How to Play Among Us Online on Nintendo Switch
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Are you wondering how you can play Among Us online on your Nintendo Switch? Let’s dive right into this cosmic mystery and get you started!
Among Us has become a space sensation, where players try to complete their spaceship tasks while sussing out the sneaky imposters among them. But if you’ve just grabbed your Nintendo Switch and are itching to join the fun, you might be asking, “How do I play Among Us online on this thing?” Let’s get you on board!
Step into Space on Your Switch
First things first, you need the game itself. Among Us is available on the Nintendo eShop, and guess what? It’s totally free to download! Just search for Among Us in the eShop, and hit that download button.
Once you’ve got the game, launching it is as simple as selecting it from your Switch’s home screen. Connect to your WiFi, and you’re almost ready to eject some imposters into outer space!
Joining Galactic Games Online
To play with friends or other space travelers across the globe, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership. If you’ve got that, open Among Us, and from the main menu, select ‘Online.’
You can either host a game, join a friend’s lobby using a code, or matchmake with other players across the world. Hosting allows you to set the game’s parameters, like player count and map, while joining lets you hop into action quickly.
Win Stars and More with Playbite
Now that you’re ready to suss out imposters, did you know you can earn rewards while playing casual games like Among Us on your Nintendo Switch? Enter Playbite, an app that rewards you for having fun. Imagine being able to earn Among Us Stars and other in-game currencies, just by playing games on your smartphone.
All you have to do is download the Playbite app, dive into some fun games, and start racking up those points. Who said gaming doesn’t pay? With Playbite, your gaming skills can help you get ahead in Among Us and beyond.

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
Join Playbite today!
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