If there’s one thing Red Dead Redemption 2 is famous for, it’s the insane level of detail packed into every inch of its Wild West world. Released back in 2018 by Rockstar Games, the game is still surprising players years later with secrets that somehow slipped past millions of fans.
At the same time, Rockstar’s other mega franchise, Grand Theft Auto V, is no stranger to hidden clues and long-running mysteries. One puzzle, in particular, has obsessed fans for more than a decade: the legendary Mount Chiliad mystery.
Considering how old both games are, you might assume that every Easter egg and hidden detail has already been uncovered. But recent discoveries in Red Dead Redemption 2 suggest there’s still a lot more lurking beneath the surface.
A Strange Spider Web Mystery Emerges
In recent weeks, players have stumbled upon a bizarre secret involving spider webs scattered across the Red Dead Redemption 2 map. These webs aren’t just random decorations. Instead, they appear at very specific locations, often attached to telephone poles or streetlights.
What makes this discovery even more interesting is that the webs seem to act like breadcrumbs. Players have noticed that following one web often leads to another, sending them off in multiple directions. Naturally, this has sparked intense debate over whether the webs are pointing toward something bigger.
The GTA Connection No One Expected
According to a report from Gameranx, a well-known Grand Theft Auto data miner may have uncovered a direct link between this Red Dead mystery and Grand Theft Auto V.
Here’s where things start getting really strange.
Players have now confirmed that similar spider webs appear in GTA 5 as well. Even more intriguing, these webs only show up at certain times of the in-game day. It’s still unclear how long this behavior has been present, or whether it was recently activated through updates or simply overlooked for years.
What really raises eyebrows is the location of these webs in GTA 5. Every known spider web appears in or around Mount Chiliad, one of the most mysterious spots in the entire game.
Mount Chiliad Mural Connections
Longtime GTA fans will immediately recognize the significance of Mount Chiliad. The mountain is home to the infamous Mount Chiliad mural, a cryptic diagram that has fueled theories about jetpacks, UFOs, secret bunkers, and hidden endings since the game launched.
The newly discovered spider web locations appear to line up surprisingly well with parts of that mural. While this doesn’t confirm any specific theory, it does add yet another layer to a puzzle that refuses to be solved.
Despite years of speculation, data mining, and in-game experimentation, players are still no closer to fully understanding what the Mount Chiliad mystery is truly pointing toward. The spider webs only deepen that mystery.
The Community Is All In
Right now, excitement around this discovery is growing fast. Players from both Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA communities are teaming up, sharing screenshots, testing time-based triggers, and mapping out web locations in hopes of finding a breakthrough.
So far, no definitive answers have emerged. But the fact that Rockstar may be linking secrets across two separate franchises has fans buzzing. If true, it would be one of the most ambitious long-term mysteries ever planted in a video game universe.
And with Grand Theft Auto VI on the horizon, many players are hoping these secrets are solved before Rockstar adds even more fuel to the fire.
Final Thoughts
Rockstar has always loved playing the long game, and this latest discovery proves they might still be one step ahead of everyone. Whether the spider webs are a genuine clue or just another elaborate tease, one thing is clear: players aren’t done searching.
Think you’ve spotted something others missed? Jump back into Red Dead Redemption 2 or GTA 5, start exploring, and join the hunt. You never know what Rockstar might be hiding in plain sight.
