Helldivers 2 Community Searches for Clues in Black Hole Crisis

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 analyzing messages for hidden details.

If you're not up to speed with the unfolding narrative in Helldivers 2, here's a quick recap: developer Arrowhead has reintroduced the Illuminate, escalating galactic warfare as the latest threat to Super Earth. The eerie enemy is utilizing a massive black hole to slowly devour entire planets, advancing from Angel's Venture to Moradesh.

Ironically, this black hole was initially created by Super Earth on Meridian in an attempt to eradicate a Terminid Super Colony. Arrowhead's narrative style thrives on the "yes, and" approach, intertwining the outcomes of galactic campaigns. The current scenario, with the Illuminate pushing a black hole towards Super Earth, is the latest in a series of escalating events.

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

As Moradesh evacuates, Helldivers eagerly anticipate the next phase of this cataclysmic campaign. Meanwhile, some players are dissecting the evacuation orders, searching for hidden meanings in Arrowhead's broadcasts.

Reddit user Pinglyadya shared an image of what appears to be an egg hidden in the Moradesh videos. In the comments, they delve deeper, deciphering potential morse code sequences into dots and dashes, suggesting 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
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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 called Last Straw, hinting at ominous undertones. While nothing concrete has emerged beyond this, some fans remain convinced that there are secrets embedded within these messages.

It's not the first time players have scoured Arrowhead's updates for hidden secrets. With the Meridian Singularity slowly approaching Super Earth, it's worth questioning whether Helldivers have the luxury of time to delve into these mysteries.

Since Moradesh's destruction, Arrowhead has issued a new Major Order for players, urging them to defend planets so Super Earth can construct a Penrose Energy Siphon and 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

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

This effort aims to halt the giant tear in space that threatens everything the Helldivers cherish. It might also unveil more secret messages for the community to explore.

This narrative is 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 in December introduced new enemies and Super Earth colonies, including the game's first urban environments. These city streets are filled with innocent civilians, mind-controlled by the Illuminate and referred to as the Voteless by Super Earth. These "zombies" are driven to tear players limb from limb, adding a thrilling new dimension to the gameplay.