In September 2024, in a bizarre yet exciting mix, the hugely successful social deduction game Among Us combined with Capcom’s eponymous Ace Attorney franchise. This was a mix of two popular franchises with very distinct genres of intrigue and deception, creating a classic experience for fans.
The collaboration was announced alongside the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection release on September 6, 2024. This crossover celebrated one of the best characters in the Ace Attorney franchise, Miles Edgeworth. It gave players an opportunity to take on the prosecutor’s smart personality and incisive intellect as they worked their way through the missions on the Among Us spaceship.
The collaboration was a one-time thing, running from September 9 to October 9, 2024. Players were able to join Among Us and claim a Miles Edgeworth-inspired free cosmetic during this time.
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Miles Edgeworth Cosmetic: What It Included
At the center of the partnership was the Miles Edgeworth cosmetic set that introduced the prosecutor’s sense of edginess to Among Us.
Here’s what the set included:
- Burgundy Suit: Edgeworth’s classic tailored suit (cravat included) brought class to Crewmates and Impostors in a world full of chaos
- Signature Haircut: The hairstyle for Edgeworth’s character, well-known to Ace Attorney fans
The cosmetic kit allowed you to play as the cunning prosecutor while playing and added a new layer of excitement.
Why This Among Us Ace Attorney Collaboration Was a Perfect Match
Among Us and Ace Attorney aren’t exactly the most natural companions, but it made total sense in light of the primary themes of both games. In both franchises, lies are exposed, enigmas solved, and deceptions uncovered.
- Among Us: Has players find Impostors among them by looking, assuming, and accusing in strategic ways
- Ace Attorney: A courtroom drama series in which the characters take on the vigilance of a defense attorney (or prosecutor) and solve cases by research and argument
The overlap with the theme also meant that there was a seamless flow between the two franchises and the crossover was fun for both game lovers.
Community Reception
Social media buzzed about the partnership when the collaboration was announced. Among Us and Ace Attorney, fans were thrilled by the crossover and raved about how the Miles Edgeworth cosmetic worked with the look of the game.
Streamers and content producers had no problem sharing the partnership on their gameplay videos featuring the Edgeworth cosmetic. This crossover even opened up talk of future crossovers between Among Us and other series of detectives.
How to Claim the Miles Edgeworth Cosmetic
Getting the Miles Edgeworth cosmetic was easy:
- All players had to log in to their Among Us account during the event (September 9 – October 9, 2024)
- They added the cosmetic without any further purchases or achievements
- This openness allowed fans worldwide to freely attend the event
Impact on Both Franchises
This collaboration was a very special one for both Among Us and Ace Attorney. For Among Us, it brought in some new levels of fun and lured in new players who were fans of the Ace Attorney series. For Capcom, the partnership was a creative way to advertise the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection and introduce the series to more people.
This May Just Be the First Of Many.
Since the Among Us x Ace Attorney crossover hit the right notes, future collaborations have been rumored. It’s all well and good to have detective or mystery shows in Among Us, and some have even mentioned Sherlock Holmes, LA Noire, or even Professor Layton making the journey into Among Us.
Final Thoughts
The Among Us x Ace Attorney crossover was a nice surprise and it brought both franchises together for an evening of intrigue, lies, and mischief. Combining Among Us’s addictive gameplay with Miles Edgeworth’s signature style, the crossover was an example of how games could create synergies.
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