Helldivers 2 adds poisonous Terminids and brings caves to more worlds

Two poisonous Terminid variants are coming to Helldivers 2, and bug caves can now appear across more environments. Developer Arrowhead says the new enemies can poison players and trap them in webs, including in the narrow underground passages.

The Noxious Scavenger is small and fragile, but faster than its ordinary counterpart and quick to bite again. Each bite delivers venom. Arrowhead recommends weapons such as shotguns, flamethrowers and grenades against it.

The larger Noxious Spewer also bites and poisons its targets. It can spit webs from medium range: a hit prevents the player from sprinting. Its head has medium armor, but its abdomen is unarmored. Bursting the web-filled sac will trap everyone nearby, including other bugs.

Terminid caves are no longer restricted to a handful of worlds. Arrowhead says they now have a chance to appear in more environments, from deserts to frozen terrain. The studio recommends sticking with the squad and keeping a Stim in reserve.

Source: Arrowhead on PlayStation Blog