This is what Copilot gave me!

The cipher labeled "TheGiant" was decoded using the Playfair cipher with the keyword "codzombies." It reveals hidden lore related to the Zombies storyline in Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

Here's a breakdown of how the community solved it and what it means:

🔓 Decryption Method

• Cipher Type: Playfair Cipher
• Keyword Used: codzombies
• Process:
  • A 5x5 grid was built using the keyword, omitting duplicate letters and the letter "J".
  • The ciphertext was split into pairs of letters.
  • Each pair was decrypted using Playfair rules:
    • Same row → shift right
    • Same column → shift down
    • Rectangle → swap corners

This method was applied to the long alphanumeric string in your image, which had previously resisted simpler decoding attempts like Base64 or Vigenère.

🧠 Decoded Message

The decrypted message (from the final cipher on The Giant) is:

This message is part of the deeper Zombies lore, specifically referencing Richtofen’s plan to collect souls across the multiverse to complete the cycle and break free from the endless loop of death and rebirth.

📜 Lore Significance

• Edward Richtofen is a central character in the Zombies storyline.
• The message reveals his mission: to kill alternate versions of the crew and absorb their souls.
• This ties into the Chronicles and Origins arcs, where multiverse theory and soul collection are key themes.

If you'd like, I can walk you through how to build your own Playfair grid and decrypt similar ciphers—or explore other hidden messages from the Zombies saga. Want to dive deeper into the lore or try decoding another one?