Unlocking the Shower Scene in MGSV
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To unlock the shower scene in MGSV, you need to stay 3 or more days with a dirty Venom Snake before going back to Mother Base, or have a 100% bond with Quiet as a Buddy and take her out on a mission or Side Op, then stay in the field for five consecutive in-game days without returning to the ACC. This will trigger the shower scene, where Ocelot or Quiet will interact with Venom Snake in a unique and interesting way, depending on the circumstances and bond level.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
About the Shower Scene
- What happens if you don’t shower in MGSV?: Not showering in the Phantom Pain will leave your view covered in flies, and will even show how others are physically repulsed by your odour.
- How do you get stinky + shower scene: To get the shower scene, you need to stay 3 or more days with a dirty Venom Snake before going back to Mother Base.
- Can you play as a woman in MGSV?: Yes, you can play as a woman in MGSV by going to Prisoner Extraction 02 in Side Ops and unlocking the FemSnake.
Game Progression
Unlocking Secret Missions
- How do you get episode 46 in MGSV?: To unlock episode 46, you need to beat all story-related missions, complete all side quests marked in yellow, listen to every single cassette tape marked in yellow, and have your Mother Base completely upgraded.
- How do you unlock episode 45 in MGSV?: To unlock episode 45, you need to spare Quiet at the end of mission 11, recruit her as a buddy, raise your bond with Quiet to the maximum, and see the cutscene where the scientist is exiled from Mother Base.
Characters and Bonding
About Quiet
- Why does Quiet keep humming?: Quiet hums when she has acquired a target, letting you know that she is ready to fire.
- Why does Quiet not talk?: Quiet does not talk because she is infected with a parasite that could infect Mother Base if she speaks English.
- How do you trigger a quiet shower scene?: To trigger the Quiet shower scene, you need to have a 100% bond with Quiet as a Buddy, take her out on a mission or Side Op, and stay in the field for five consecutive in-game days without returning to the ACC.
Game Mechanics
About Game Completion
- What happens if you 100% MGSV?: Completing MGSV with 100% does not unlock any special weapons or items, but it does give you bragging rights and the ability to answer questions about the game.
- Does killing matter in MGSV?: No, killing does not affect the outcome of the game, and you can play as a saint or a mass murderer without changing the story.
Story and Characters
About Big Boss and Other Characters
- Why did Big Boss turn bad?: Big Boss turned bad because of his guilt over killing The Boss, and his subsequent actions were driven by a desire for revenge and a sense of betrayal.
- Is the third child Psycho Mantis?: Yes, Psycho Mantis is also known as Tretij Rebenok, which means The Third Child in Russian.
- Is Eli Liquid Snake MGSV?: Yes, Eli is a young Liquid Snake who appears in MGSV as a child soldier.
Collectibles and Items
About the Infinity Bandana
- How do you get the infinity bandana in MGSV?: To get the infinity bandana, you need to complete Mission 46, earn the Star of Bethlehem, and use it with a Research and Development level of 48 and 1,000,000 GMP.
- Is there DLC for MGSV?: Yes, there is DLC available for MGSV, including a passcode that unlocks a special weapon for The Phantom Pain.