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Bungie finally revealed that a sequel to Destiny is on its way, after months of vague promises that a follow-up to the popular shooter was in development. After posters pointing to the game’s September release leaked last week, the developer unveiled the first image of Destiny 2 — which, to social media’s chagrin, is named Destiny 2.

Why is this a problem? Because, according to tons of Twitter-using fans, there’s a much better name for the sequel that was sitting right in front of Bungie’s face this whole time: Des2ny.

If Bungie were so inclined, it could have even gone with the classier Roman numerals, per this suggestion:

Considering that it’s both a gimmicky, goofy name and would likely be pronounced “Destoony,” it’s not surprising that Bungie didn’t go with that much catchier title. But it’s obvious that Destiny 2 isn’t the most creative name the studio could have chosen for the hotly anticipated sequel, so Twitter is picking up Bungie’s slack.

We’re also fans of these other alternative names, especially the genius Destiny’s Child. (Get it? If not, please familiarize yourself with this video and then come back.)

The very last one here is particularly inspired:

Bungie isn’t the only developer to miss this golden naming opportunity. Nintendo is also at fault for not calling Splatoon 2 the much more styling Spla2n.

2017’s latest trend may just be an unquenched thirst for obvious puns. There’s still plenty of time left for at least one studio to get it right this year, however — but we’ll continue to be frustrated by the Des2ny, Spla2n and Middle-earth: Shadow of 2dor that could have been.

Source: Polygon – Full