Helldivers 2 Players Tasked with Stopping the Meridian Wormhole Amidst Spooky Bug Fog

This week might not have delivered the major update some fans of Helldivers 2 were anticipating, but there’s a fresh mission on the horizon with some high-stakes Galactic War drama. If you’re tired of that pesky purple Meridian death ball causing chaos across planets, you’ve got a new opportunity to take action.

So far, this cosmic menace has gobbled up three planets: Moradesh, Angel’s Venture, and just recently, Ivis. Some players are understandably mourning these losses, while others might not be as invested, feeling bogged down by this relentless death ball narrative. It feels like it’s about time we put a stop to its march toward Super Earth, doesn’t it?

The latest directive comes on the heels of a victory on Wezen, which enabled our divers to construct an Exosuit Support Bay on their Democracy Space Station. This handy addition is cutting down exosuit stratagem cooldowns by a cool 35% for everyone involved.

Now, according to the latest intel, astrophysicists at the Center of Science on Fenrir III are making significant strides. They’re almost ready to kick off the third and final stage of a plan aimed at halting the Meridian Singularity. However, advancing into the challenging terrain of Dark Energy manipulation demands substantial amounts of E-710 for their experiments.

In a major development, High Command has greenlit a second limited expedition into the Gloom to enhance our tech capabilities to finally shut down the Meridian Wormhole. Notably, surplus E-710 might even be offered to merchants, aiding in widespread prosperity.

To free the planet Nivel 43, snag that E-710, and thwart the death ball, our brave divers will need to face the same daunting “Gloom-specific terminid strains” they encountered before. So gear up for another round against those formidable bugs.

On a brighter note, there’s a buzz of excitement about heading back into the fog. Over on the game’s subreddit, posts are lighting up with enthusiasm—”THERE’S ANOTHER GLOOM EXPEDITION” leads one thread. Players seem thrilled about the prospect of crushing more terminids, a welcome change from the recent barrage of automatons and illuminate foes. The excitement is palpable!

Are you ready to jump into the gloom this weekend and have a go at closing that wormhole? We’d love to hear your plans in the comments below!