Malevelon Creek Will Look Like a Small Skirmish after Helldivers 2 Delivers on its One Promise

Helldivers 2 has been on a wild ride since its launch, with players battling bugs and bots across the galaxy in the name of Super Earth. But amidst the chaos and glory of spreading managed democracy, one planet has become the stuff of legend: Malevelon Creek.

This jungle hellscape has seen more action than a politician’s expense account, and it’s become a symbol of the community’s tenacity and humor.

But as we reminisce about the Creek’s glory days, whispers of a new threat are spreading through the ranks. Arrowhead, the mastermind behind our favorite democracy simulator, has been dropping hints that make Malevelon Creek look like a relaxing day at the beach.

For those who missed out on the great Malevelon Creek campaign (where were you, soldier?), let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. Picture this: a lush jungle planet teeming with Automaton forces, where every tree seemed to speak in ones and zeroes. It was like ‘Nam, but with more oil and fewer Fortunate Sons.

Malevelon Creek quickly became the stuff of legends, with Helldivers throwing themselves at its defenses with the kind of determination usually reserved for trying to open a jar of pickles. The memes were glorious, the losses were staggering, and the community’s stubbornness was unmatched.

It was a beautiful disaster that united players in a common goal: to liberate this godforsaken rock or die trying (spoiler alert: there was a lot of dying).

But as epic as the Battle for Malevelon Creek was in Helldivers 2, it might just pale in comparison to what Arrowhead has in store for us next. One Reddit user summed it up perfectly with a meme that’s been making the rounds:

Malevelon Creek is about to look like a small skirmish.
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If that doesn’t send a shiver down your spine, kindly report yourself to the Democracy Officer for further investigation.

Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or should we say, the squid in the space? The Illuminate, those enigmatic beings that gave players so much trouble in the first Helldivers, have been conspicuously absent from our current galactic kerfuffle. But if the rumors are to be believed, that’s about to change in a big way.

The most popular theory floating around the community is that our squid-faced friends are planning to crash Super Earth’s upcoming Liberty Day celebrations. Because nothing says “freedom” like an alien invasion, right?

Some are even convinced that the very black hole we created by destroying Meridia (oops) is actually going to serve as a cosmic doorway for the Illuminate. Of course, Super Earth High Command continues to deny these rumors faster than a politician denies a scandal.

But let’s be real: when has the government ever kept us in the dark about potential threats to our democracy? (Don’t answer that.)

Whatever the truth may be, one thing’s for certain: if the Illuminate do show up, Malevelon Creek is going to look like a walk in the park compared to what’s coming. And some Helldivers are already licking their lips at the prospect:

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So, polish your weapons, stock up on Liber-tea, and get ready for a fight that’ll make Robot Vietnam look like a picnic. The squids are coming, and this time, we’re bringing the deep fryer.

What do you think, Helldivers? Are the Illuminate really on their way, or is this just another false alarm cooked up by bug sympathizers? Let us know in the comments below, and remember—the only good bug is a dead bug!