Did you know that a secret in one of the most popular video games of all time has been under our noses for twelve long years? Fans of Grand Theft Auto V have been scratching their heads over the mysterious mural atop Mount Chiliad since the game launched in 2013. This towering peak isn’t just a pretty backdrop; it’s been shrouded in mystery and speculation, igniting the imaginations of gamers everywhere. But after years of hunting for clues and connecting dots, we finally have an answer — and it might just leave you feeling a bit underwhelmed.

For those who’ve ventured through the dark and gritty streets of GTA V, you’d know that Rockstar Games loves to hide cheeky secrets within their worlds. Whether it's the absurdities of Bigfoot roaming the forests or the elusive ghosts lurking in the night, fans have always felt that there’s more lurking beneath the surface. Yet, the Mount Chiliad mural stands apart, an enigma that even the most determined sleuths have struggled to crack.

A dedicated subreddit sprang up, buzzing with theories and fan art, yet the answer was right there, simple and straightforward. As highlighted in an article by TheGamer’s George Foster, one YouTuber named Gator Keys finally unraveled the mystery. Their findings might come as a shock — or a letdown. The mural isn’t an elaborate riddle after all; it’s merely a playful nod from Rockstar, hinting at what happens when players achieve 100% completion in the game.

So what does the mural depict? The UFO represents the alien spacecraft that players can spot hovering above Mount Chiliad after they’ve completed all tasks. The jetpack symbolizes the thrill of soaring through the virtual skies, while the egg — yes, the egg — connects back to that very UFO. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Gator Keys points out that Rockstar has previously hinted at this exact conclusion, indicating that the mural’s complexity was all in our heads.

So, after years of speculation and countless theories, the truth is somewhat anticlimactic. But before you roll your eyes and dismiss it, hold on a moment! There’s still hope that Rockstar might take these insights and weave them into a more exciting narrative in GTA VI. Perhaps they’ll dig deeper into the lore, keeping fans engaged and wondering in their next installment.