fullout

Fullout is a term primarily associated with the online gaming community, particularly within the context of *Among Us*, a multiplayer social deduction game developed by Innersloth. The term refers to a situation where a majority of players on a server are inactive or disconnected, leaving only a small number of players—often just one or two—remaining. This can occur due to various reasons, such as players leaving the game, technical issues, or intentional abandonment.

In *Among Us*, a fullout can create an imbalance in the game’s dynamics, as the remaining players may struggle to complete tasks or complete the objective efficiently. The term has also been used more broadly in gaming discussions to describe scenarios where most participants disengage, leaving a handful of players to carry the experience. This phenomenon is not unique to *Among Us* but has been observed in other multiplayer games where matchmaking or server dynamics lead to uneven player counts.

The concept of a fullout has sparked discussions about game design, player behavior, and the challenges of maintaining balanced matchmaking in online multiplayer games. Some players and developers have explored ways to mitigate fullouts, such as adjusting matchmaking algorithms or introducing penalties for leaving games prematurely. Despite its negative connotations in some contexts, the term has also been used humorously or as a way to describe the frustration of being left alone in a game.