.
• /commands - List all available commands.
• /dump - Save the log to the desktop.
• /player {id} - Show information about a player.
• /players - Show information about all players.
• /setprefix {prefix} - Change the command prefix.
• /kick {id} - Kick a player. Host Only
• /ban {id} - Ban a player. Host Only
• /forceskip {count votes} - Force ends a meeting. Host Only
• /endgame - Force end the game. Host Only
• /removeplayer {identifier} - Remove a player from local Anti-Cheat data by Friend Code or HashPuid.
• /removeall - Remove all players from local Anti-Cheat data.

Credits

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making BetterAmongUs a reality!

• Head Developer: D1GQ
• Contributor: Nyx
• Contributor: At0mBomba

Contacts

betterauofficial@gmail.com

Disclaimer

BetterAmongUs is an unofficial, fan-made mod for Among Us. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with InnerSloth LLC or the official Among Us game. All trademarks and copyrights related to Among Us are the property of InnerSloth LLC. This mod is created purely for entertainment purposes and to enhance the gaming experience!