Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain - 15 Easter Eggs, References & Secrets You Must Find

13. The White Lilies In Big Boss' Hospital Room

In the first few minutes of the game, Snake's vision slowly un-blurs as a nurse enters the room to check on him. The player will briefly see her preening some flowers, and more attentive gamers might've noticed that this particular type of flower has a very special significance in the MGS franchise. These are the "Star of Bethlehem" lilies that appeared during the final boss battle of MGS3, in which Naked Snake eliminated The Boss in a field of said lilies. On one hand, it's a nice nod to Big Boss' sentiment towards his most emotionally charged moment out in the field, but it also has an interesting potential implication for the game's overall narrative, which you'll have to seek out for yourself...