Helldivers 2 Players Want to Name a City 'Gun' - and Honestly, Who Can Blame Them?
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Helldivers 2 players are voting to rename a rebuilt city 'Gun,' because of course they are. It's the perfect distillation of the game's chaotic and darkly comedic spirit.
Right, so the good people of Super Earth (or, you know, the Helldivers 2 players) have been given the power to name a city. And what name is currently blasting all opposition into orbit? 'Gun.'
According to Rock Paper Shotgun, after successfully rebuilding the city of Remembrance – no small feat considering the Illuminate invasion shenanigans – Arrowhead (the developers, bless their cotton socks) decided to run a Discord poll to decide on a new moniker. You know, let the 'managed democracy' do its thing. (Spoiler alert: managed democracy usually ends with explosions and questionable life choices).
The results, shall we say, aren't exactly Shakespeare. At the time of writing, 'Gun' is sitting pretty with over 70% of the vote. Second place, 'Everlasting Memory', is trailing behind like a discombobulated Automaton. Other contenders, like the frankly ridiculous 'Winds of Change of Tides of War' (WoCoToW for short, which sounds like a distressed parrot), are struggling to break 10%.
Now, I get it. 'Gun' is hardly the most imaginative name. But let's be real, this is Helldivers 2. We're talking about a game where you can accidentally call down an orbital strike on your own head while trying to reload your weapon. A game where democracy is delivered via high-explosive ordinance. 'Gun' feels... appropriate.
It's also peak 2025, isn't it? Short, punchy, and devoid of any actual meaning beyond its literal interpretation. Remember Boaty McBoatface? This is the spacefaring, bullet-riddled equivalent. And honestly, I'm here for it.
Plus, let's not forget the sheer, unadulterated chaos that is Helldivers 2. Naming a city 'Gun' just *fits*. It's the gaming equivalent of naming your magical familiar 'Fluffy'. Utterly absurd, yet strangely perfect. I almost would have accepted "Boaty McBoatface Space Station." Maybe next time...
So, hats off to the Helldivers 2 community. You've managed to perfectly capture the spirit of the game with a single, beautifully idiotic word. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to spread some managed democracy – preferably without accidentally vaporizing my teammates.
Tags: Helldivers 2, Community, Humor, Gaming News, Arrowhead
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun