Because this version predates the major UI overhaul of late 2023, the codebase was still lightweight. Major mods like Town of Us and The Other Roles maintained stable forks specifically for v2023.2.28s. Why?
: The "Freeplay" mode was officially renamed to Practice , signaling its purpose for new players to learn map layouts and task mechanics.
The Scientist role, which allows players to see vitals, was slightly nerfed in this build. Previously, the battery drain was linear. In , the drain accelerates slightly when the Impostor is within a 10-tile radius. This was a stealth change that forced Scientists to be more cautious about camping the vitals monitor. Among Us v2023.2.28s
The centerpiece of this update was the , a collaboration with Bungie that brought the Destiny 2 universe into the world of spacebeans. Available in the store for 3,500 Beans , the cube allowed players to unlock iconic cosmetics inspired by: Guardians : Hunter, Titan, and Warlock armor sets.
The also found their powers shifted. They could no longer cast their protective shields while the Impostors had the communications sabotaged, forcing the crew to stay sharp even when the ghosts were watching over them. The Polus Incident Because this version predates the major UI overhaul
The entity, known as "The Patient," follows the player through vents—even if the player is a Crewmate. The "Ending"
First, let’s decode the version number. Unlike major seasonal updates (which usually carry names like "Roles & Rendezvous"), is a maintenance update. The "2023.2.28" refers to the date of compilation (February 28, 2023), while the lowercase "s" typically indicates a server-side synchronization patch or a Steam-specific client hotfix. : The "Freeplay" mode was officially renamed to
: Players report that when they host a game on this version, the lobby is perpetually set to the