Seeker vs Hider — How a round works
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OverviewSeeker vs Hider is a fast-paced hide-and-seek PvP game where one team hides and the other hunts, then the roles reverse when time runs out. This guide covers how to win as either side, the controls you need, and what happens in the final phase when Hiders arm up and fight back.
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How a round works
Summary
At the start of a round, one team hides and the other seeks. Hiders win by staying out of sight until time runs out, or by wiping out the Seeker after time ends. The Seeker wins by finding every Hider before the clock hits zero, or by surviving the Hiders' armed counterattack once it does. Because teams rotate between rounds, you will play both sides across a full session.
- Hider win survive hidden until time expires, or eliminate the Seeker in the second phase
- Seeker win find every Hider before time runs out, or outlast the armed Hiders at the end
- Phase switch once time expires, Hiders pick up guns and the fight begins
- Round rotation teams swap each round, so learning both sides matters
PC and console controls
Table
Every action you need — moving, crouching, firing, aiming, reloading, and ragdolling — is available on both PC and console. On console, the left joystick handles both movement and sprinting.
| Crouch / stand | C or X (PC) — B or circle (console) |
| Reload | R or M1 (PC) — X or square (console) |
| Chamber | F or M1 (PC) |
| Fire | M1 (PC) — RT (console) |
| Aim | M2 (PC) — LT (console) |
| Ragdoll | P (PC) — Y or triangle (console) |
| Sprint | push left joystick in (console) |
| Jump | A or X (console) |
Map-specific interactions worth knowing
Check
Two badges confirm that the Duplex Map and the Canal Map each have a unique hazard or interactable. On the Duplex Map there is a phone you can pick up. On the Canal Map there are sharks in the water. Neither of these is just decoration — interacting with them has consequences.
- On the Duplex Map, find and pick up the phone
- On the Canal Map, avoid the water there are sharks that can eat you
Cheating and bugs
Warn
The developers have stated clearly that any form of cheating will result in a ban on every account connected to the player. If your character gets stuck, try the ragdoll button — P on PC or Y on console.
Glossary
Glossary- Hider
- The team that hides during the first phase and arms up to fight after time runs out.
- Seeker
- The team that searches for Hiders and must survive the counterattack once the clock expires.
- Phase switch
- The moment time runs out and Hiders receive guns to fight back against the Seeker.
- Ragdoll
- An action that goes limp your character — P on PC, Y on console.
- Chamber
- A separate firing action on PC mapped to F or M1, distinct from the standard fire input.
- Crouch
- Lowering your character's height, toggled with C or X on PC and B or circle on console.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens if a Hider is found before time runs out?
That Hider is out for the rest of the round. The remaining Hiders keep hiding, and the round continues until either every Hider is found or time expires.
What are the sharks on the Canal Map?
There are sharks in the water on the Canal Map that can eat you. A badge is awarded for getting eaten by them.
Is there anything to do on the Duplex Map besides hiding?
There is a phone on the Duplex Map that you can pick up.
What should I do if my character gets stuck?
Press P on PC or Y on console to activate ragdoll mode, which can free your character from stuck geometry.
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