Helldivers 2 Players Return to Defend Malevelon Creek

One year after the legendary liberation of Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios proves they’ve got a flair for dramatic callbacks—sending players back to the jungle planet to defend it from a surging Automaton offensive. This time, it’s not about liberation; it’s about survival.

Following a recent Major Order failure, rumors swirled about a potential return to the Severin Sector, where the Automatons—now bolstered by their deadly new Incineration Corps—are advancing with fire and fury. The target? None other than Malevelon Creek, the site of one of Helldivers 2’s most grueling and iconic early battles. Back then, dense jungle terrain, relentless enemy swarms, and chaotic firefights earned the planet nicknames like "Robot Vietnam." The hard-fought victory was so significant that Arrowhead commemorated it with a special in-game cape for participants.

Now, the call has gone out once more.

A new Major Order has officially confirmed: Hold Malevelon Creek! As invasions ripple across the sector, frontline reports show Automaton forces pushing steadily toward the Creek. In the in-game briefing, Super Earth implores its Helldivers to protect the final resting place of the fallen "Creekers," warning that a loss would lead to the "greatest net desecration" during the upcoming Malevelon Creek Memorial Day.

New MAJOR ORDER
:Hold MALEVELON CREEK! pic.twitter.com/Dx6WuhG948
— Helldivers Alerts (@HelldiversAlert) March 30, 2025

The response from the community has been electric. The Helldivers subreddit is flooded with memes—ranging from Starship Troopers references to the Doom Slayer and even Delicious in Dungeon—showing just how deeply the original battle resonated. Veterans who lived through the first assault are gearing up for round two, bracing for swarms of bots and laser-filled skies. Meanwhile, newer recruits, eager to prove themselves, are excited to experience one of the game’s most storied locations firsthand.

These large-scale, community-driven operations are where Helldivers 2 truly shines. The sense of shared purpose, the real-time progression updates, and the weight of an evolving galactic narrative create moments that feel genuinely consequential.

Still, caution lingers. While defensive efforts are holding strong and Malevelon Creek remains under Super Earth control, the Major Order has five days remaining. The Automatons haven’t revealed their full strategy, and the Severin Sector continues to see heavy incursions. As the battle unfolds in real time, one thing is certain: this week will be unforgettable for Helldivers everywhere. The war for Malevelon Creek is back—and the stakes have never been higher.