Venom-toothed Noxious Terminids are soon to infest Helldivers 2, and it’s your noble job to sterilise the galaxy for Super Earth

Helldivers 2 is set to add Noxious Terminids, a new subspecies of fast, poisonous bugs, as the game continues to be a priority for developer Arrowhead. The update expands the threats players face and gives them a new role in Super Earth’s campaign to eradicate the infestation.

Noxious Scavengers are large but fragile, while Noxious Spewers can trap Helldivers with web projectiles and explode if their soft underbellies are hit. Their poison causes damage over time, blurs vision and slows movement. The update will also add bug caves to more worlds, with tight tunnels and poor visibility; Super Earth advises that ammunition is cheaper than antivenom.