Ghost Recon: Wildlands was released worldwide in March 2017. This tactical shooter is the tenth installment in the Tom Clancy franchise and features a range of different regions: mountains, lakes, forests, deserts, and even underground caves. The game is based on the actual works in the military, using the same weapons and gear to create a more realistic feel for players.

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There are many secret locations, weapons, easter eggs, and missions in the game that many casual players haven't stumbled upon. However, if you are or were truly committed to this game, then it's likely you may have discovered some. If not, prepare for hours of challenges and adventures!

Updated on September 1, 2022, by Gabrielle Huston: We've refreshed this list to give you the best reading experience.

13 The Best Sniper Rifle In The Game (And A Tank)

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Tank

TANKS! There are a fair few APC's dotted around the map. However, they aren't necessarily easy to obtain.

One can be found a little west of the Montuyoc, following the road right down into an area named Choza Padre Mine. There are a lot of enemies here, however, once you have passed and obtained the APC, there is a plethora of gear you'll have access to. Down in the mine, you can also find the MSR sniper rifle, which is arguably the best sniper rifle in the entire game.

12 Sam? Is That You?

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Splinter Cell crossover mission

Yes, Splinter Cell did a crossover event with Ghost Recon: Wildlands, in a mission featuring the protagonist. The mission was added in the spring 2018 update, located in La Cruz. Be aware that players must be stealthy when approaching the mission area!

You will eventually come across the story mission icon exploring La Cruz region. Sam Fisher will ask for your help and the journey begins. The quest has teased players into wondering if the crossover means a new Splinter Cell game, but, at the time of this writing, we only know that they're working on a remake of the first one.

11 Unlock The Fastest Car In The Game

ghost recon wildlands - Lamborghini

There are a number of rare vehicles hidden out of sight across the game. Our favorite is the mighty fast Lamborghini, which ranks to be one of, if not the fastest car in the game. It's perfect for bringing a Forza vibe to the open world. This super car can be found in Itacua, in an area near the introduction of the game.

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In Itacua head to a place called Khochi: the Lamborghini respawns around the top right edge, just where the ocean borders. Search around here and you will eventually come across it.

10 Yes, There Is A Ghost...

ghost recon wildlands - ghost child hut

Did you think Wildlands was a game just about bringing down a malicious force in the South? You were wrong. Ubisoft has featured yet another easter egg in the game that tells the tale of a missing boy.

One day a village boy went to help his Mother in the swamp wash clothes, and mysteriously disappeared. The villagers and his family searched everywhere for him, but he never returned. The ghost of the boy can be located around the 'Child Hut', watching passers-by through the eerie waters.

9 There's Something Waiting For Us, And It Ain't No Man...

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Predator

Predator is one of the most famous sci-fi villains in the fantasy universe. We've seen him fight alien, but never did we think he'd be roaming around in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, ready to attack any players in his path.

Get your walking boots on; this one's hard to find! The mission is located between the Caimanes region - it is exactly two lands south from the Las Angela Wreck. It's tricky to explain, so you engage your true explorer skills. In this area, you will find a girl sitting in front of a rock covered in red. You will be told to investigate three areas - watch your back!

8 The Assassin's Creed Leap Of Faith

ghost recon wildlands assassin's creed easter egg

One of the best easter eggs in the game has to be this location, which resembles the architecture in the Assassins Creed franchise. Of course, Ubisoft couldn't resist including a reference to their most successful game series.

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They've even included the famous eagle who will be waiting for you on a ledge at the top of the tower, which sits directly above a haystack ready to be jumped into. If you want to find this location, head to the Beauty Queen's mansion. The tower lies on the south-east edge.

7 Don't Press Me Buttons

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Don't Press Me Button 1

There are four secret buttons scattered across the open world. An exciting feature for players who will dare challenge themselves into pushing a series of buttons that say 'Don't Press Me'.

For the first button, you want to journey to La Cruz. Grab your desired vehicle and head around the northern border until you stumble upon a burnt forest region. The button can be tricky to find, so keep an eye out! If you've already explored the area then you will have unlocked fast travel to the rebel hideout. Within the burnt forest, you will find the first 'Don't Press Me' button on top of a hill amongst an area of charred trees.

