Helldivers 2 Faces Major Gameplay Issues Amid Planet-Destroying Mission

Players struggle with overwhelming bugs and glitches as Arrowhead Game Studios rushes to deploy a hotfix.

The new Major Order tasks players with destroying the planet Meridia using Dark Fluid, but numerous bugs are making it nearly impossible.
Players report excessive enemy spawns and mission-critical bugs, leading to widespread frustration.
Arrowhead Game Studios has acknowledged the issues and is working on a hotfix to address the problems.
The mission's difficulty has sparked debate about game balance and the developer's quality control.
Community theories suggest destroying Meridia could trigger significant narrative changes, including the return of the Illuminate faction.