Helldivers 2 players voted to rename a destroyed city from York Supreme to New York Supreme, showcasing active community participation.
Community Engagement
The vote took place on the Helldivers 2 official Discord, where 62,674 players chose the new name over Bernard's 53,480 supporters. The vote reflects the strong engagement among Helldivers enthusiasts.
On Reddit, users humorously compared the winning name to fast-food branding, sparking further interaction.
Game Context
This isn't the first instance of community-driven changes in Helldivers 2. Previously, players renamed another city to "Gun" through a similar vote, fitting the game's themes.
Developer Arrowhead had also engaged players with events like "Avengement Day" and "Liberty Day"—the latter commemorated with a browser game, Whack-a-Terminid.
Democracy Theme
Some players ironically noted the democratic voting occurs in a game themed around managed democracy. Bernard's supporters claimed the results highlight this irony.
