10 Best Video Game Easter Eggs of 2025 (So Far)

Easter eggs in video games are a special kind of magic. They reward curiosity and sometimes just give us something to laugh about when we least expect it. From callbacks to classic games or bizarre surprises from developers with a sense of humour, 2025 has already given players some unforgettable hidden moments. Here are the 10 best video game Easter eggs of 2025 so far.

10. Super Mario RPG: Link Sleeping

In Super Mario RPG, there’s a fun surprise for fans of The Legend of Zelda. If you stay at a certain inn and check one of the beds, you’ll see Link sleeping in it. He’s lying quietly next to Mario, and if you try to talk to him, he doesn’t wake up. It’s a cute and funny crossover that shows how closely Nintendo’s biggest heroes are connected, even when they’re just catching some sleep.

9. Helldivers 2: Starship Troopers’ Classic Rant

Helldivers 2 is full of over-the-top military action, and one secret clearly shows where that style comes from. If your team finishes several missions in a row without anyone dying, you’ll unlock a special video. In it, a loud officer gives a dramatic speech about “duty” and “glory,” using lines straight from the movie Starship Troopers. It even ends with the famous line: “Would you like to know more?” 

8. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – Far Cry 3 Tribute

Phantom Liberty adds a lot to Cyberpunk 2077, but one secret on the beach really stands out. If you explore a certain part of Dogtown’s shoreline, you’ll find a man buried up to his neck in sand. Next to him is a camera on a tripod, and a single chair pointed right at him. It’s a quiet but clear reference to Far Cry 3 and the scene with Vaas talking about the “definition of insanity.” There’s no mission, no reward, just a fun hidden moment for fans who know where to look.

7. Marvel’s Wolverine: Deadpool’s Graffiti Updates Itself

Insomniac Games loves hiding Easter eggs, just like they did in their Spider-Man games. In Marvel’s Wolverine, they’ve added another fun surprise. Inside a dirty bar bathroom, you’ll find graffiti that says, “Deadpool was here. Sorry for the smell.” Next to it, there’s a silly drawing of Wolverine and Deadpool hugging, with the words “Best Frenemies.” That’s already funny, but it gets better. If you come back later in the game, the graffiti changes. Deadpool adds new jokes, drawings, and insults as if he’s watching you play and messing with your game. 

6. Starfield: The Secret DOOM Room

Bethesda’s Starfield is a galaxy-spanning epic video game, but one tiny moon has a dark, hilarious secret. Deep inside a derelict research facility, you’ll find a sealed room lit with a red glow and littered with bones. Inside sits a shotgun, an armor set reminiscent of the DOOM Slayer’s suit, and a computer listing demon “subjects.” Hack it, and you trigger a heavy metal music sting and waves of aggressive alien enemies. The reward? A weapon mod called “Rip & Tear.” It’s exactly the kind of absurd crossover moment that makes you glad you explored that random moon.

5. Resident Evil 9: Spencer Mansion Flashback

Capcom went nostalgic in Resident Evil 9, sneaking in a lovingly detailed recreation of the original Resident Evil’s Spencer Mansion. If you wander off a side path during an early mission, you’ll find a crumbling old building. Step inside, and boom! You’re in the iconic mansion. Interact with a nearby typewriter, and your controls revert to the original tank-style scheme, complete with clunky movement and fixed camera angles. There’s no combat, just environmental storytelling, and a few spooky notes. It’s an atmospheric nod to where the series began.

4. Silent Hill 2 Remake: The Shiba Inu Ending

The original Silent Hill 2 had one of the strangest and most beloved Easter eggs in horror game history. The “dog ending,” where a Shiba Inu is revealed to be the mastermind behind all your suffering. In the 2025 remake, it’s back, and it’s glorious. After unlocking all other endings, you gain access to a hidden door near the hotel rooftop. Inside is a control room with monitors, sliders, and a Shiba Inu wearing headphones. The game switches to a sitcom-style credits sequence with barking sound effects. It’s a ridiculous reward for dedicated video games fans and totally unforgettable.

3. Dread Weight: Acting Rats

Dread Weight is a dark and creepy horror video game, so finding something silly or fun is a big surprise. In one part of the game, if you explore a broken-down wine cellar, you might hear tiny, high-pitched voices. Follow the sound, and you’ll find a group of rats wearing little cloaks, standing on a small stage. They’re acting out a famous scene from Hamlet, the “To be or not to be” speech, using squeaks and squeals. The lights even change as they perform. If you stay and watch the whole thing, you’ll unlock a reward called “Patron of the Arts.” It’s weird, funny, and totally unexpected in such a scary game. 

2. Grand Theft Auto VI: CJ’s BMX Lives On

GTA VI loves to reference old games, and this one made longtime fans really happy. In the countryside, you can find a rusty BMX bike sitting in a junkyard. The license plate says “GROVE4L”, a clear nod to GTA: San Andreas. If you hop on the bike and ride for a bit, you’ll hear CJ say his famous line: “Ah s*, here we go again. The game even adds a quick zoom and an old-school filter to match the look from San Andreas. It’s a fun and funny surprise that shows Rockstar hasn’t forgotten where it all started.

1. Death Stranding 2: Kojima’s Playable Ghost

Hideo Kojima is known for making strange and creative games, and Death Stranding 2 is no different. In one hidden side quest, if you scan a group of stones shaped like a spiral, you’ll be taken to a strange place called “Zone X.” Inside this dark area, a glowing ghost floats in the air with the name “HK.” It clearly looks like Kojima himself. He says weird lines like, “Reality is what we deliver.” For a short time, you even get to control him. The game’s screen changes to look like it’s covered in messy notes and strange symbols. It’s strange, cool, and exactly what you’d expect from Kojima.