Grand Theft Auto 5is widely considered one of the greatest games ever made, still going strong to this day due toa masterful online componentthat has kept things fresh for the past eight years. Critics have lauded the game across the board, praising the open world and the wealth of content.
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A big part of what madeGrand Theft Auto 5special was the little details scattered all across the game. These little things made it all the more awe-inspiring to explore the map and see what the game had to offer. Here are ten of the rarest encounters inGrand Theft Auto 5that were an absolute treat for fans of this title to discover.
Updated on November 27th, 2021 by Ritwik Mitra:Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the greatest games ever made, with the title being full to the brim with amazing content and a massive open world that is jam-packed with detail for players who want to explore every nook and cranny of this game. Given the sheer number of secrets present in this game, there are bound to be certain encounters that people will miss out on. Here are some of the most notable examples in this regard.
15Messing Around With The Houses Of The Other Protagonists
Grand Theft Auto 5has a bunch of unique dialogue that most people have probably never triggered. The most entertaining one that players can experience is when they start shooting up the houses of other protagonists.
Michael is especially hilarious in this regard, with his outburst making it clear as to how annoying it is for his house to be pelted with rockets and bullets. It’s a surprising moment that will make players laugh till their lungs burst.
14Encountering The Dreaded “Beast”
GTA Onlineis one of the most addictive multiplayer experiences players can subject themselves to. It helps that the game mode is consistently updated with new content to keep events fresh for the longest time.
A particular encounter requires that players consume all the regular and Golden Peyote Plants so that they can start hearing growls. If they follow these growls all the way to the Thomson Scrapyard, then head towards a small shack, a cutscene will trigger where the “Beast” will appear.
Of course, this “Beast” is just a man with a wolf head, and makes for one of the weirder encounters on this list.
13A Submerged Hatch With A Message In Morse Code
Players who delve into the eastern depths of the Pacific Ocean will find a hatch in the ground that is similar to the one found in Lost. However, this secret doesn’t end here.
Keen players will notice a message in morse code that is emanating from this hatch. The message spells out “Hey, you never call, how’d you fancy going bowling?”, which is an obvious reference toGrand Theft Auto 4.
12The Legendary Grove Street Trio Appearing During A Mission
Hood Safari is one of the many missions inGrand Theft Auto 5that will keep players engaged all the way through. However, they might be so busy completing the events of the mission that they’ll never notice a small yet amazing secret added near the end of the level.
While nearing the turn to Grove Street, players can notice three people on a bicycle exiting the area. These three NPCs only appear for a brief moment but share a noticeable resemblance to Carl, Sweet, and Big Smoke fromGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
11Meeting Packie From Grand Theft Auto 4
Packie is a great character fromGrand Theft Auto 4who plays a major role in the game’s story. What most people don’t realize is that he’s present in the sequel as well… even though his role might be severely diminished.
Players can find Patrick McCreary during the events of Getaway Driver, a random event that can be triggered by any character. If players decide to help these bank robbers, then they’ll find out that one of the characters is Packie himself! He becomes a valuable asset to a heist if the player wishes it.
10Hunting Down “Bigfoot”
While players might be familiar with the Bigfoot sighting that occurs during the mission “Predator”, there’s actually another Sasquatch sighting. This one occurs a fair way into the game — specifically, after achieving 100% completion. A new Strangers and Freaks mission titled"The Last One"will open up for Franklin, who can help a Sasquatch hunter track down the legendary Bigfoot.
In fact, this monster actually appears during the mission! Unfortunately, it’s revealed later on that this was just a madman in a costume. Still, it’s a neat little mission that serves as an interesting reward for properly completing the game.
9Fighting The Altruist Cult
Another unique encounter for Trevor comes in the form of the Altruist Cult. The player can bring a bunch of unlucky hitchhikers to this strange group as tribute. While this is interesting as is, there’s also a special encounter that occurs if the player supplies four people to the camp.
All of a sudden, Trevor will be knocked out and kidnapped by the altruists. The player can then attempt a daring escape, as they fight through the camp and take hold of the goodies that lie within. It’s quite a blast indeed.
8Meeting The Ghost Of Mount Gordo
One of the scariest encounters in the game, the ghost of Mount Gordo is a specter that players can spot on the mountain at midnight. Getting too close to the figure will cause it to disappear. Players need to see this ghost through a ranged scoped weapon to realize just how spooky it actually is.
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After reading through the game’s files, people have surmised that this ghost is the spirit of Jolene Cranley-Evans. She met her death when her husband, Jock Cranley, pushed her off a cliff after she started causing issues for him and his career.
7Spotting A Woman Being Buried Alive
One of the most interesting random encounters in the game can be found just north of Paleto Bay. Here, the player may stumble across two men who are burying a woman alive.
After saving her, the player character finds out that this woman is Antonia Bottino, the daughter of a powerful mob boss whose enemies had taken her captive. The player can then drive her back to Vinewood Hills, after which they’ll receivea whopping $60,000 rewardfor their efforts.
6Finding The Playboy Mansion
The Playboy Mansion is one of the most iconic buildings of all time, so it’s only fitting that this mansion is also featured inGrand Theft Auto Vas well.
Players can find the mansion in Richman, right next to the Los Santos Golf Club. True to its name, there are some massive parties happening in this mansion during the night, which do get rather raunchy as well. Of course, that’s nothing new for theGTAseries.
