Among Us 3D was supposed to be a fresh take on the classic game, bringing 3D environments, VR support, and crossplay to pull players right into the action. But for many players, the experience has been anything but enjoyable.
Instead of celebrating the jump to 3D, people are mostly frustrated with the strict moderation, which treats private lobbies like public matches.
Shortly after the game launched, players began reporting sudden bans, sometimes just minutes into their first match. In nearly all of these cases, it wasn’t public lobbies that triggered the penalties; it was private games played among friends.
The concern is that Among Us 3D appears to have automated systems in place to track voice chat for potential breaches of the game’s terms of service. It might sound reasonable, but it ends up punishing players for harmless banter, foul language, or even ‘brainrot’ meme references that were clearly just jokes among friends.
One player reported being banned during the tutorial just for having their mic open while chatting on Discord. There's also been some worry among players about how many agreements they have to sign just to get into the game. Some noticed that it’s not a one-off; every time the game starts, you have to re-accept the terms, so it feels more like dealing with terms of service than playing the game.
The constant monitoring of their voice, even if no reports are being made, can be especially uncomfortable for some. The moderation system is so strict that all groups are banned after just one session. It’s been suggested that AI is managing the flagging and banning process, possibly without any human context.
What’s especially ironic is that Among Us built its legacy on spontaneous, unscripted voice communication—players bluffing, accusing, shouting over each other in the heat of the moment. Still, for all the backlash, players keep coming back. Part of that is thanks to how well Among Us 3D plays.
The core mechanics work well, and the 3D design makes every match feel more intense, with tasks that are more tactile and immersive than before. As the impostor, sneaking around now depends on camera angles and timing, and thanks to cross-platform support for PC and VR, finding a match is simpler than ever.
Even critics of the moderation system often admit the gameplay itself is strong. Many fans believe things will improve, and Innersloth or the team behind this version could add better filtering options. Some suggest turning off moderation in private lobbies or giving hosts control over the rules.
But until then, anyone playing with friends will have to either keep their language squeaky clean or risk an auto-ban.