Skip To...
The Galactic Battle has given Helldivers 2 players plenty of laughter despite the chaotic nature of the game. Whether this is your first time in the franchise or you’re a returning player, you should know that satire is a key aspect of it. And while the developers are masters at humor in the new installment, players aren’t falling behind. In the peaceful moments of waiting for a spot in the game, many gamers have taken the task of making some fantastic Helldivers 2 memes, and we’ve found the best of the best.
1. Dodge This
Kicking off our list of Helldivers 2 memes, we have a very relatable one. Given how crucial dying is for the game, sometimes we all want to go out with a bang or, sometimes, land with a bang. You and I, and everyone else, may have attempted to land easily on top of an enemy that killed you. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than blowing a Bile Titan to smithereens with our Hellpod and then exiting like the true democratic heroes we are.
2. Not the Smartest Escape
Let me explain this meme: Do you all know how sometimes we have to run away from over a hundred bugs chasing us, only to dive after our stamina has run out? Yeah, welcome to the club. While it might look heroic to dive out of the way to throw a Stratagem or a grenade, please do so with a bit of stamina. Otherwise, say goodbye to your samples, supply packs, and anything else you might be carrying.
3. Choices, Choices
There are two times when Helldivers 2 players will make a big choice in the game. First, choose a long or a short cape. Second, to obliterate the enemy or light other Helldivers on fire. We all go for the latter. It might seem like a joke, or maybe Helldivers are programmed to sacrifice others in the name of freedom, but if I could count the times I’ve made my team explode, I couldn’t finish. Yes, I have high DPS numbers in the game…the ones that show how much damage I did to my team.
4. The True Heroes of Democracy
Recent Helldivers 2 issues have made it to memes, and the most common one pertains to server issues. If you didn’t know, the servers are as full as a Terminid nest at the moment. So, whenever a compatriot decides to log out instead of betraying Super Earth by staying AFK on their ship, yeah, those are the heroes. If you’re a Helldiver who lets us enter the game by giving us your spot, thank you.
5. What’s The Worst That Could Happen?
A Helldiver’s life cycle is as follows: earn your cape, join the fight against Terminid, liberate a planet, and switch to Automaton worlds to defend them. Yeah, that’s when things get frustrating. You might think that because you’re the hero of the eastern front, you have what it takes to join the fight against robots. Well, you’re not ready! Sorry, this meme hits hard because I felt I was a capable Helldiver just to take a blaster to the knee.
6. Look! An Enemy!
We’ve all done it, don’t worry. We’ve all wanted to be space Rambo and shoot the first thing we have in front of us. Please don’t. The only thing you’ll do is spawn bug breaches or robot pods. Yes, we all love fighting enemies, but resources and generic soldiers are limited. When fighting for freedom, it isn’t bad to leave a few enemies alive. Just a few, though.
7. Get Me Out Of Here, Please
This is similar to other Helldivers 2 memes I’ve listed here, but it hits closer to home after a few days in the western front. Our only job is to liberate planets and join the fight against these killing machines. However, there’s a time when we all think enough is enough. Hearing the gears moving, the lasers blasting, the rockets that have life on their own and circle around you to kill you, it gets tedious. Still, our reward is knowing we’re liberating a planet, so we all get over this trauma quite quickly.
8. Quite Original, My Fellow Helldiver
Before you think you’re unique and special, take a look at this meme. That’s all of us. We might have an endless supply of soldiers, but it seems we have a collective mind. After reaching certain difficulty levels and realizing we’re playing alone, this is a valid loadout. It has everyone’s favorite chargeable weapon, a bit of protection, and the one shotgun you’ll see next to Helldivers’ corpses in every match.
9. Priorities
Having kids and being a gamer is always difficult. You must juggle your time to raise your child and play your games. However, being a Helldiver with a kid is almost impossible, so we have to set our priorities straight. Before having children, it is important we focus on liberating the galaxy. After all, imagine your kid playing Helldivers 2 and seeing their parents not supporting the Galactic War. One word: shame.
10. Never Forget
This goes to my friends J2, D3, N4, and many more. Like other players, it is difficult to forget you. Watching your severed leg fly across my screen or see a fresh recruit getting mauled by a Charger will always haunt me. But rest easy because no one will ever forget the 300,000 players who’ve used the same helmet, armor, and cape. You are all important in this war and unique in your own way.
Undoubtedly, Helldivers 2 memes are the gifts that keep on giving. Whether it is due to server stress, a soldier exploding in a ridiculous way, or any other war-related shenanigans, we’ll likely get more humor in the future. And you know what’s great? This is only the beginning of the Galactic War; there’s much more to see, and we can’t wait to see what other experiences await us.
