As of this writing, nobody knows how for sure to get this scene. There are theoriescommenters around the web think that, in order to get it, you may have to “disable EVERYONES nuke” online.

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The scene itself seems to support that—the entire premise of the cutscene after all, is what happens after Mother Base manages to get rid of every nuke. The entire thing comes off as a sort of inspirational speech on the importance of disarmament.

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We can’t say for sure if the whole “TOTAL DISARMAMENT” is the actual trigger for the secret scene. But if it is? That’s phenomenal. It’s a mechanic that drives home a lot of the key concepts behind Metal Gear Solid, as well as highlights the utopian vision holding together Mother Base. And should players ever manage to get this scene legitimately, it it might even prove more fulfilling than the actual lacklaster ending that Metal Gear Solid provides. I can already imagine the sort of dynamics this will inspire—I’m sure some players will actively try to populate the game with more nukes just to stop anyone else from getting the scene. Or, perhaps Metal Gear Solid players will wow us by coming together in the name of peace. Whatever happens, the idea is fuckin’ brilliant.

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Players have tried poking the community manager for Metal Gear to get some answers regarding the nature of the scene, but so far, Konami is being coy about it:

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In fact, they’re actually taking down videos hosting this scene online:

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Which kind of makes sense, because this is the sort of incredible thing that many players won’t want to be spoiled on. The rest of us, however, can go on to be awed that this exists at all.

What else is hiding within Metal Gear Solid V, I wonder?

Thanks for the tip, @alexziebart and Applecidermage.