"Helldivers 2 Dev Aims for Independence and Industry Stardom"

Helldivers 2's success has inspired Arrowhead Game Studios to aim for the heights of industry giants like FromSoftware and Blizzard. Despite facing community toxicity and threats, the studio remains committed to honest communication and resolving issues. Arrowhead's leadership, including former CEO Johan Pilestedt and new CEO Shams Jorjani, is focused on creating a flagship studio known for its unique games and positive work environment, without prioritizing monetary gain.