Easter eggs and secret messages have long been a staple in many ongoing games, and Helldivers 2 is no exception. Amidst the ongoing, calamitous conflict with the Illuminate, players are meticulously examining messages for hidden details.
For those not fully caught up with the narrative of Helldivers 2, here's a brief summary: developer Arrowhead has reintroduced the Illuminate, pushing the boundaries of galactic warfare as the latest threat to Super Earth. The eerie foe is utilizing a massive black hole to slowly consume entire planets, advancing from Angel's Venture to Moradesh. Ironically, this black hole was initially created on Meridian by Super Earth in an attempt to eradicate a Terminid Super Colony. Arrowhead's knack for evolving the outcomes of galactic campaigns has led to the current situation, where the Illuminate is steadily pushing a black hole towards Super Earth.
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Now, as Moradesh evacuates, Helldivers are anticipating the next phase of this cataclysmic campaign. Yet, some are delving deeper into the evacuation orders, seeking hidden meanings in the messages broadcast by Arrowhead.
Reddit user Pinglyadya shared an image suggesting an egg is hidden within the Moradesh videos. In the comments, they further analyzed potential morse code sequences into dots and dashes, deciphering them into codes: "045a5, 06efbc, e1b5f0 then 21232. We don't know what this is the code to but have fun."
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The code "06EFBC" garnered attention in another thread, as it could correspond to the hex code for a shade of teal named Last Straw, hinting at ominous undertones. While nothing concrete has emerged beyond this, several fans are convinced there are secrets to be uncovered in these messages.
This isn't the first time players have sought out secrets in Arrowhead's updates. With the Meridian Singularity slowly approaching Super Earth, one wonders if Helldivers have time to spare for such pursuits.
Following the destruction of Moradesh, Arrowhead issued a new Major Order for players, tasking them with defending planets to allow Super Earth to construct a Penrose Energy Siphon for a "one-time reduction" in Dark Energy Accumulation.
MAJOR ORDER: Following days of diligent resource collection and repurposing of enemy combatants, the Helldivers have enabled the construction of a partial blockade of the Meridian Singularity. The blockade is porous, but still moderately effective, and has slightly reduced the… [ttpp]
This initiative aims to halt the giant tear in space that's slowly encroaching on everything the Helldivers hold dear, and potentially introduce more secret messages into the game.
This ongoing saga is part of Helldivers 2's community-driven Galactic War, which has captivated the game's community for over a year. The Illuminate's invasion in December introduced new enemies and new Super Earth colonies, including Helldivers 2's first urban environments. These city streets are filled with innocent civilians, mind-controlled by the Illuminate and known as the Voteless. These zombie-like beings seek nothing more than to tear players limb from limb.