As for why it's such an obvious pick, well, Helldivers 2 and 40k occupy a lot of the same 'satire of intergalactic fascism' venn diagram, except one sends it up as a comedic ode to Starship Troopers, while the other puts on its most serious face and tells you that "in the grim darkness of the far future there is only war."

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.

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 chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt will be taking a "sabbatical" from work, after which he'll focus on a brand new Arrowhead game.