15 Greatest Video Game Conspiracy Theories of All Time

Gaming conspiracy theories are all the rage these days. It seems like everyone has some kind of creepypasta tale about a secret level in a game or something. Most of these are easily dismissable but sometimes there’s some compelling evidence supporting these claims.

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Metal Gear Solid V – Hidden 3rd Chapter

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s ending was as abrupt as it was disappointing. Many fans speculated that given the relationship between series creator Hideo Kojima and Developer Konami that the game was unfinished at launch. Thanks to data mining by fans after release, we now know that there was at some point intended to be a third chapter called “Peace” that didn’t make the final cut. It was rumored that this would eventually be DLC, but some fans suggest this mysterious third chapter is unlockable under the right circumstances, namely completel nuclear disarmament in the multiplayer mode.