What is the name of the update that added Scientist and Engineer roles?

The update that added the Scientist and Engineer roles was the Roles & Cosmicubes update. Its official announcement called it “New Roles & Cosmicubes,” while the shorter “Roles & Cosmicubes” name is the same canonical update title used in player discussions and quiz references.

The update launched on November 9, 2021, and introduced four special roles: Scientist, Engineer, Guardian Angel, and Shapeshifter. Scientist gave Crewmates portable access to Vitals, while Engineer allowed limited vent travel. Guardian Angel was assigned to a deceased Crewmate and could protect living players; Shapeshifter gave an Impostor the ability to temporarily copy another player’s appearance.

The update also introduced Cosmicubes, a themed cosmetic progression system. Players could activate a Cosmicube, earn its associated Pods through gameplay, and unlock items along branching paths. Beans and Stars were added as currencies, and the store was redesigned. The Airship and The Fungle were separate map-related updates, so they are common but incorrect alternatives.