Helldivers 2 Community Seeks Hidden Messages in Black Hole Crisis
Easter eggs and secret messages are a beloved tradition in many ongoing games, and Helldivers 2 is no exception. As players navigate the ongoing conflict with the Illuminate, they're meticulously analyzing every message for hidden details.
If you're not up to speed with the narrative in Helldivers 2, here's a brief recap: Developer Arrowhead has reintroduced the Illuminate, escalating the galactic warfare as they pose the latest threat to Super Earth. This eerie enemy is leveraging a massive black hole to consume entire planets, with its latest targets being Angel's Venture and now, Moradesh. Ironically, this black hole was initially created by Super Earth on Meridian to eradicate a Terminid Super Colony. Arrowhead's storytelling thrives on the "yes, and" approach, where the outcomes of galactic campaigns create a chain reaction of events. The current situation, with the Illuminate pushing a black hole towards Super Earth, is just the latest domino to fall.
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
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EVACUATE PLANET
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
EVACUATE PLANET
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
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MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING pic.twitter.com/G4vpaIgLpz
As Moradesh evacuates, Helldivers are on the edge of their seats, anticipating the next phase of this cataclysmic campaign. Meanwhile, some players are dissecting the evacuation orders, searching for any hidden meanings in the messages broadcasted by Arrowhead.
Reddit user Pinglyadya shared an intriguing image of what appears to be an egg hidden within the Moradesh videos. In the comments, they delve deeper, deciphering potential morse code strings into sequences of dots and dashes, resulting in codes like "045a5, 06efbc, e1b5f0 then 21232." While the purpose of these codes remains a mystery, Pinglyadya encouraged fellow players to "have fun" exploring them.
Hidden Messages in Moradesh Videos from r/Helldivers
The code "06EFBC" has garnered particular attention in another thread, as it corresponds to the hex code for a shade of teal known as Last Straw, hinting at potential ominous undertones. While nothing concrete has emerged from this clue, some fans are convinced that there's something more to uncover.
It's not the first time players have scoured Arrowhead's updates for secrets. However, with the Meridian Singularity inching closer to Super Earth, one might wonder if Helldivers have the luxury of time to indulge in such pursuits.
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… pic.twitter.com/ye33V6VKa6
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Following the destruction of Moradesh, Arrowhead has issued a new Major Order, tasking players with defending planets to facilitate the construction of a Penrose Energy Siphon. This device aims to achieve a "one-time reduction" in Dark Energy Accumulation, potentially halting the advance of the giant tear in space that threatens everything the Helldivers hold dear. And, who knows, it might even release more secret messages into the ether.
This ongoing narrative 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 began in December, introducing new enemies and the first urban environments for Helldivers to battle on. These new Super Earth colonies are home to city streets filled with innocent civilians, known as the Voteless, who are mind-controlled by the Illuminate and transformed into little more than zombies eager to tear players limb from limb.