A Hat in Time
37 Achievements
1,900
27-35h
Secret Intruder
Make it through Dead Bird Studio without being seen at all!
30
5.42%
How to unlock the Secret Intruder achievement in A Hat in Time - Definitive Guide
This achievement can be frustrating but there's an easy way to unlock it.Wait until you have the last hat (the Time Stop Hat).You can also use the Ice Hat.In this form,you're undetectable.
Simply follow my video and you'll unlock this one quickly.
Happy hunting !
BTW seen in this achievement means any instance where the ! icon appears not just when you are caught
The goal of this trophy is to make it to DJ Grooves' platform deep within the dual studio without being seen/noticed. This might be easy if you're used to stealth mechanics, or it might be difficult if you try too early. You can always come back when you have the Time Stop Hat as it will allow you to navigate some of the trickier spots with ease. There are three spots that I'd personally suggest being careful at:
1) As you're entering the dressing room after clearing the wild western set (second set explored, you'll be coming up to and possibly knocking over a cactus in the process), there is a patrol that can hit you really quickly.
2) Once you've made it deeper in, there will be a moment where you have to turn the electricity off to proceed further. Make sure you dash and air cancel to clear it without chancing being spotted.
3) The last stretch, when you're riding the automated lift across two viewing rooms, both a Mob Penguin and Express Owl will be cycling between looking outwards and looking in. This part in particular is when I'd say the Time Stop Hat is crucial, though it is doable without.
You'll know you're going to get the trophy if you haven't seen Owl Harassment or Penguin Harassment appear on your tickets. Another fine to look out for is earlier on when you first attempt the climb, which I believe is Disturbing the Set or something to that extent. The trophy should pop as you're climbing the red carpet up to talk to DJ Grooves.
You cannot be seen while you are an ice statue, so use the Ice Hat to make some sections easier.
Dead Bird Studio is the first act of the Battle of the Birds chapter. To get this you need to avoid all the detection cones for any of the birds as you make your way to the end. They all have set patterns you can learn if you step back and watch them for a while so it's best to take your time and watch before jumping in. There are places where you can hide to avoid certain birds but the hardest parts for me were the moving platforms. You can hit the switch again to move in the opposite direction if you're worried about being spotted.
Here is a video by YTSunny if you're having trouble:
This one is a pain. If you set off the birds in any way this will not unlock. Make sure to memorize the birds' movement patterns and take this slow. Here is a video guide for additional help: