Now I’m probably way off or someone else has debunked it I’m not super into Easter eggs and know nothing about cyphers but something clicked in my head about this today… it kind of looks like a websites link. I’ve already tried the giant.com/ all that, didn’t work also tried it with call of duty’s website. No avail. Just thought I’d put this out there in case it hasn’t come up. The general consensus is that it’s a cypher but no one’s figured it out. Maybe it’s a link with the website missing? Anyway hope this helps in someway!
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Maybe someone with some knowledge in websites or how their built or how their links work might be able to figure something out🤷♂️
It’s not a website, it doesn’t have a proper url (.com, .co.uk, .onion ect)
+ (used ChatGPT so idk how legit):
In Call of Duty: Black Ops III, “The Giant” map contains a cipher that has intrigued players for years. This cipher is part of the ongoing mystery and lore surrounding the Zombies storyline, specifically tied to the Aether story arc. Below is a breakdown of the cipher from “The Giant” map:
The Giant Cipher 1 (Solved Cipher)
This cipher is a Vigenère Cipher. It was solved using the key “Time.” When decrypted, the message reads:
“The Kronorium shows the way. The source of all of the madness.”
This message is a reference to the Kronorium, a significant item in the Zombies lore. The Kronorium is a mystical book that plays a key role in explaining and guiding the characters, particularly in navigating through different dimensions and timelines in the Aether story.
The Giant Cipher 2 (Solved Cipher)
This cipher is also a Vigenère Cipher. The key for this cipher was “Dr. Maxis.” When decrypted, the message reads:
“Once the tests are completed, we will proceed with the operation as planned. I have no doubt that the teleporter trials will prove successful, and we will finally be able to break free from the perpetual cycle.”
This message hints at Dr. Maxis’s involvement in the experiments with teleportation and his goal to escape the cycle that traps the characters across multiple dimensions and timelines.
The Giant Cipher 3 (Unsolved/Hidden Cipher)
At the time of writing, there are ciphers in The Giant that have either not been fully decoded or are still deeply embedded in the game files. These unsolved ciphers continue to fuel speculation and further theorizing in the community.
These ciphers contribute to the larger Zombies lore, where time loops, alternate realities, and the manipulation of space-time are central themes. Let me know if you’d like more details on the unsolved ciphers or other parts of the story!
It’s a cipher. Has anyone tried ROT13ing it, or rotating it through hex/etc? Maybe try using other ciphers as an OTP, or even using KN44/KN-44?
Definitely not a website cause why would Treyarch/Activision pay to keep a website online 9 years after the game’s release
I hate that the impossible EE is losing traction again 🙁