
The major order completed by Helldivers 2 players that led to the creation of a black hole where the planet Meridia used to be was the pumping of the planet for "dark fluid." This action led to the planet being erased from the galactic map and replaced by the world-shaped black hole. It is suggested that this major order might have gone too far, resulting in the opening of a giant wormhole instead of simply tapping the planet for warp fuel.

The reaction of Helldivers 2 players upon witnessing the transformation of Meridia into a black hole was a mix of awe, excitement, and apprehension. Some players documented the very moment the planet was erased from the galactic map and replaced by the black hole, with one player caught uttering "oh shit" as the change occurred. Another player recorded their character staring into the void and asking, "What in liberty's name did we just do?"
There was also theorycrafting among the community, with some speculating that the Illuminate, a third enemy faction from the original Helldivers, might arrive in the game soon due to the black hole event. Overall, the transformation of Meridia into a black hole created a unifying moment of awe among players, and it has sparked anticipation for what might come next in the game.

The physical appearance of Meridia in Helldivers 2 changed drastically following the completion of the major order. The planet, which was previously a Terminid supercolony, was replaced by a world-shaped black hole. This change occurred after the community completed the major order to pump the planet for "dark fluid." The transformation of Meridia into a black hole has led to various theories and speculations about the possible consequences and the arrival of a new enemy faction, the Illuminate, from the original Helldivers game.