Baseball cards have long been a beloved collectible for children and collectors alike. Since the late 19th century, cards depicting professional baseball players have been traded, sold, and cherished by fans nationwide. In Far Cry 5, the developers included baseball cards as a hidden collectible for players to discover throughout the expansive open world. There are over 100 baseball cards to find, each providing background on real MLB players from past eras. Tracking down all the cards can take dozens of hours and rewards dedicated collectors.
The baseball cards are scattered randomly in containers, lockers, desks, and other places one might reasonably expect to find an old forgotten card. Some are tucked away in more obscure locations. Finding them all requires thorough exploration of every nook and cranny in Hope County. Cards appear in every region, from the green forests of the Henbane River to the snowy peaks overlooking the Whitetail Mountains. Players who take their time to search every building will maximize their chances of obtaining a full baseball card collection.
Some general tips for finding cards include searching all containers like duffel bags, footlockers, cardboard boxes, file cabinets, and desk drawers. Bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens in abandoned homes often hold cards. Barns, tool sheds, and other outbuildings can also contain surprises. Loot containers and caches left by enemies may reward players with baseball cards. Thoroughly scouring locations after clearing out enemy encampments is a good tactic. The more one explores off the beaten path, the more cards are likely to turn up.
While random in their placement, some cards can be found in memorable and thematic locations related to the players depicted. For example, in the Whitetail Mountains, one can discover a Hank Aaron card tucked away in a small hunting cabin. Aaron spent much of his career with the Atlanta Braves, so finding his card amongst hunting gear feels apt. In the Holland Valley region, a card for Babe Ruth can be found in an old abandoned baseball field overgrown with weeds. Finding cards in settings tied to the players makes for fun little Easter eggs.
One area particularly rich for baseball card hunters is Falls End, the small community players liberates early in the game. Dozens of homes, businesses, and other structures become explorable, each with potential for hidden treasures. Thoroughly clearing out the Ryes’ compound can yield multiple cards. The abandoned veteran’s hall also often contains a card tucked away in a back room or locker. Other hotspots include the old fire station, the boathouse down by the river, and scattered homes around the perimeter of town. With so many searchable buildings crammed into a small area, Falls End is a reliable card hunting ground.
As players progress deeper into each region, they’ll gain access to more remote and challenging areas that also yield rewards. The Whitetail Mountains are especially sprawling with hidden mountain cabins, mine shafts, and weathered lookout towers to scour. The Henbane River region features abandoned industrial sites, sinister bunkers, and remote wilderness outposts holding potential baseball booty. Even trekking through the dense forests between locations can turn up serendipitous cards left in overturned vehicles or forgotten stashes. The more off-the-beaten-path one is willing to explore, the more unique finds will result.
Late-game areas like the Whitetail Militia compound and cult strongholds like the Spread Eagle also provide rich picking for dedicated collectors. Completing side missions and activities helps unlock more of the map, revealing previously inaccessible locales. Revisiting old areas after the main story is complete can also turn up missed cards. Players who take their time exploring every nook and cranny of Hope County will maximize their chances of tracking down rare baseball memorabilia and completing their collection. With over 100 cards possible to find, it’s an engaging side-objective that rewards thorough players in Far Cry 5.
