Helldivers 2 Players Discover Hidden Messages in Illuminate’s Demolition of Moradesh

It’s a gloomy day for those rallying under the banner of Helldivers 2. Despite the valiant efforts of Lady Liberty’s finest fighters, the community couldn’t quite hit the mark. They needed to take down a staggering number of Automatons and Terminids—1 billion of the former and 1.5 billion of the latter—to erect a defense around the Illuminate’s Meridian Singularity. Unfortunately, they fell short, and the accumulation of Dark Energy fed the black hole enough to pull it straight into the planet Moradesh, resulting in catastrophic destruction.

But there’s no time to dwell on our losses. High Command has already issued a new urgent mission. The Helldivers must stand their ground on the planets Achernar Secundus, Fenrir III, Ursica XI, and Heeth. If they can hold these territories for the next three and a half days, the top scientists on Super Earth can deploy a Penrose Energy Siphon in their orbits, drastically cutting down the black hole’s Dark Energy levels.

As the defense efforts gain traction, eagle-eyed players have noticed cryptic messages embedded in the game’s videos, shared by Arrowhead Game Studios. These videos, which alerted players to Moradesh’s doom, contain more than meets the eye. Among them is the “Destruction Imminent” video urging evacuation, followed by the “Signal Lost” clip that confirmed the planet’s demise. A closer look at these videos has sparked some noteworthy discoveries within the community. Take a peek at what folks are discussing online:

When you analyze the latest video through a spectrogram, it unveils some intriguing finds: hidden Morse code, an odd egg-shaped object, an energy beam, and a skewed view of a planetary horizon. A keen observer, u/Possible_Monitor_215, highlights that a fleeting glimpse of a planet is visible in the “Signal Lost” video if you pause it at just the right second.

Translating the Morse code is proving tricky, but dedicated community members are hard at work, collaborating via a Google Doc to crack the mystery. A prominent theory suggests the code “06EFBC” represents a hexadecimal color that overlaps with Rogue 5’s position on the galactic map, hinting at the Illuminate faction’s potential interest in this distant world. The planet, located on the galaxy’s southern edge, draws attention as its hue matches the color encoded in the message, suggesting it might soon become a strategic stronghold for the Illuminate.

The timing seems significant, as Rogue 5 was recently targeted during an Automaton-focused mission but was successfully defended by the Helldivers. The planet’s light blue, almost purple, tint is drawing comparisons with the visual hints seen in the spectrogram analysis and the “Signal Lost” snapshot, leading some to believe it might be linked to Rogue 5 or possibly even the Squ’bai Shrine, the original home of the Illuminate during the First Galactic War.

What these discoveries mean is still up for debate. Some speculate the Illuminate might try to transport the Squ’bai Shrine through the Meridian Singularity as a prelude to a grand assault on Super Earth. Others suspect Rogue 5 is being primed as a launchpad for future incursions. Regardless of their ultimate plan, it’s clear the Illuminate’s machinations don’t bode well for Super Earth.

In the meantime, Helldivers must hold their positions on the four critical planets to stymie the Meridian black hole’s threat. Failure to do so could spell doom for Ivis, the next world at risk in the black hole’s trajectory towards Super Earth. It’s time to suit up with your top anti-bug gear and head to the frontlines, Helldivers.

Whether you’re a fan of intense co-op shooters with a satirical twist or just enjoy a bit of sci-fi action mixed with quirky physics, Helldivers 2 is a top pick for both PC and PS5 players. Generally priced at $40, savvy shoppers can snag a deal for less, with CDKeys currently offering over $13 off, bringing this thrilling adventure well below $30.