Arrowhead CEO reassures Helldivers 2 players in the wake of Johan Pilestedt's sabbatical that if they can keep the game 'going for 10 years, we will'
Helldiver's 2's former CEO, now CCO, made headlines earlier this week—including ours—by announcing he'd be on a sabbatical following years of hard work. As for why that's a big deal, well, Pilestedt has been particularly vocal as far as creative leads and directors go,
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.
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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."
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 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.
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 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.
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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Bugging out.
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