Things are about to get more interesting for Forza Horizon 5! The new Hide and Seek Mode will finally arrive on September 10 with the Series 38 Update. This new multiplayer mode will be a thrilling turn in the game as players are allowed to hide or seek in this high-stakes cat-and-mouse challenge. If you love strategy and fast cars, then this mode is the right one for you.
How the Hide and Seek Mode Works
The Hide and Seek Mode features six players. One becomes the Hider, while the rest act as Seekers. The goal for the Hider is simple: stay hidden and reach the safe zone. Seekers, on the other hand, need to hunt down the Hider before the clock runs out.
Two Rounds for More Fun
This mode is divided into two rounds, making it even more exciting.
Survival Round
This round lasts 4 minutes. The Hider’s goal is to stay out of sight, while the Seekers try to track them down. Seekers fill their detection meter by staying near the Hider, which helps them locate their target.
Escape Round
Once the Survival Round is over, the Hider needs to race from point A to point B (the End Zone). Seekers continue hunting the Hider while trying to stop them from reaching the goal within 4 minutes.
Special Features of Hide and Seek Mode
What makes the Hide and Seek Mode truly unique? Let’s explore the key features.
Vehicle Choices for Hider and Seekers
The Hider uses regular traffic cars, such as the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco, to blend in with the AI traffic. These vehicles are stock versions, meaning they don’t stand out, helping the Hider stay hidden if they play smart.
Seekers, on the other hand, drive high-performance cars like the BMW M4 GTS or Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. These fast rides give them the advantage of speed, allowing them to close in on the Hider quickly.
Power-Ups to Shake Things Up
In this mode, both Hiders and Seekers have access to special power-ups:
Ping Ability (Seeker)
This lets Seekers see the Hider’s location for 20 seconds.
Chase Breaker (Hider)
The Hider can temporarily disable the Seekers’ mini-maps, giving them a chance to escape or reposition.
Maps and Areas
Guanajuato is the main setting for the Hide and Seek Mode. Its narrow streets with crowded traffic offer Guanajuato as the very ideal city to hide in. In return, because of such a complicatedly laid-out city, Hiders can easily merge with the crowd, making their capture really tough by Seekers.
With Guanajuato being the main focus, it is yet unknown whether the whole map will be available within this mode, but its design is just perfect for creating tension and excitement, offering a lot of opportunities for both concealing and searching.
Badges and Achievements
Forza Horizon 5’s Hide and Seek Mode isn’t just about winning—it’s also about collecting accolades and achievements. You can earn rewards for reaching specific levels, winning as a Hider, or completing matches within certain time limits.
Expect these achievements to roll out in October. But don’t worry—any progress you make in September will count toward them once they’re live.
Free to Play with Xbox Game Pass Core
One of the best parts of this mode is that it’s free! All Forza Horizon 5 players can enjoy the Hide and Seek Mode as soon as it drops on September 10.
Keep in mind, that you’ll need at least an Xbox Game Pass Core subscription to join in the fun, as this mode is multiplayer-only.
There were a few changes in Xbox Game Pass recently but you can still buy them at cheap rates.
What’s Next?
Forza Horizon 5’s Hide and Seek Mode will surely raise the bar for fun in this game. From strategy, speed, and surprise, this mode is surely going to be one fan favorite. Anticipation is enormous since players will have to rely not only on driving but also on tactical thinking and quick decision-making. This perfect mix of hide-and-evade gameplay with power-ups and high-performance cars makes the experience dynamic.
Forza Horizon 5 is one such dynamic playground where creativity meets competition and more updates and modes are coming down the pipeline, so there’s always something to discover. Whether one is playing with his or her friends or testing one’s wits with others online, this Hide and Seek Mode brings a new and exciting twist that most likely will set the stage for more and even ingenious modes in the future.
Buckle up and get ready for a chase that’ll leave you breathless, pounding the streets of Guanajuato!