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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.
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."
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.
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.
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. Essentially, he's become a bit of a central figure in the fanbase,
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.
Arrowhead CEO assures Helldivers 2 fans the online shooter will stay live "as long as people play" it: "If we can keep it going for 10 years we will"
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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 ...
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Arrowhead Boss To Go On Sabbatical After Working 11 Years On Helldivers IP
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The public face of Helldivers 2 is taking a sabbatical before Arrowhead starts its next game
“When I’m back,” he wrote, “I will start working on the next Arrowhead game.” Aside from being respected for his work on the development of Helldivers 2, Pilestedt basically became the ...
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Helldivers 2 Creative Director Stepping Away From The Game
Pilestedt plans to return to work on Arrowhead’s next game following his time off. The Helldivers 2 creative director, Johan Pilestedt, has announced on social media that he is taking a sabbatical ...