Among Us, developed by Innersloth, added new crewmate roles including the Scientist in a major update in 2021, giving players unique abilities beyond ordinary tasks. The Scientist can view vitals from anywhere on the map, making the role a useful clue in deduction and discussion. Clips of each role reveal sound circulated as creators edited gameplay for YouTube, TikTok and short-form videos, where a recognisable cue helps viewers follow who has which power. The Scientist sound remains useful because it instantly signals that ability without needing an on-screen explanation.