Helldivers 2 Enthusiastic Mirth Emote Not Working, No Sound

Enthusiastic Mirth is a legendary emote in Helldivers 2 that features your character engaging in a maniacal, evil laugh.

How to get it?

• Acquisition: It periodically appears in the Superstore rotating inventory.
• Cost: It can be purchased for 250 Super Credits.
• Gameplay Note: While it was originally a looping laugh, some players reported an update that changed it to a single-use animation during matches.

If not currently listed, you must wait for the store to refresh.

Notes on the Emote:

• It is often featured alongside items like the AD-11 Livewire Helmet/Armor or Schema Laid Bare items.
• The emote was previously updated to remove audio or change its looping behavior.

Enthusiastic Mirth Not Working?

The "Enthusiastic Mirth" (maniacal laughter) emote in Helldivers 2 often stops working due to specific audio bugs or recent gameplay changes.

Common Fixes and Explanations

• Location-Specific Muting: A known bug frequently causes the audio to fail while on the Super Destroyer (ship), even if it works perfectly during a mission.
• The "Loop" Removal: Following an update in October 2025, many players reported that the emote no longer loops indefinitely. It now typically plays the laugh once per activation, which some community members have dubbed a "nerf".
• Audio Settings: Ensure your Voice Volume or SFX Volume is not turned down in the options menu, as the laugh is tied to character voice lines.
• Server/Client Sync: Sometimes your teammates can hear the laugh even if you cannot. This is usually a client-side glitch that can be temporarily resolved by restarting the game.
• Verify Game Files: If the audio remains missing across all environments, use Steam's Verify Integrity of Game Files tool to ensure no sound files are corrupted.

If none of these resolve the issue, you may want to check the Arrowhead Helpdesk for the latest list of known bugs or to submit a report.

Enthusiastic Mirth Emote No Sound

The issue with the Enthusiastic Mirth emote (the democratic laugh) having no sound is a known, recurring bug in Helldivers 2 that typically manifests in specific ways:

1. The "No Sound on Ship" Bug

Many players report that the emote is completely silent when used on the Super Destroyer.

• Perspective: Often, your teammates can hear the laugh while you cannot, or it only plays for you while actually on a mission.
• Status: While some patches have claimed to fix this, it has "broken again" in subsequent updates.

2. The "One-Laugh" Nerf/Bug

Recent updates (around October 2025) changed how the emote functions.

• The Change: Previously, the laugh would loop indefinitely if the button was held. It now often stops after a single laugh cycle.
• Workaround: Players have found that you must manually repeat the emote to keep the audio going, as the automatic loop feature appears to have been removed or bugged.

3. General Audio Troubleshooting

If the sound is missing entirely (even in missions), try these steps:

• Verify Files: If on PC, verify the integrity of game files via Steam to ensure the audio file isn't corrupted.
• Check Audio Settings: Ensure your Audio Device is correctly set to "Headphones" or "TV Speakers" in the in-game options menu, as "Home Cinema" settings can sometimes drown out specific voice lines.
• Voice Volume: Confirm that the Voice Volume slider in the Audio settings is turned up, as emote vocalizations are tied to this setting.