It might seem like a trick of the eye, but the worlds of Teyvat and The Skeld are officially colliding: Genshin Impact is making its way into the social deduction game Among Us. While it’s not the first unusual gacha game crossover, seeing a crewmate transformed with Paimon’s signature style is certainly a unique sight. Here at Digital Tech Explorer, we’re always on the lookout for exciting developments in the gaming world, and this collaboration is definitely one to watch.
Genshin Impact 6.0 Update and Among Us Paimon Cosmetics
This surprising collaboration is part of the celebration for Genshin Impact’s upcoming version 6.0 update, Luna I, which launches on the same day as the crossover event. This major update introduces the new region of Nod-Krai, along with fresh story quests and new banner characters for players to spend their primogems on.
In Among Us, players will receive a special Paimon costume, which includes her iconic wig and crown, as well as a Genshin-themed nameplate. In the official announcement, developer Innersloth stated, “One of the Crewmates has been obsessed with playing Genshin Impact between tasks, so we had the pleasure of working with HoYoverse to cook up these cosmetics and satisfy your Paimon-ial needs for free.”
Community Reaction: Paimon Imposter Fan Art
The concept of Paimon as a spaceship imposter has captured the imagination of the gaming community. Artists and fans have taken to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share an incredible amount of creative and absurd fan art depicting the beloved travel companion in a more suspicious light. The crossover has blessed timelines with a variety of hilarious and well-drawn interpretations of a Paimon imposter, showcasing the vibrant creativity of tech enthusiasts.
Collaboration Duration and Genshin Impact Rewards
The Genshin Impact x Among Us collaboration begins on September 10 and runs for a full month, concluding on October 10. While there are no plans for Among Us crewmates to appear in Teyvat, players who log into Genshin Impact during the event will not be left empty-handed. They will have the opportunity to claim a free five-star unit from a selection of standard characters. The available units include:
- Dehya
- Keqing
- Mona
- Qiqi
- Jean
- Tighnari
- Diluc
- Mizuki
While major collaborations are relatively rare for Genshin Impact, Innersloth’s social deception game has frequently crossed over with other popular franchises. In recent years, Among Us has featured cosmetic items from series like Yakuza, Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, Ace Attorney, Vox Machina, and Undertale. Furthermore, the iconic crewmates have made cameo appearances in other hit games, including Balatro, Super Monkey Ball, Vampire Survivors, and The Binding of Isaac.