Easter eggs and secret messages are a cherished tradition in many ongoing games, and Helldivers 2 is no exception. With the ongoing, intense conflict against the Illuminate, players are meticulously examining every message for hidden clues.
For those who need a quick recap on the narrative in Helldivers 2, here's the rundown: developer Arrowhead has reintroduced the Illuminate, pushing the boundaries of galactic warfare as the newest threat to Super Earth. The mysterious enemy is utilizing a massive black hole to gradually devour entire planets, moving from Angel's Venture to Moradesh. Interestingly, this black hole was originally created by Super Earth on Meridian in an attempt to eradicate a Terminid Super Colony. Arrowhead has a knack for building on the outcomes of galactic campaigns, and the current scenario, with the Illuminate edging the black hole closer to Super Earth, is just the latest development in this ongoing saga.
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) March 14, 2025
EVACUATE PLANET
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
EVACUATE PLANET
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
EVACUATE PLANET
MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING pic.twitter.com/G4vpaIgLpz
Currently, Moradesh is being evacuated, and Helldivers are bracing for the next phase of this cataclysmic campaign. Amidst this, some players are delving deeper into the evacuation orders, searching for any hidden messages from Arrowhead.
Reddit user Pinglyadya shared an image of what appears to be an egg hidden within the Moradesh videos. In the comments, they further analyzed potential Morse code strings into dots and dashes, concluding with several codes: "045a5, 06efbc, e1b5f0 then 21232. We don't know what this is the code to but have fun."
Hidden Messages in Moradesh Videos by pinglyadya in Helldivers
The code "06EFBC" garnered attention in another thread, potentially corresponding to the hex code for a shade of teal known as Last Straw, which carries an ominous tone. While nothing definitive has emerged from this code, some fans are convinced that there are hidden messages to be found.
This isn't the first time players have scoured Arrowhead's updates for secrets. However, with the Meridian Singularity inching ever closer to Super Earth, one wonders if Helldivers have the luxury of time to explore these mysteries.
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
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) March 14, 2025
Following the destruction of Moradesh, Arrowhead has issued a new Major Order for players, urging them to defend planets so that Super Earth can build a Penrose Energy Siphon, aiming to reduce the Dark Energy Accumulation with a one-time effect. Hopefully, this measure will halt the advancing spatial rift that threatens everything the Helldivers cherish. And who knows, it might also reveal more secret messages for the community to decipher.
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 new Super Earth colonies to fight on. These colonies brought the game's first urban environments, with city streets filled with mind-controlled civilians, dubbed the Voteless by Super Earth. These unfortunate souls, essentially zombies, aim to tear Helldivers limb from limb.