Johan Pilestedt, creative director at Swedish studio Arrowhead, is taking a sabbatical after dedicating over a decade to the Helldivers franchise. While he remains committed to the studio's future projects, Pilestedt acknowledges the personal sacrifices made during his time with Helldivers and seeks to prioritize family, friends, and self-care. Details about Arrowhead's next game remain undisclosed, but it is speculated that the studio may venture beyond the Helldivers universe.
, the Swedish studio is still hard at work adding new content on a regular basis. However, its success may have cost more than just time. According to the game’s creative director Johan Pilestedt , he has been working on the same franchise for over a decade which cost time with his loved ones. As such, he will be taking a deserved sabbatical, but already has his sights set on the studio’s next adventure.
“The short answer is yes. The long answer is that we’ll see,” Pilestedt said in a previous X post when asked about theis currently available for PS5 and PC via Steam for $39.99. A Super Citizen Edition is also available for $59.99, and includes a bunch of extra goodies. Arrowhead recently released itsCozy Game Fields of Mistria Reveals Early Patch Notes for Next Major Update
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