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,

"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 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 issued a statement regarding his sabbatical, and teased its next game in the process.

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

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.