Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-5085906-20130627191357/@comment-64.33.250.214-20150824000745

Weedle McHairybug wrote: In the guide, specifically in the speculation about Ishmael, it mentions that a DNA test was conducted between Eli and Venom Snake, and the test ended in failure. That makes it pretty apparent Venom Snake is NOT Big Boss. The translation of the guide on reddit doesn't refer to Venom, it refers to Ahab. Both aliases most likely belong to the same character, but the translation/guide addresses the latter name. So technically it is not confirmed that Venom isn't Big Boss, especially when the leak hasn't been officially acknowledged. Even if we are to believe the guide, the full story and why Boss/Ahab's DNA doesn't match can only be understood by playing through the game.