GTA 5 Easter Eggs Explore (2024)

Welcome to Los Santos, where the streets are mean, the missions are wild, and the Easter eggs are as elusive as ever. If you’ve been roaming the virtual world of Grand Theft Auto V and haven’t stumbled upon its hidden gems, you’re in for a thrilling ride.

TL;DR – Key Takeaways:

• Discover the hidden alien in the GTA 5 prologue.
• Unearth three hidden UFOs after achieving 100 percent completion.
• Encounter a fake Bigfoot in the Franklin Strangers & Freaks mission.
• Transform into a real Bigfoot with Golden Peyote Plants.
• Explore surprising Easter eggs like Barney, the Playboy Mansion, Master Chief, and the Lost Hatch.

The Prologue Alien

While there are plenty of alien Easter eggs in GTA 5, a lot of them require 100 percent completion. This one, though, you can see at the very beginning of the game. You must pass a train once you ride in the getaway vehicle. Once there, you’ll want to head right underneath the tracks.

This is where you’ll find the alien. What’s cool about the alien here is that it’s blue, while most of the time, it’s colored green.

Since it’s stuck under the ice, this would make sense if you know what extreme cold does to your body. It’s still scary, however, and none of the other alien eggs have the same effect.

Hidden UFOs

Achieving 100 percent completion in GTA 5 unlocks a thrilling secret: the ability to spot three elusive UFOs. The first can be seen hovering above Sandy Shores, accessible via Trevor’s helicopter.

The most visually striking UFO is located above Fort Zancudo and requires one of the game’s top-tier planes to reach due to its high altitude.

The third UFO, near Mount Chiliad, presents a unique challenge as it only appears during stormy weather at the eerie hour of 3 am. Players can use a weather cheat code to trigger the required conditions, making this UFO easier to spot.

The intricate design and effort put into these UFOs make them a compelling discovery for players.

Fake Bigfoot

Hidden UFOs weren’t the only Easter eggs to appear after 100 percent completion, as you’ll see another Franklin Strangers & Freaks marker pop up. The mission here, called The Last One, entails your encounter with Bigfoot itself.

This references the old myth about Bigfoot in GTA San Andreas and its great fan service. After a short while, you’ll discover this isn’t the real Bigfoot but a Scooby-Doo-style impostor. By itself, the mission is truly for the old-school fans of GTA, but Bigfoot Easter eggs don’t stop there.

Real Bigfoot

One of the few content updates to GTA 5’s single-player was Director mode. You could choose to play as virtually everything in the game, including animals, which are unlocked after eating Peyote Plants. Once you’ve eaten them all and done The Last One side mission, Golden Peyote Plants appear.

These only show up between 5:30am and 8am; the weather must be snowy or foggy. Weather cheats are essentially required here. The individual Golden Peyotes are day-specific, and eating one will transform you into Bigfoot. It’s a blast playing as the creature, but a special event will occur if you eat all seven from Sunday to Saturday.

This will lead to a boss fight with the Beast. Looking exactly like the lead protagonist in Teen Wolf, this egg is so well-done.

Barney

GTA 5’s open world is renowned for its meticulous detail, exemplified by Rex’s Diner in southeastern Blaine County. Near this location, which is across from an Off-Road Moto/ATV Race, stands a large purple dinosaur, unmistakably a tribute to Barney.

This playful nod is further emphasized by the dinosaur’s hot dog snack and a nearby door adorned with a purple hue and a dinosaur footprint, reminiscent of décor from children-friendly venues.

Playboy Mansion

GTA 5 recreates many areas of LA, but one that serves no purpose, at least in single-player, is the Playboy Mansion. Located just at the foot of Vinehood Hills to the far left is a recreation of the famous Playboy Mansion with grotto and all.

You’ll find topless women here partying, further showing intent to mimic the famous location. In single-player, the area houses no collectibles and doesn’t show up in any missions. It’s just a cool place to visit. GTA Online, however, does use the location, and it can lead to very fun multiplayer deathmatches.

Master Chief

GTA has had its fair share of easter eggs mocking other games throughout the years, most infamously with True Crime: Streets of LA. For the most part, though, it’s other types of media that get satirized. This makes the few game-related eggs stand out that much more.

At the location representing Grauman’s Chinese Theater, you’ll see a couple of space rangers wearing green suits. People who aren’t super familiar with Halo will likely think it’s a simple reference to Master Chief’s armor. It’s actually more complicated, as this suit design is from the OG Halo back in 2001.

Lost Hatch

For some reason, the TV show Lost gets put in tons of Easter eggs in games. Whether it’s the hatches or the show’s infamous number code, you’ll see Lost quite a bit if you go Easter egg hunting. GTA 5 has another one, and it’s great.

Final Thoughts

The numerous Easter eggs scattered throughout Los Santos are a testament to the creativity and thoughtfulness of the developers. From the mysterious UFOs to the whimsical nod to Barney, each hidden gem adds a layer of depth and amusem*nt, inviting players to explore every corner of this virtual world.

FAQs:

How do I access the hidden alien in GTA 5?

Head right underneath the train tracks during the prologue.

What is the reward for achieving 100 percent completion in GTA 5?

You can spot three hidden UFOs and discover more Easter eggs.

Are there any other game-related Easter eggs in GTA 5?

Yes, you can find references to Master Chief and more.

Can I transform into Bigfoot in GTA 5?

Yes, by consuming Golden Peyote Plants and completing The Last One mission.

Is there a real Bigfoot encounter in GTA 5?

Yes, after consuming all Golden Peyote Plants, you’ll face a boss fight with the Beast.

Sources:

• Gamers Unite
• Gaming Insider

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