Helldivers 2 Players Now Have the Opportunity to “Prevent the Meridian Wormhole” From Destroying More Planets—But They Must Return to the Eerie Bug Fog

This week might not have brought the massive update some Helldivers 2 fans were eagerly anticipating, but the latest mission is set to bring some high-stakes action in the ongoing Galactic War. If that relentless purple Meridian death sphere wreaking havoc on planets is getting on your nerves, then here’s your shot to put an end to its rampage.

So far, it’s devoured three planets—Moradesh, Angel’s Venture, and the newest casualty, Ivis—leaving players either mourning these losses or, in the latter case, feeling indifferent as the death sphere plot begins to wear thin for seasoned players. Either way, it’s about time we halt its advance towards Super Earth.

In the latest dispatch, following a hard-earned victory on Wezen, our brave divers managed to construct an Exosuit Support Bay at their Democracy Space Station. This development conveniently slashes exosuit cooldowns by 35% for everyone.

According to the mission briefing, “Astrophysicists at the Center of Science on Fenrir III are close to launching the third and final phase to halt the Meridian Singularity. However, advancing into the theoretical realm of Dark Energy manipulation requires vast amounts of E-710 for experimentation.”

A recent announcement via the game’s social media teased, “MAJOR ORDER: High Command has authorized a second limited expedition into the Gloom, aiming to advance our technology sufficiently to finally thwart the Meridian Wormhole. Check your Galactic Map for full details.”

Our initial scientific foray into the Gloom proved deadly but fruitful in securing E-710. With High Command green-lighting another limited incursion, there’s an effort underway to further this technology and close the Meridian Wormhole once and for all. Any excess E-710 could potentially support mercantile interests, bringing prosperity to all.

To free the planet Nivel 43, secure that E-710, and end the death sphere’s threat, our divers must once again face the same “Gloom-specific terminid strains” from their last fog-bound journey. It’s time to confront those critters once more.

There’s a positive buzz among players about returning to the Gloom. One enthusiastic post on the game’s subreddit exclaimed, “THERE’S ANOTHER GLOOM EXPEDITION,” with a thread of players excited to crush more terminids. This enthusiasm likely stems from being a bit tired of battling automatons and illuminates recently.

Are you gearing up for a plunge into the Gloom this weekend to tackle that wormhole? Share your plans with us in the comments below!