Summary
TheGrand Theft Autoseries is renowned for its expansive open worlds and immersive gameplay, thanks to the talented developers at Rockstar Games. Fans of the series have discovered that there is a wealth of hidden secrets in theGrand Theft Autouniverse. Over the years, numerous myths and urban legends within the virtual landscapes ofGTAgames havesparked debates and fueled speculation.
Whether developers made these myths and intended for them to be found or not, theyhave captivated players sinceGTA 3,and most fans have spent countless hours trying to ascertain the veracity of the most popular ones. From mythical creatures to hidden secrets, some have proven to be Easter Eggs included by the developers, while many others are pure hearsay and based on rumor. While some myths may remain unsolved, their enduring appeal serves as a testament to the creativity and imagination of theGTAcommunity, encouraging modders to bring people back to the game and explore the nostalgia of the series. They also serve as an indication of Rockstar’s acknowledgment of their fan community.
Piggsyis an antagonist fromManhunt, another game released by Rockstar back in 2003. Piggsy’s legend inGTA: San Andreasgained substantial traction when YouTube myth hunter DarthDementousshared a videoexploring the Shady Creeks Creature in 2008. In this compelling footage, a figure resembling Piggsy was captured in a freeze-frame shot, sparking intense speculation within theGTAcommunity. Sightings of Piggsy have been reported in various locations around San Andreas since then, including Mount Chiliad and Shady Creeks, where the creature is said to wield a deadly chainsaw.
Notably, bothManhuntandGTA: San Andreaswere developed by Rockstar Games, establishing a potential connection between the two universes. While some skeptics dismiss sightings and screenshots as the result of mods, fans believe that the existence of a balding redneck pedestrian with dialogue referencing a “piggy” suggests a deeper connection to Piggsy’s lore. This is likely a false myth, since no photos or videos have been found, but this legend still adds layers of intrigue to theGTAmyth community, reinforcing Piggsy’s status as one of San Andreas' most chilling urban legends.
4Ghost Cars (GTA: San Andreas)
A Proven Myth, But Most Likely A Glitch
Located in the forested region of San Andreas,“ghost car” sightingswere frequently reported by players, with seemingly no one driving the car, or anyone in the vehicle at all. Many videos surfaced online with these ghost cars attempting to run players down, bringing the myth community todiscuss the origins of these occurrences.
The cars that spawn in this forest are all a banged-up variation of a car called the Glendale. In-game files show that the devs named these cars the Glenshit, but no one knows whether it’s a glitch or a prank, because they seem to spawn at the top of a steep hill and are actually just rolling on their own momentum - they aren’t actually driving anywhere. Whether they are glitches in the game code or simply a joke by developers that know their fans too well, the legend of the ghost cars captivates players to this day.
In the gritty streets and subway tunnels of Liberty City inGrand Theft Auto 4,players have reported sightings of a mysterious creature known as theRatman. Described as a half-man, half-rat hybrid, the Ratman has become the stuff of urban legend. Other reports describe the Ratman as a hobo with rat-like features that can run very quickly and stays out of sight. All reports allege that the creature runs away to hide in the subway tunnels upon being approached. Like Bigfoot, another popularGTAmyth, the popularity of this legend had players searching for hours on end looking for proof of this creature. The eerie atmosphere of the subway tunnels inGTA 4also added to how terrifying it was to go looking for the Ratman, even with friends in multiplayer.
The myth started with a blurry screenshot of the game surfacing online, depicting a rat-like with the torso of an adult human. There is no mention of a Ratman in the game files, but there are various places where players can find a strange orange liquid, which is theorized to be the Ratman’s blood. Also, there is an in-game reference to “human lab rats,” but no hard evidence to show that the creature exists. While some claim to have encountered the creature during late-night expeditions into the subway, most dismiss it as mere hearsay, leaving the truth behind the Ratman shrouded in uncertainty, and adding an air of mystery to thedark underbelly of Liberty City.
Another enigmatic mystery that has captivated theGTAcommunity isthe Mount Chiliad Mystery. Rumors began to swirl about the cryptic symbols etched on a map inside the cable car station at the summit of the mountain in Blaine County. These mysterious glyphs are thought to to hint at a deeper hidden truth waiting to be uncovered, and are also thought to be a reference to the Illuminati. While one of the symbols, a UFO,has already been revealed to be an Easter Eggthat appears upon 100% completion of the game, the other symbols are believed to hold the key to unlocking a hidden secret.
The symbols in question are the UFO, a jetpack, and an alien-like egg that has confounded the community for ages.GTA V Onlineincludes references to an egg as well, and also has a jetpack vehicle in one mission that the player uses on Mount Chiliad. However, fans believe that this is just a nod secrets in the single-player mode that have yet to be uncovered. Despite years of dedicated investigation and countless theories, the Mount Chiliad Mystery remains unsolved, shrouded in mystery and speculation. Like Bigfoot and the Ratman before it, the Mount Chiliad Mystery stands as a testament to the appeal of the hidden wonders within the GTA universe. It inspires players to explore every corner of its vast and immersive world in search of the truth, especially considering how many video game secretsare uncovered years after release.
1Bigfoot (GTA: San Andreas)
By Far The Most Famous Myth In GTA
One of the most enduring myths in theGTAseries revolves around the existence ofBigfoot, a legendary creature said to roam the vast wilderness of San Andreas. It is also credited as the first myth in the entire franchise, and has kick-started the entire discussion surrounding the existence of myths inGTA.
About a year after the release ofGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the fan community was abuzz with rumors of a big, gorilla-like figure roaming the forests of San Andreas. Although there has never been any confirmed evidence of the creature’s existence in the official version of the game, some players swear that they have seen Bigfoot while exploring the countryside. This happened in the aftermath ofthe “Hot Coffee” modding controversy that plagued Rockstar in 2005, so it could be that modders were quick to build Bigfoot mods to cash in on the hype, and players had purchased pirated or modded versions of the game without knowing about it. Over the years, players have reported numerous sightings and shared grainy photographs and YouTube videos supposedly depicting the elusive beast, but Rockstar has never officially confirmed its presence, leaving players to continue their search for the elusive creature. Rockstar included references to Bigfoot inGTA 5as a nod to the myth, just to encourage players to keep searching.
