The creative director of Helldivers 2 is taking a sabbatical before working on his next game
, by Thibaut
Development on the first Helldivers began back in 2013, and so far it's been 11 years that Johan Pilestedt, the franchise's creative director, has been working full time on both titles.
In a message on X, Pilestedt announced that he is taking a long sabbatical to recharge his batteries. When he returns, he'll resume work on Arrowhead Game Studios' next game. I think we all can agree that he has earned a well-deserved rest🫡.
"Hey everyone!"
"I am gonna do a sabbatical for a while! I know a lot of you are going to think "por qué?" - well, while you have enjoyed Helldivers 2 for almost a year, I have been living it since early 2016, and with Helldivers- its since 2013. 11 years of working "around the clock" on the same IP has made me set aside family, friends and my lovely wife... and myself."
"I am going to take some time now to redeem what was lost from all of those that supported me for over a decade. I am sure my friends at Arrowhead will do their utmost in the meantime to deliver amazing stuff to Helldivers 2."
"When I'm back - I will start working on the next Arrowhead game."
"Johan, signing off."