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Don't Press Me Button 2

The second 'Don't Press Me' button is all the way across the map in the Koani, in the Salt Flats, directly south-west of the Salt Hotel. This one is fairly easier to find as it's in an area with literally nothing else around. Perhaps make sure the weather is decent before traveling to this location, as you never know what's gonna happen after you press that button...

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Don't Press Me Button 3

The third'Don't Press Me' button has a creepier vibe to its surroundings. Located high on top of a hill, the easiest way to find it (like most things in this game) is by helicopter. It's somewhere in Malca, and will be easily spotted after flying around the region in the chopper. Directly in front of the button is a strange statue of a man, who, ends up in flames.

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Don't Press Me Button 4

The final button (hooray!) is located near the Olico Super Dam, in Pucara. Use the chopper to travel into the water dam, into the area where the river starts to widen. As shown in the picture, the final button it is located next to a bush. Another great explosion will happen and you've done it, the challenge is now complete.

6 Yeti Cave

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Yeti Hunting

Players explored for hours and hours to find the mysterious Yeti Cave (amongst trying to find the Yeti himself). The Yeti hunter community finally found the cave amongst the mountain states.

Marked on the map is the 'cable car', and directly south-east underneath is the area you want to go. You can get here via helicopter after spawning at Inca Camina Delta. The Yeti cave is very hidden, so make sure to search every inch of the snowy rocks. You'll know when you've found it, as the cave is riddled with his leftovers - skulls and bones, mostly. Have fun!

5 A Villainous Barbie House...

ghost recon wildlands klaus barbie house

The Barbie Dreamhouse isn't as luxurious as it sounds. The feature tells players a story about the infamous World War II villain, Klaus Barbie, allowing them to go to his house and find out what happened to him. The story is a little bit different to your average Barbie and Ken...

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The secret bunker is located on Death Road (don't worry it's not as bad as it sounds, just be careful not to veer off the edge!) Follow the rocky road until your marker shows you're just above the bottom left area of Death Road on the main map. It is tricky to find, but just keep driving and enjoy the adventure!

4 The Dark Souls Bonfire

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Dark Souls Bonfire

It seems to have become a trend for games recently to feature Dark Souls easter eggs, and we aren't complaining! A flaming sword bonfire can be found in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, prior to references also appearing in For Honor and Just Cause 3.

The flaming sword exactly resembles the bonfires scatted across the Dark Souls series. It is located in the Caimanes province near a rebel outpost. Fast travel to this outpost and journey up to the top of the hill. Here you will find the sword on top of a summit - make sure to take some screenshots!

3 The Wicked Witches Of Wildlands

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Witches Easter Egg

Are you brave enough to go on a witch hunt? This secret easter egg is truly epic. Pa Kollu used to be the home where three witches lived. We don't know where they've gone, but they've left behind some items in a hut just beyond the market.

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Here you will find three items to interact with that resemble three shrines awaiting your arrival. If you hear the witches whispering, don't run away! You're one step closer to the next step - happy hunting!

2 Welcome To The Matrix

Ghost Recon Wildlands - Matrix chair easter egg

One of our favorite easter eggs is located in the Salt Land. In the middle of the barren wasteland, players will come across an isolated chair.

Players were skeptical whether this was an easter egg or not, but soon figured out that it was a reference to The Matrix. In the movie, there is the scene of the endless white void (much like the Salt Land), and in the game, there are chairs that resemble this exact one.

1 Not An Owl You Want To Pet, He Might... Explode?

Ghost Recon Wildlands - exploding owl

Somewhere amongst the trees in the center (a few miles inwards) of the border of La Cruz, is an owl sitting on top of a tree stump.

No one really knows much about the owl or why its there, so it really is a secret.

Travel to this location along the border, and venture into the words until you stumble across the owl. Make sure you have a sniper equipped and be careful not to let him notice you, cause he will fly away (which will make him a lot harder to shoot!) Sneak up on the little fella, and shoot him. He will explode and... that's pretty much it, we guess?

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