The gaming community following Helldivers 2 can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that, despite video evidence to the contrary, there are officially no flying bugs in the game. Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt jokingly refuted claims of flying bug enemies in an obviously sarcastic tone aligning with the game's satirical nature. Further speculation among players points towards concerns over the in-game use of the chemical Termicide, fearing it could have harmful side effects on the environment or awaken larger bugs. The developers maintain a playful narrative suggesting these features and side effects are not present, despite player experiences and videos indicating otherwise.

Are there flying bugs in Helldivers 2?

Despite statements from the developers humorously denying their existence, players have encountered and shared video proof of flying bugs within Helldivers 2, suggesting they are indeed a new enemy type in the game.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is the sequel to the original Helldivers, which was praised for its challenging co-op gameplay and satirical take on military sci-fi. Arrowhead is known for their ability to integrate humor into their games while also providing a deep and engaging gameplay experience. As a follow-up to its predecessor, Helldivers 2 continues this tradition with a mix of top-down shooter action and a satirical narrative, which is evident in the playful denial of new in-game features and enemies by the game's developers.