GTA V has aged like fine wine! The last launch under the Grand Theft Auto franchise, even after a decade, remains among the favorites of the community. While there are plenty of reasons that make it a ‘special gaming experience’, there’s always something more to explore in the game. Recently, an Easter Egg from GTA V has garnered strong community attention. And it might be something a lot of players would have missed. So, let’s revisit possibly the most heart-warming Easter egg in the Rockstar open world. 

Who doesn’t love Easter eggs? Be it movies or games, they’re everywhere. And Rockstar Games is among the very few game developers who have mastered the art. The fifth GTA game also had plenty of such in-game references that the fans had fun discovering, but did you know about an Easter egg that was inspired by a real story of a dog? This beautiful episode from GTA V has left many fans teary-eyed.

GTA V pays homage to the story of Greyfriars Bobby 

Easter Eggs are always fun to spot in video games as they bring an element of discovery and surprise to the table. Moreover, finding hidden references and nods to some real-life stories or incidents adds a layer of connection to the players, making the virtual world more immersive and engaging. But very rarely can these references make you feel overwhelmed with emotions. 

If you plan a visit around 11 am (in-game time) at the Pacific Bluffs Cemetery, you’ll see a dog sitting at a grave. This visual is an homage to the famous tale of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye Terrier, who spent 14 years protecting his master John Gray’s grave until he died on January 14, 1872. Bobby was buried at Greyfriars’ Kirkyard, just meters away from his owner. 

A slight glimpse of a similar breed dog visiting the cemetery in GTA V and sitting around a grave is surely a fitting tribute to the tale of Greyfriars Bobby. Also, it’s just a reminder to all the gaming fans about the unconditional love of pets. 

It’s amusing how after ten long years, GTA V is still making waves. However, this time, the surprise was too overwhelming to sink in. Evidently, the fans couldn’t keep up with their emotions after discovering the in-game tribute. 

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A player quite justifiably claimed the tribute was “enough to make a grown man cry,” and fans couldn’t agree more. 

Another user crowned this subtle detail, the winner of all the Easter eggs in the history of gaming! 

A fan drew an interesting parallel with Dark Souls, suggesting Sif guarding Artorias’ grave might also have been an inspiration from the story of Greyfriars Bobby. 

The community hailed praise for Rockstar Games and their constant efforts in giving their titles some intriguing references. 

A user expresses an interesting thought, believing it would be harder than ever for Rockstar Games to keep up to the standards set by GTA 6 in every parameter. 

While fans are waiting for an official look at GTA 6, and then its release, what better way than to revisit the previous games? Fans can revisit GTA V, especially those who missed details such as this Easter egg. In the meantime, give your dog a hug!

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