Hidden Lore & Messages

Uncover hidden lore and cryptic messages within ULTRAKILL. Find the book with the violent philosophy in 1-3: HALLS OF SACRED REMAINS and observe the unsettling.

ULTRAKILL, a fast-paced, ultraviolent, old-school FPS, presents a world where humanity is extinct, and machines fueled by blood are the sole inhabitants. This passion project draws inspiration from Quake and distorts mechanics to resemble a Devil May Cry game, offering a unique experience. The game features various environmental storytelling elements and hidden messages for players to uncover.

In 1-3: HALLS OF SACRED REMAINS, players can find a book with a cryptic message. This book, located near the intersection with the α Button and blue pedestal, displays its final page with text that reads: "MOST TEXT: INCOMPREHENSIBLE. DISPLAYING FINAL PAGE: The unending halls of the Garden! Ah, so dutifully decorated by the cross, the symbol that angels use for the Tree of Life. They praise their beloved Father who had planted it and filled us with the dew of its leaves and the nectar of its fruit, that which gives us life, courses through our veins... For you however, our truth: Our bodies are not a vessel for the blood of the fruit, but its prison. The beautiful guts and gorgeous bone YEARN to be shown and seen! SPLAYED! Under the divine cross of the Tree of Life, we pay it tribute through the art of violence. THE WORLD IS YOUR CANVAS SO TAKE UP YOUR BRUSH AND PAINT THE WORLD R E D." This message suggests a deeper, violent philosophy within the game's world.

Another hidden detail in 1-3: HALLS OF SACRED REMAINS involves the Mannequins. After interacting with the α Button, a large crowd of stationary Mannequins appears, flooding the room. A centered path leads to a kneeling Mannequin behind a barred gate, its head replaced with a Red Skull. This encounter adds to the game's unsettling atmosphere and hints at underlying narratives.

The game also features a series of cryptic level names, such as "0-E: THIS HEAT, AN EVIL HEAT" and "1-E: ...THEN FELL THE ASHES," which contribute to the overarching lore of the game's world.