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,

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 celebrates its one-year milestone, but CCO of Arrowhead, Johan Pilestedt is taking a break after 11 years of leading the franchise.

Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt issued a statement regarding his sabbatical, and teased its next game in the process.

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.

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.