The game hit the 100-million downloads milestone in September 2020, and the player count peaked at 1.5 million active. It continued to enjoy its popularity, with many named streamers carrying the title in the form of guides and play sessions. It gained a fanbase in Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea. Game studio Innersloth ported the game for the Nintendo Switch in 2020, and releases for XBOX One and Xbox Series X and Series S in 2021.ĬOVID-19 proved to be a great opportunity, as the game became a good platform for people to socialize despite distancing restrictions. While Among Us has been around since 2018, it started to be popular in mid-2020.