Top 10 Hidden Locations in Open World Games

Top 10 Hidden Locations in Open World Games

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Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’ll be looking at Hidden Locations in Open World Games. For this list, we’ll be looking at all the secret and hard to reach areas in open world video games that are optional to visit. Were you expecting any of these locations? Let us know in the comments below!

When it comes to video game Easter eggs you can’t get any more literal than the Easter Egg Room. Located close to the Vice City News station, the entrance to this room is pretty much invisible. It is possible to access this room by jumping from the corner of the station’s helipad into a certain section of the neighbouring building. By jumping into the correct spot, the player will pass through a tangible wall and enter the Easter Egg Room where they will find a pedestal featuring a giant chocolate Easter Egg with “Happy Easter” carved into it. The room also makes a cameo appearance exclusively in the PS2 version of Vice City Stories, a prequel to Vice City, although it appears as an incomplete version still under construction.

“Spider-Man” (2018)

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Considered one of the best open world superhero games, Marvel’s Spider-Man lets players web sling through the island of Manhattan, where they can travel to and even take pictures of dozens of famous buildings and landmarks related to both the Marvel universe, as well as real-world locations. There are also some secret photo op locations that take a little more time and a sharp eye to find. One such photo op can be found in Harlem’s cemetery where players can visit the grave of Peter’s uncle, Ben Parker. Finding this location not only earns players the “With Great Power…” trophy, it’s also an opportunity for fans to pay their respects to the man who played an important part in Spider-Man’s origins.

“Red Dead Redemption 2” (2018)

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From the occult to the downright bizarre, there is no shortage of interesting locations for players to visit while exploring Read Dead Redemption 2. From the Strange Man’s Shack to even the UFO Cabin where players can witness a flying saucer. However, there is one Easter egg in particular that is both interesting, as well as creepy. While exploring the area west of the Van Horn trading post, players can discover an abandoned house containing the remains of a man-made mutant. With the exception of a few spare parts, the mutant closely resembles the fictional demon known as ManBearPig from the South Park TV series.

“Tom Clancy’s the Division 2” (2019)

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Taking place in Washington D.C., the Division 2 provides stellar open world gameplay, along with plenty of secret locations to explore, such as the Owl Room. To find this hidden location, players must reach World Tier 5 and then complete the Invaded version of the Roosevelt Island mission. After clearing the area and returning to the beginning, players will need to light seven hidden owls in a specific order. Successfully completing this task will open a door to a hidden bunker located near one of the owls. As an added bonus, if the player salutes the large owl statue in the bunker, they will also unlock an audio message hinting at one of the game’s biggest mysteries, a secret group known as the Morovian Society.

“Shadow of the Colossus” (2005)

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In both the original and remake of the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Colossus, there exists a hidden area located at the top of the Shrine of Worship, known as the Secret Garden. In order to reach the garden, players need to climb up a mossy cliffside located at the exterior of the shrine. While some skilled players have managed to reach the garden with low stamina, others needed to complete the game at least three times before acquiring enough stamina to reach it. The garden is a location worthy of exploring and it's also the only place where you can find poison fruit which – despite draining your health – will earn you a rare trophy.

“Fallout 76” (2018)

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Exploring hidden locations is one of the best things about an open world game. However, it’s possible that finding some locations can have real world consequences. The developer room from Fallout 76 is a prime example of this. Unlike the developer room from Fallout 4 which requires console commands to enter, the one from Fallout 76 was never meant to be accessible due to it being an online multiplayer game. Any player that manages to access this room not only gets to meet Wooby, the game's only NPC, they can also access every blueprint in the game, as well as content not yet released by Bethesda Studios. While it may sound like a hidden treasure trove, Bethesda has gone to great lengths to prevent people from accessing it by suspending the accounts of players that have committed this taboo.

“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” (2017)

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What’s a hidden location without a little challenge? Among the many hidden areas in the visual masterpiece that is Breath of the Wild, players can visit Eventide Island. Unlike most hidden areas, the moment the player sets foot on the island, a challenge will be issued and the player will be stripped of all their equipment. To get it back, the player must complete the island’s challenge and find three special orbs which they must then take to certain parts of the island, while also avoiding attacks from monsters as much as possible. While this island may sound a bit challenging for players that rely too much on their equipment and weapons, it provides an interesting experience and is worth exploring.

“Batman: Arkham City” (2011)

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In Arkham City’s open world environment, there are tons of secret locations and Easter eggs out there for players to find. One such spot is Scarecrow’s hidden lair that can be found by unlocking a secret hatch on a boat in the industrial district. In this makeshift lab, players will find a goon infected with Scarecrow's fear toxin, tons of containers filled with creepy crawlies and eerie lighting and an invoice filled with transaction details hinting that Scarecrow is planning something big. Similar to Warden Sharp’s secret room in Arkham Asylum that contained blueprints for Arkham City, the contents of Scarecrow’s lair foreshadow his inevitable return in 2015’s Batman: Arkham Knight.

Dying Light is famous for featuring Easter eggs referencing several popular franchises in pop culture such as Assassin’s Creed, South Park, as well as Zombieland. One of the most unique Easter eggs can be found while traveling across the roofs of Old Town. After reaching the game’s midway point, players must travel to Old Town’s Southwest area where they can find a chimney with a green pipe. That’s right, it’s exactly what you think it is. Interacting with the green pipe lets players enter a secret area featuring a zombified version of a stage from Super Mario Bros., complete with pools of blood, as well as zombie goombas. It’s also the only place where players can find the blueprints for the Pyza suit, which is a reference to the Tanuki suit from Super Mario 3.

“Borderlands 2” (2012)

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Considered by many to be ahead of its time, Borderlands 2 is filled with plenty of pop culture references, including a hidden area inspired by another popular open-world game, Minecraft. After completing chapter 9, players can head towards the Caustic Caverns and travel to an area known as the Guardian Ruins. After reaching two tracks with mine carts, players can then jump down to a nearby ledge which will take them towards a small cavern filled with classic Minecraft blocks. After breaching the cave, players will be greeted by a mob of Creepers, including a giant “Badass” Creeper. By killing the Creepers, they will often drop valuable Minecraft-related loot such as heads, skins and in the case of the Badass Creeper, a rare weapon known as the Blockhead Shotgun.