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Since the 2013 launch of GTA V, a mysterious mural atop Mount Chiliad captivated players with its cryptic symbols, including an eye, a UFO, and a jetpack. This enigma sparked years of community investigation, with players searching for hidden triggers across both single-player and GTA Online.
Rockstar Games gradually introduced clues through updates, such as the Gunrunning expansion. Modders from the group Gurus discovered hidden code for an alien-themed mission involving a crashed UFO and an egg. Later, the 2017 Doomsday Heist expansion provided further context by featuring a missile silo inside Mount Chiliad and the introduction of the Thruster jetpack, purchasable for 3,657,500 dollars.
The Gurus group also identified specific symbols within the silo that correlate to the mural's markings. Furthermore, players discovered that meeting specific requirements could trigger a cutscene where their character wakes up on Mount Chiliad with a tattoo matching the mural, accompanied by a departing UFO.
Ultimately, the investigation suggests that the mural was not a single solvable puzzle but a collection of disparate references scattered across various expansions. While some fans may find the lack of a singular, grand conclusion disappointing, Rockstar has acknowledged the community's efforts by placing a collectible alien near the mural.
