Hide and Seek game mode announced at gamescom
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Introducing Hide and Seek, the new game mode coming to Forza Horizon 5 this September, pitting one Hider versus five Seekers in an online multiplayer battle.
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The entire Forza Horizon 5 team is excited to announce the new game mode coming to the Horizon Festival: Hide & Seek. In this new game mode, one of two possible roles will be assigned to players at random:
HIDERS
The Hider will be tasked with getting to a location in a set amount of time without getting caught by the team of Seekers.
Sneak past Seekers by blending into the traffic and hiding within the environment to reach your destination before the time runs out or Seekers gather enough points to win!
As a Hider, you will be able to drive the following cars:
- 2012 Jeep Wrangler
- 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
- 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
- 2018 Mercedes X Class
SEEKERS
5 players will take on the role of Seekers whose main objective is to find and stay close to the Hider. By finding and staying close to their opponent, Seekers will start filling the Seeker’s Detection Meter. If your team completes it, you will win the round!
Make the most out of the high-spec rental car that will be assigned to you to complete your mission.
The vehicles available for Seekers are:
- 2016 BMW M4 GTS
- 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG
- 2015 Audi RS6
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X GSR
- 2021 Ford Bronco
All playable cars for both Hiders and Seekers will only be available on their stock version, so liveries, tunes, and builds will not be available to play.
HOW TO PLAY
The game is split into two phases, each with a 4-minute duration.
In the first phase, the Hider will have to remain undercover while Seekers make their best effort to locate them before this phase ends and lock on their position to fill the Seeker’s Detection Meter and ensure the win.
During the second phase, a randomly spawned End Zone becomes active. The Seekers have 4 minutes to detect the Hider before they reach the End Zone. The time is ticking, remain shrouded as much as you can to avoid the Seekers or use your tools to find the Hider and fill the Detection bar!
POWER-UPS
Both Seekers and the Hider will have special powers available to help them complete their objectives.
The Seekers’ Radar points to the approximate location of the Hider. Once they have found their target, they can use their Ping ability to lock onto their exact location and show it on the map (for 20 seconds) for the rest of the team to follow.
The Hider’s ability is called Chase Breaker: when activated, Hiders can force-brake the Seekers and turn off their Radar and Ping for 20 seconds. Chase Breaker will also ghost your car, meaning you will become transparent and able to pass through any smashable object in the game.
Be careful when using your abilities! They have a cooldown period, so you don’t want to be caught empty at the wrong time; manage your resources properly and secure your win.
MATCHMAKING
Once Hide & Seek becomes available to play, a new location will be added to your map to enter this new game mode. You will also be able to access games through the Online page of the main menu.
You will be able to join games alone and matchmake with other players in the community or join as a convoy leader and play with your friends.
REWARDS
Besides being a fun new game mode to try, there are other perks that come when completing sessions of Hide & Seek.
First, Hide & Seek will have its own separate progression track. You will be able to earn XP exclusive for this game mode by completing games. Leveling up will earn you new badges when you reach certain thresholds.
If you play this game mode frequently, you will build a play streak. When you do, bonus XP will be earned with every completed game, allowing you to level up faster.
Finally, new accolades tied to Hide & Seek will be added to the game for players to unlock while discovering this new multiplayer experience! A set of achievements will be released in a future update in October.
ACHIEVEMENTS
| Name | Description | Gamerscore |
|---|---|---|
| Hider and Seeker | Complete a match of Hide & Seek as both the Hider and the Seeker | 10 |
| Bounty Hunter | Complete 25 matches of Hide & Seek as a Seeker | 20 |
| The Hidden | Complete 5 matches of Hide & Seek as a Hider | 20 |
| Dedicated to the Cause | Reach a Streak of 20 in Hide & Seek | 30 |
| Never Back Down | Reach a Streak of 50 in Hide & Seek | 50 |
| Lay of The Land | Complete a match in every area in Hide & Seek | 10 |
| Catching a Break | Successfully hit a total of 20 Seekers with Chase Breaker In a game of Hide and Seek | 30 |
| Blending In | Win as a Hider in Hide & Seek | 15 |
| The Big Reveal | Win as a Seeker in Hide and Seek | 15 |
| Covering Ground | Drive 50 miles as a Seeker in Hide And Seek | 30 |
COMING SEPTEMBER 10
Hide & Seek will be available when the Hidden Horizons series goes live on September 10; we hope you enjoy queuing up for games in this new mode or joining with your friends as a convoy!
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FH5 at Gamescom 2024
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Our booth will be showing a completely new, exciting game mode inspired by our community and their creations.
Plus, we will also be showing our latest in-game partnership!
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Tune in August 21 for FH5 on the Xbox @ gamescom Livestream
Wednesday August 21
Xbox @ gamescom 2024
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Start: 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 1:00 PM
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