Helldivers 2 Leak Reveals Terrifying New Enemy Type (2024)

Highlights

Helldivers 2 leaker reveals the Bile Charger, a Terminid enemy with versatile skills and acid explosion upon death.
Without many details, it appears to be a combination of a Bile Titan and a Charger.
Helldivers 2 players speculate that the armor will make this enemy a pain to deal with, along with a bile explosion upon death.

The latest Helldivers 2 leak has revealed a new enemy, the Bile Charger, a fusion of a Bile Titan and a standard Charger. Over the last week, several Helldivers 2 leaks have emerged, teasing new and returning enemies that could appear in the game soon. It's been speculated that Impalers and the Illuminate faction from the first game will also return at an unknown date.

Helldivers 2 hosts a number of enemies that utilize unique attacks and defenses, invading planets in different sectors of the galaxy. Players are tasked with "liberating" planets taken over by factions like Automatons and Terminids, attempting to take back control of the galaxy before the enemies can spread.

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Helldivers 2 Will Allegedly Introduce A New Enemy

According to the leaker, the Bile Charger causes an acid explosion upon death, which probably deals AoE damage. Information about its skills is scarce, but Helldivers 2 players can expect this nasty bug to be heavily armored, spawn more often than Bile Titans, and have a charge attack dealing a lot of damage. Its armor will likely nullify the damage from regular bullets, so players will have to use specific stratagems like the Expenedable Anti-Tank or Recoilless Rifle.

The Bile Charger will be a part of Helldivers 2's Terminid faction, which consists of giant bug-like creatures. It's one of the two main factions players must defeat to save planets. Enemies that belong to the Terminid army utilize unique attacks, like shooting acid at players from a distance or going invisible to get up close and personal. Some, like the Charger, feature bodies that are covered in thick armor, which can make them frustrating to deal with. However, like Automaton enemies in Helldivers 2, these creatures have weak spots players can exploit to dish out a greater amount of damage.

In addition to the Bile Charger, Helldivers 2 will reportedly introduce the Illuminate faction, which appear to be aquatic creatures with long arms and legs. It's been speculated that their abilities and tech will be different from the first game, utilizing various weapons, including axes and staff, to perform unique attacks. Currently, there is no information about the Illuminate's release date.

Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is a third-person cooperative shooter developed by Arrowhead Games Studios for the PC and PlayStation 5 where players take control of a Helldiver set to protect the citizens of Super Earth by traveling to hostile alien worlds and destroying threats. Players undergo missions, defeat enemies, and use special items called Stratagems to help turn the tide of battle in this punishing release.