Helldivers 2 Fans Want an Empty Planet Where They Can “Just blow some stuff up”

In Helldivers 2, the only good bug is a dead bug, and the only thing better than a dead bug is a whole lot of dead bugs. But sometimes, even the most dedicated Helldiver needs a break from the constant grind of galactic warfare to just let loose and blow stuff up without the pressure of an impending alien invasion.

Enter the r/Helldivers subreddit, where one enterprising fan has come up with a brilliant idea that has the community buzzing with excitement: a dedicated “range” planet where players can test out new loadouts, hone their skills, and just generally cause some good old-fashioned mayhem.

A Planet-Sized Playground for the SEAF

The original post proposes the idea of an empty planet in Helldivers 2 that would serve as a gun range for players to try out new loadouts and, well, just blow some stuff up:

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The idea quickly caught on, with other divers chiming in to offer their own suggestions for how such a feature could be implemented.

One user proposed a “small home farmstead location” with button consoles to spawn different types of enemies, essentially creating a customizable shooting gallery:

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Another user suggested that the range could be a simulation accessed through a ship module, while others proposed integrating it into existing Super Destroyers or the upcoming Democracy Space Station (DSS):

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For those not in the know, the DSS is a massive player-driven structure currently under construction and orbiting around planet Gaellivare of the Talus Sector. Once completed, it will serve as a powerful strategic tool, with the Helldivers themselves voting on where to deploy it and when to use its capabilities in true democratic fashion!

Helldivers 2: Where “Go Big or Go Home” is a Way of Life

Of course, this being the Helldivers universe, not everyone was on board with the idea of using precious bullets for target practice. As one user put it:

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It’s a fair point—in a galaxy where freedom is always under threat, every shot counts. But sometimes, even the most dedicated Super Earth soldiers need a little R&R. And what better way to unwind than by blowing up some harmless virtual Bugs on a deserted planet?

Perhaps the best comment of all, though, came from a user who perfectly summed up the over-the-top nature of the game’s universe:

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In a game where players routinely call down orbital strikes and mech suits, the idea of a dedicated range planet doesn’t seem so far-fetched. And who knows? Maybe Arrowhead Game Studios will take note of the community’s suggestions and give us a place to let loose and blow stuff up in the name of democracy and freedom.

What do you think? Would you like to see a range planet added to the game? What features would you include? Let us know in the comments below!