Creepy, crawly terminid variants have been spotted in Helldivers 2.
For Helldivers, battling nightmarish creatures is just another day at the office. Developer Arrowhead keeps the experience fresh by regularly introducing new monstrosities, ensuring that the brave defenders of Super Earth always have something grotesque to shoot at. Because let's face it – true patriots never tire of spreading managed democracy, no matter how horrible the opposition.
A Fresh Scare For Democracy's Finest
Now, another threat seems to be crawling onto the battlefield. Recent leaks and blurry in-game sightings point to a brand-new class of Terminids. And if the grainy Reddit images are anything to go by, these aren't just any bugs – they're something far worse. The silhouettes depict multi-legged horrors lurking in the shadows, leaving players to wonder what new nightmare the Terminids are about to unleash.
WHAT THE F**K IS THAT!? by u/DarkWolfPL in Helldivers
Speculation about these new enemies has been brewing for days, fueled by leaks suggesting that an unknown Terminid variant is on its way. While no official release date has been given, many believe that these creatures are hidden within the Gloom – a mysterious spore cloud that has, until recently, rendered Terminid homeworlds inaccessible.That is about to change. The latest major order from Super Earth's High Command has focused all forces on the Gloom, thanks to new technology developed by its brilliant scientists. These advances allow Helldivers to land on planets with lower spore concentrations, allowing for deeper incursions – and greatly increasing the chances of encountering something new and deeply unpleasant.
A Tactical Nightmare On The Horizon
The most popular theory? These new Terminids are Gloom-adapted versions of bugs, optimized for ambushing Helldivers in the spore-ridden wastelands. If true, this could mean that Super Earth's finest are about to walk right into a perfectly laid trap. However, not all players have encountered these monstrosities. Community Manager Katherine Baskins recently confirmed on Discord that certain enemy types have been temporarily disabled on the new planets due to technical difficulties. But once those restrictions are lifted? Expect chaos.Interestingly, this isn't the first time players have spotted mysterious in-game clues leading up to a major enemy reveal. A while back, eagle-eyed Helldivers discovered cryptic references to the Illuminati in the game's lore-only for the shadowy organization to later appear as an actual enemy faction. If history repeats itself, the recent sightings of unknown Terminid variants could mean that an official announcement isn't far off.
One thing is certain: The battlefield is about to get a lot more gruesome. Lock and load, Helldivers – democracy won't spread itself.