GTA 5 isn’t just a criminal sandbox — it’s a world full of secrets, strange phenomena, and clever pop culture references. Rockstar Games is famous for hiding Easter eggs in plain sight. Here are 10 of the most fascinating and weird ones you may have never noticed!
1. 👽 Alien Under the Ice
In the opening prologue mission in North Yankton, steer off the road under the bridge and you’ll see a frozen alien trapped beneath the ice. Creepy and unexpected!
2. 🐾 Bigfoot Sighting
In the mission “The Last One,” Franklin encounters a man in a Bigfoot costume. But many fans claim the real Bigfoot exists elsewhere in the game — with mods revealing even more.
3. 👻 Ghost of Mount Gordo
Between 11 PM and midnight in-game, a ghost appears floating above a cliff on Mount Gordo. Get too close, and she vanishes. The word “Jock” written in blood links to a murder mystery.
4. 🚀 UFO on Mount Chiliad
After completing the game 100%, a UFO appears over Mount Chiliad during stormy weather. This sparked a massive mystery hunt that still continues.
5. 🧟♂️ Zombie Actor in Vinewood
On the streets of Vinewood, you can find a man dressed like a zombie, groaning and limping. He’s just a street performer — or is he?
6. 🎥 Slender Man in the Woods?
At night in the Chiliad forest, players have spotted a tall, eerie figure lurking in the shadows. Though not confirmed, it eerily resembles Slender Man.
7. 🏠 Scarface Mansion
A villa in Richman Glen looks almost identical to Tony Montana’s mansion from Scarface. While you can’t go inside, the exterior is a clear homage.
8. 📺 Red Dead Redemption Cameos
You can spot Red Dead Redemption trailers and clips playing on TVs in Michael’s house — a fun Rockstar crossover for fans.
9. 🔎 Mount Chiliad Mystery Mural
Inside the cable car station at Mount Chiliad is a cryptic mural featuring a UFO, an egg, and a jetpack symbol. No one knows exactly what it means.
10. 👽 Alien Cultists in Sandy Shores
In the desert near Sandy Shores, you’ll find green-painted, drugged-up people pretending to be aliens. Rockstar parodying conspiracy culture? Definitely.
Conclusion
GTA 5 is packed with secrets, and fans are still discovering new ones a decade later. Whether it’s ghosts, aliens, or mysterious symbols — Rockstar knows how to keep the community hunting.
💬 Found an Easter egg we didn’t mention? Let us know or send us a screenshot — we might feature it on GTAFuture!