This player thinks it has the answer to why bugs are always chosen.

One of Helldivers 2's main features is that players can decide which enemy to fight. This game's universe has two main enemies: the Terminids, better known as bugs, and the Automatons, which the community simply calls bots.

Since the game's release in February, it seems that most players have a preference for eliminating bugs over bots. A Reddit user claims to know why this is happening, and according to a long post, it's because bugs make soldiers die in a more fun way.

One of Helldivers 2's most striking features is its cooperative aspect, essentially forcing players to play as a team to complete missions. However, the areas dominated by insects and robots divide the galaxy where these soldiers fight.