Rumor: Helldivers 2 Leak Hints at Destruction of One Planet

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This article contains potential spoilers for Helldivers 2's story.

A Helldivers 2 leak suggests players will eventually destroy the planet of Meridia with a mysterious device that uses «Dark Fluid.'' Helldivers 2's Meridia has turned into a super colony, meaning the entire planet is now occupied by Terminid creatures. After the breakdown of the Terminid Control System, it has been transformed into a barren world.

Helldivers 2 features various bug-infested planets where players must take on waves of creatures to finish objectives and farm Requisition Slips. These planets have their own unique environmental conditions that could make missions harder to complete. They host a variety of Terminid enemies, such as Bile Titans, Chargers, Hunters, and Stalkers that have reportedly gained a new mutation with the latest update.

A new Helldivers 2 leak from IronS1ghts, who previously leaked vehicles and weapons, hints at the destruction of Meridia, suggesting players will blow up the bug-infested planet with a device that contains a „Dark Fluid.“ This mysterious device will reportedly be a core part of an objective, which will arrive with the next Major Order. Despite the fact that it will destroy the once-verdant planet, players will activate it to liberate Meridia from Terminid enemies. Not to mention, fans should take this leak with a grain of salt until it's confirmed.

Fellow players on Reddit shared their interesting theories about Meridia, with one speculating that the upcoming Major Order will require them to fight Helldivers 2's Hive Lords on this bug-controlled planet. Some also indicated that other planets may change environmentally in the future. It's safe to assume that the next Major Order will give details about what has happened to Meridia.

Having celebrated the eradication of Automaton enemies, Helldivers 2 announced a new Major Order, which tasks players with liberating bug-controlled planets. This community-wide event offers a number of Medals, which are used