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. Given the ongoing, intense conflict with the Illuminate, it's no wonder players are meticulously analyzing messages for hidden clues.

For those not up to speed with the narrative in Helldivers 2, let's get you caught up: developer Arrowhead has reintroduced the Illuminate, escalating the galactic warfare as the latest threat to Super Earth. This eerie foe is now using a massive black hole to slowly consume entire planets, advancing from Angel's Venture to Moradesh. Ironically, this black hole was initially created by Super Earth on Meridian to eradicate a Terminid Super Colony. Arrowhead's knack for building upon the outcomes of galactic campaigns has led to the current scenario where the Illuminate is pushing a black hole towards Super Earth.

MORADESH EVACUATION WARNING
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

— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) March 14, 2025

Now, with Moradesh evacuating, Helldivers are eagerly anticipating the next phase of this cataclysmic campaign. However, some players are delving deeper into the evacuation orders, seeking hidden meanings in Arrowhead's broadcasts.

Reddit user Pinglyadya shared an image of what appears to be an egg hidden within the Moradesh videos. In the comments, they further deciphered potential morse code strings into sequences of dots and dashes, suggesting that they translate into various 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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The code "06EFBC" has garnered attention in another thread, as it may correspond to the hex code for a shade of teal called "Last Straw." While nothing definitive has emerged beyond this, some fans are convinced there's something concealed in these messages.

It wouldn't be the first instance of players uncovering secrets in Arrowhead's updates. Yet, with the Meridian Singularity slowly approaching Super Earth, one must wonder if Helldivers have the luxury of time to pursue 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

Since the destruction of Moradesh, Arrowhead has issued a new Major Order, tasking players with defending planets to enable the construction of a Penrose Energy Siphon, which aims to achieve a "one-time reduction" in Dark Energy Accumulation. Hopefully, this initiative can halt the menacing tear in space that threatens everything the Helldivers hold dear and perhaps introduce more secret messages into the game's narrative.

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's invasion began in December, introducing new enemies and expanding the battlegrounds to include Super Earth's urban environments. These new colonies brought the first cityscapes into play, where players face off against the Voteless—innocent civilians mind-controlled by the Illuminate, turned into zombie-like foes hellbent on tearing players limb from limb.