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

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

Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt is taking a sabbatical after 11 years on the series, and will start

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 creative director Johan Pilestedt has announced that he'll take a break from work before Arrowhead's next game enters development.