Helldivers, Arrowhead Game Studios and Johan Pilestedt

Johan Pilestedt is taking a sabbatical from Helldivers 2 after working 'around the clock' for 11 years, will move on to 'the next Arrowhead game' when he returns
"I am going to take some time now to redeem what was lost from all of those that supported me for over a decade."
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'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 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'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.
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 Creative Director Stepping Away From The Game
Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt announces on social media that he is stepping away from the game after 11 years of dedicated work.
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.
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 Creative Director Goes on Sabbatical After 11 Years 'Working Around the Clock' on the Same IP, Will Return to Work on Arrowhead’s Next Game
Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt has announced he has gone on sabbatical leave and, when he returns, will start work on developer Arrowhead’s next game. In a tweet, Pilestedt said he’s spent 11 years working “around the clock” on the Helldivers intellectual property,
Helldivers 2 director confirms plans to step away from the company on sabbatical
Johan Pilestedt, the director of last year's blockbuster behemoth Helldivers 2, has announced on X that he'll be taking a ...
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Pilestedt was thrust into the headlines following Helldivers 2’s explosive launch in February 2024. Despite a raft of issues ...