diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs
index 3893b83db9..cbdcd49c5b 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModFadeIn.cs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 // Copyright (c) ppy Pty Ltd <contact@ppy.sh>. Licensed under the MIT Licence.
 // See the LICENCE file in the repository root for full licence text.
 
-using osu.Framework.Graphics;
 using osu.Framework.Graphics.Sprites;
 using osu.Game.Graphics;
 using osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI;
@@ -15,6 +14,6 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
         public override IconUsage? Icon => OsuIcon.ModHidden;
         public override string Description => @"Keys appear out of nowhere!";
 
-        protected override PlayfieldCoveringWrapper CreateCover(Drawable content) => new PlayfieldCoveringWrapper(content);
+        protected override CoverExpandDirection ExpandDirection => CoverExpandDirection.AlongScroll;
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModHidden.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModHidden.cs
index e460ccee9c..4bdb15526f 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModHidden.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Mods/ManiaModHidden.cs
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ using osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Objects;
 using osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI;
 using osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods;
 using osu.Game.Rulesets.UI;
-using osuTK;
 
 namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
 {
@@ -19,6 +18,11 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
         public override double ScoreMultiplier => 1;
         public override Type[] IncompatibleMods => new[] { typeof(ModFlashlight<ManiaHitObject>) };
 
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The direction in which the cover should expand.
+        /// </summary>
+        protected virtual CoverExpandDirection ExpandDirection => CoverExpandDirection.AgainstScroll;
+
         public virtual void ApplyToDrawableRuleset(DrawableRuleset<ManiaHitObject> drawableRuleset)
         {
             ManiaPlayfield maniaPlayfield = (ManiaPlayfield)drawableRuleset.Playfield;
@@ -29,24 +33,13 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.Mods
                 Container hocParent = (Container)hoc.Parent;
 
                 hocParent.Remove(hoc);
-                hocParent.Add(CreateCover(hoc).With(c =>
+                hocParent.Add(new PlayfieldCoveringWrapper(hoc).With(c =>
                 {
                     c.RelativeSizeAxes = Axes.Both;
+                    c.Direction = ExpandDirection;
                     c.Coverage = 0.5f;
                 }));
             }
         }
-
-        protected virtual PlayfieldCoveringWrapper CreateCover(Drawable content) => new ModHiddenCoveringWrapper(content);
-
-        private class ModHiddenCoveringWrapper : PlayfieldCoveringWrapper
-        {
-            public ModHiddenCoveringWrapper(Drawable content)
-                : base(content)
-            {
-                // This cover extends outwards from the hit position.
-                Cover.Scale = new Vector2(1, -1);
-            }
-        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/UI/PlayfieldCoveringWrapper.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/UI/PlayfieldCoveringWrapper.cs
index 207239dd38..15d216e8c5 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/UI/PlayfieldCoveringWrapper.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/UI/PlayfieldCoveringWrapper.cs
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ using osu.Framework.Graphics.Colour;
 using osu.Framework.Graphics.Containers;
 using osu.Framework.Graphics.Shapes;
 using osu.Game.Rulesets.UI.Scrolling;
+using osuTK;
 using osuTK.Graphics;
 
 namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI
@@ -16,15 +17,12 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI
     /// <summary>
     /// A <see cref="Container"/> that has its contents partially hidden by an adjustable "cover". This is intended to be used in a playfield.
     /// </summary>
-    /// <remarks>
-    /// The covered area extends in the scrolling direction, with its size depending on <see cref="Coverage"/>.
-    /// </remarks>
     public class PlayfieldCoveringWrapper : CompositeDrawable
     {
         /// <summary>
         /// The complete cover, including gradient and fill.
         /// </summary>
-        protected readonly Drawable Cover;
+        private readonly Drawable cover;
 
         /// <summary>
         /// The gradient portion of the cover.
@@ -46,7 +44,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI
                 Children = new[]
                 {
                     content,
-                    Cover = new Container
+                    cover = new Container
                     {
                         Anchor = Anchor.Centre,
                         Origin = Anchor.Centre,
@@ -97,7 +95,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI
         }
 
         private void onScrollDirectionChanged(ValueChangedEvent<ScrollingDirection> direction)
-            => Cover.Rotation = direction.NewValue == ScrollingDirection.Up ? 0 : 180f;
+            => cover.Rotation = direction.NewValue == ScrollingDirection.Up ? 0 : 180f;
 
         /// <summary>
         /// The relative area that should be completely covered. This does not include the fade.
@@ -110,5 +108,26 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania.UI
                 gradient.Y = -value;
             }
         }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The direction in which the cover expands.
+        /// </summary>
+        public CoverExpandDirection Direction
+        {
+            set => cover.Scale = value == CoverExpandDirection.AlongScroll ? Vector2.One : new Vector2(1, -1);
+        }
+    }
+
+    public enum CoverExpandDirection
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The cover expands along the scrolling direction.
+        /// </summary>
+        AlongScroll,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The cover expands against the scrolling direction.
+        /// </summary>
+        AgainstScroll
     }
 }