In an exciting development that will surely delight fans of the popular '90s virtual pet Tamagotchi, a dedicated enthusiast has successfully unlocked two long-thought-unplayable characters after nearly 30 years of speculation. The breakthrough was made by a Tamagotchi player known as rhubarb_pie, who shared their discovery on Discord.

The newly playable characters, Moll and Lora, are twin nurses featured in the Mothra-themed version of the device, which was released as part of a movie promotion. Their role is to assist in reviving sick Tamagotchis. Rhubarb_pie, who had been studying the game's read-only memory code, found a way to unleash these elusive characters, proving that it was indeed possible.

The process to unlock Moll and Lora involved a series of "obscure" steps, as described by rhubarb_pie on Discord. These steps included maintaining their pet Mothra Leo's weight between 70 and 79 and avoiding any care mistakes for a total of 80 waking hours. According to rhubarb_pie, the process was challenging and took three weeks to accomplish.

The revelation of these characters is significant for Tamagotchi enthusiasts, as the ability to unlock characters for play has long been rumored in the lore of the popular faux pet game. Introduced by Japanese toy company Bandai in 1996, Tamagotchi quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, with 82 million units sold by 2017.

Rhubarb_pie's breakthrough has sparked excitement among fans, who were astounded by the perseverance and dedication it took to uncover these hidden characters. Describing the process as "absolutely brutal," rhubarb_pie also hinted at the possibility of other secret characters awaiting discovery within the game's source code.

The news of rhubarb_pie's achievement is a nostalgic reminder of the enduring popularity of Tamagotchi, as those who grew up in the '90s may find themselves reaching for their old virtual pet pals once again. With the newfound knowledge that unlocking previously unplayable characters is indeed possible, fans can look forward to even more surprises in the Tamagotchi universe in the future.

Only time will tell if rhubarb_pie's investigations will yield any further hidden characters, adding yet another layer of excitement to the beloved game. In the world of gaming breakthroughs, where a 13-year-old was recently credited with "breaking" Tetris, it seems that dedicated enthusiasts continue to uncover the secrets of classic games, bringing joy to players old and new.