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The 10 best references in GTA 5

  • Nov 14, 2025
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On every corner in "GTA 5" can you find allusions and Easter Eggs. We have collected for you the 10 best references. "Saints Row", "No Country For Old Men" and even "Gangnam Style" parodies.

10. Passers-by are talking about "Saints Row"

Probably the biggest opponent of the "Grand Theft Auto"series, "Saints Row". And again, you can hear passers-by, as they predict the competitor's product, not a rosy future: "City of saints gonna struggle, Los Santos ain't in no trouble".

9. References to "Red Dead Redemption"

To the own Open-World Western from "Rockstar Games" you will find several allusions in "GTA 5":
  • In Franklin's bookshelf a book called "Red Dead" by the author "J. Marston" stands for. Jack Marston is a "Red Dead Redemption"the character said in the game that he is writing a book about the Wild West.
  • Two place names appear modified in two Rockstar titles: "Armadillo Ave" and "Cholla Springs Ave" from "GTA 5" similar to the "Red Dead Redemption"-places "Armadillo Town" and "Cholla Springs".
  • The "Mt. Gordo" has its name from the legendary "Red Dead Redemption"animal "Gordo the boar".
  • In some spots, such as, for example, from the brewer "piss water" and films on advertising diving Original scene from "Red Dead Redemption".

8. Jacket from the movie "Drive"

The Scorpion jacket from the nameless "Driver" from the in January 2012, started in Germany in the eponymous movie, you will find a parody of in the "Discount Clothing Store" in "Grapeseed". Instead of the Scorpion, a crab adorns the back.

7. The house of Anthony "Tony" Soprano

The architect of Michael's house in "GTA 5" has apparently watched regularly the Mafia television series "The Sopranos". The house of the Villa of the main character, Anthony "Tony" Soprano is very similar.

6. Kwack has invented the "Gangnam Style"

The "Gangnam Style" by South Korean Psy was invented in "Los Santos" by South Korean singer "Kwack". This, you know, if you buy the taxi company "Downtown Cab Co" and the singer transport. He complains that he is being falsely called a "Quack", although he has earned with his riding-like a Jockey-dance million.

5. Note to the next "Rockstar"-the title

The "Dewbauchee JB 700" that you are driving in a Mission, bears the number plate "463NT". Deciphered means "Agent". The Name of the next game from "Rockstar Games". Therefore, it is also clear that "JB 700" is a reference to the secret agent James Bond ("007") and the car is an imitation of the Aston Martins from "Goldfinger".
"463NT"number plate

4. Jesus is resurrected

The "Del Perro Pier" of "Los Santos" is a man by the name of Jesse, similar to the clothes in addition to with Jesus. He speaks of a "Father", the love for all people and mentioned things from the Old Testament.
Jesus in "Los Santos"

3. The beginning scene from "No Country For Old Men"

A random event near the military base represents the failed drug deal from the Oscar-winning "No Country For Old Men". You can go between the dead and just dying dealers around the scene for a closer look. Useful it's claws, however, just the money-filled briefcase.
A Failed Drug Deal

2. "Life invader" - the Facebook-copy

In the Mission "friend request" to penetrate you in the Social Media company "life invader", which is apparently the Facebook of the "Los Santos". At the end of the Mission, the chief of the "life invader," the young genius "Jay Norris is killed,". This also has a few Parallels to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
The Zuckerberg of "GTA 5"

1. The hatch from "Lost"

Also, the TV Hit "Lost" in "GTA 5". In the vicinity of the East coast of The hatch "("The Hatch is located deep below the sea surface) from the Mystery series. Because of the difficulty, the Lost hatch to find and reach, we have your own practice tip dedicated.
"Lost hatch" in the sea
Learn more about the best tips for share trading in "GTA 5".

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