Helldivers, Arrowhead Game Studios and Johan Pilestedt

Despite shifting gear to Arrowhead's next game after a sabbatical, studio CEO clarifies that Helldivers 2 creative lead Johan Pilestedt will "absolutely still be involved"
Arrowhead Game Studios founder and Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt, who now holds the position of chief creative officer at the company, is taking a sabbatical and working on an all-new game upon his return.
Arrowhead Game Studios Head Johan Pilestedt Is Taking A Sabbatical From Helldivers 2
Johan Piliestedt, Chief Creative Officer of Arrowhead Game Studios, has revealed that he is taking a sabbatical from the Helldivers 2 studio, and will be working on a new title when he eventually returns.
Helldivers 2's Johan Pilestedt to Take "Sabbatical" Before Working on Next Game
Helldivers 2 chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt will be taking a "sabbatical" from work, after which he'll focus on a brand new Arrowhead game.
With Nearly a Decade Into Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Boss Announces a “sabbatical” Before Embarking “on the next Arrowhead game”
Helldivers 2 celebrates its one-year milestone, but CCO of Arrowhead, Johan Pilestedt is taking a break after 11 years of leading the franchise.
Helldivers 2 director says he’s taking a break before starting on his next game
The director of Helldivers 2 says he needs to take a break before he can start work on his studio’s next game. In a statement posted on X, game director and Arrowhead Game Studios co-founder Johan Pilestedt explained that he had been working on the game for around nine years, and the entire Helldivers series for more than a decade.
Helldivers 2 Lead Dev Will Start Work on Arrowhead's Next Game After Sabbatical
Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt has announced he'll start work on the next game from Arrowhead Studios after he's taken a sabbatical (an extended break from work). On Twitter, he said that after 11 years of working on the IP, he has "set aside" his family, friends, and himself. As such, he's taking some time away to reconnect.
Helldivers 2 Director Teases Arrowhead’s Next Game
Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt issued a statement regarding his sabbatical, and teased its next game in the process.
Helldivers 2 director Pilestedt announces he's going on a "sabbatical", and when he returns, he'll "start working on the next Arrowhead game"
"11 years of working 'around the clock' on the same IP has made me set aside family, friends and my lovely wife... and myself."
Arrowhead Boss To Go On Sabbatical After Working 11 Years On Helldivers IP
Arrowhead's boss Johan Pilestedt will be taking a sabbatical to focus on his personal life, and once he's back will work on their next game.
The public face of Helldivers 2 is taking a sabbatical before Arrowhead starts its next game
Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt has announced that he'll take a break from work before Arrowhead's next game enters development.
Helldivers 2's Studio Head Johan Pilestedt Is Taking A Break
Helldivers 2 CCO Johan Pilestedt is taking a sabbatical after over 11 years of working on the IP. Arrowhead will carry on with Helldivers 2, while Pilestedt plans to return for the studio's next project.
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