Red Dead Redemption 2's spider web puzzle has renewed excitement for GTA 6

In Red Dead Redemption 2, a spider and its web found on a telegraph pole along the railway between Citadel Rock and Heartland Oil Fields between 3am and 4am point to a larger mystery. Placing the spider on the map reveals one location per leg, with a central web in a tree that directs players north; following that direction leads to guitars, bird carvings, question marks on an unclimbable mountain, and other puzzling symbols including a glowing pentagram and a heart.

Players only recently began assembling these pieces, prompting comparisons to Twin Peaks and to other enigmatic touches Rockstar has scattered through its games. The trail’s indirect, cryptic nature has reinvigorated curiosity about hidden content in Rockstar’s worlds and comes as anticipation builds for GTA 6.

The puzzle underscores how easter eggs and side mysteries can reshape play, encouraging detective-style exploration and roleplaying rather than just standard open-world activity.

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