A new collaboration between the streaming giant Twitch and the online multiplayer social deduction game "Among Us" allows players to get a free pet. The latest crossover runs between Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. The venture aims to promote the TwitchRivals "Among Us" Showdown.

How To Unlock The Twitch Glitch Pet In Among Us

Players must link their Twitch account to their "Among Us" account to avail of the free Twitch Glitch pet. This is an easy task and players can do this by opening the game and tapping on the gear icon to get into the game's Settings. After that, the need to tap on the Data tab and tap on the Twitch Glitch icon, which is located in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

It is next to the Privacy Policy and Manage Data Collection buttons. Players would then be redirected to Twitch, where they should key in their login and other required details. As soon as they are in their account, players can tap Authorize for "Among Us" Drops.

Players should watch 30 minutes of TwitchRivals "Among Us" Showdown while logged into their Twitch account. After 30 minutes, the Twitch Glitch pet would unlock. Players then need to tap Claim in the Drops inventory or in the Chat panel, allow Twitch to open "Among Us," and then they would be able to get the exclusive to their game.

It is important that players run the latest "Among Us" version to be able to link it to Twitch. The Twitch Glitch is a popular cosmetic option since it is the first-ever free pet available in the social deduction game.

Other Details

The new "Among Us" pet will follow players around while they complete tasks, sabotage the map, or kill crewmates. Interestingly, when a player dies, the pet will stay in the spot where the body was found until the game ends. It a subtle way of saying that the pet is mourning for its dead friend.

"Among Us" players have the chance to customize their characters in the game even though most characters look exactly the same. Players can let their spacemen wear skins, masks, hats and now have a pet following them around. Some players may want to stand out from the rest and would like to make their character distinct.

"Among Us" PC players get a set of free skins and hats when they purchase the game. Meanwhile, mobile players can wear hats but have to buy other accessories.

"Among Us" is now available on PC, iOS, and Android devices.