20 Amazing Secrets And Gameplay Mechanics In Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Ishmael Is Actually Spying On You The Entire Time

Of course, have you ever wondered what Ishmael, a.k.a. the real Big Boss, was doing during the time you were busting your ass and living through the events of The Phantom Pain? Thanks to some modders on PC, we now know. The answer? It turns out he was spying on you, a.k.a. the medic, a.k.a. Venom Snake, a.k.a. his Phantom, the entire time. The line “I have been looking after you for nine years” makes a lot of sense now.