Easter eggs and secret messages are a beloved tradition in many ongoing games, and Helldivers 2 is no exception. Amidst the ongoing, calamitous conflict with the Illuminate, players are meticulously examining the messages for hidden details.
For those 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 the latest threat to Super Earth. The eerie adversary is utilizing a massive black hole to slowly consume entire planets, advancing towards Angel's Venture and now Moradesh.
Ironically, this black hole was initially created on Meridian by Super Earth in an attempt to eradicate a Terminid Super Colony. Arrowhead has a knack for building on the outcomes of galactic campaigns. The gradual progression to the current situation, with the Illuminate pushing a black hole towards Super Earth, marks the latest development in a series of events.
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MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING pic.twitter.com/G4vpaIgLpz— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) March 14, 2025
With Moradesh now evacuating, Helldivers are eagerly anticipating the next phase of this cataclysmic campaign. Meanwhile, some players are delving into the evacuation orders, searching for hidden meanings in the messages broadcasted by Arrowhead.
Reddit user Pinglyadya shared an image of what appears to be an egg hidden in the Moradesh videos. In the comments, they further analyze potential morse code strings, breaking them down into dots and dashes, and suggesting that these result in several different codes: "045a5, 06efbc, e1b5f0 then 21232. We don't know what this is the code to but have fun."
Hidden Messages in Moradesh Videos
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The "06EFBC" code garnered attention in another thread, as it might correspond with the hex code for a shade of teal called Last Straw. While nothing concrete has emerged beyond this, some fans are convinced there's a hidden message in these communications.
It wouldn't be the first time players have scoured Arrowhead's updates for secrets. Given the Meridian Singularity's slow approach to Super Earth, one wonders if Helldivers have the time to focus on these mysteries.
Following the destruction of Moradesh, Arrowhead issued a new Major Order for players, tasking them 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.
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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This effort may halt the giant tear in space that's slowly encroaching on everything the Helldivers hold dear, and possibly reveal more secret messages along the way.
This is all part of Helldivers 2's ongoing, community-driven Galactic War, which has captivated the game's community for over a year. The Illuminate invaded in December, introducing new enemies and new Super Earth colonies to fight on. These colonies brought Helldivers 2's first urban environments, featuring city streets filled with innocent civilians mind-controlled by the Illuminate. Known as the Voteless by Super Earth, these individuals are essentially zombies intent on dismembering players.
