Helldivers 2 Players Are Heading Back To Defend Malevelon Creek

If you thought the developers at Arrowhead Studios didn’t have a dark twist of nostalgia, think again. Exactly one year after the historic liberation of Malevelon Creek in Helldivers 2, players are being called back to the planet to defend it against the relentless surge of Automaton forces.

Following a recent Major Order setback, the community was on edge about revisiting the Creek. Reports had surfaced that the Automatons, bolstered by their formidable Incineration Corps, were advancing towards the Severin Sector. Malevelon Creek, a focal point of one of Helldivers 2's most iconic and collective battles, became the epicenter of this tension. The planet, with its dense jungle terrain and lethal adversaries, earned the grim nickname "Robot Vietnam." After successfully securing the Creek, Arrowhead honored the victory with a special commemorative cape.

Over the weekend, a new Major Order confirmed what many feared: Helldivers are set to return to Malevelon Creek. The offensive, spearheaded by the Incineration Corps, has already triggered skirmishes and invasions across the sector, with the Creek as the ultimate prize. Super Earth's in-game briefing has rallied the Helldivers to defend this sacred ground, the final resting place of many "Creekers" who sacrificed themselves during the original liberation effort. The goal is to prevent what Super Earth calls the "greatest net desecration" on the upcoming Malevelon Creek Memorial Day.

New MAJOR ORDER

:Hold MALEVELON CREEK! pic.twitter.com/Dx6WuhG948

— Helldivers Alerts (@HelldiversAlert) March 30, 2025

The Helldivers 2 community is buzzing with excitement and readiness for this Major Order. Social media and forums like the Helldivers subreddit are alight with memes referencing Starship Troopers, the Doom Slayer, and even Delicious in Dungeon. Veterans of the original Creek battle, who vividly remember the chaos of swarms of bots and lasers cutting through the air, are eager for the rematch. Meanwhile, newer players are thrilled to join in on this legendary location, drawn by the promise of a shared, communal experience within the game's ongoing narrative.

However, there's a palpable sense of uncertainty. Some players speculate that Arrowhead might have more surprises in store, as the Major Order still has five days to run. While the defensive efforts are holding up well so far, the Severin Sector remains a hotspot for Automaton attacks. As the battle for Malevelon Creek heats up, the coming week promises to be an exhilarating one for Helldivers, filled with real-time developments and the thrill of collective action in a richly woven universe.