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Helldivers 2's release on Xbox has led to a massive surge in player numbers, reaching over 500,000, prompting the game's CEO to humorously ask players to 'stop sh*ting their pants' due to the overwhelming response.
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.
Johan Pilestedt steps down as CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios to focus on Helldivers 2 as its creative director, agreeing with player feedback that the game needs improvements in weapons, armor, and content variety. New CEO Shams Jorjani takes over, while Pilestedt promises more community engagement and better game balance, particularly addressing weak guns and uninteresting armor.
Johan Pilestedt, former CEO of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead, has stepped down to become Chief Creative Officer, focusing more on game development and community engagement. Shams Jorjani, previously with Paradox, is the new CEO. This leadership change follows Helldivers 2's record-breaking sales and recent challenges with Sony over PSN requirements. Arrowhead aims to address community feedback on game balance and live service pacing.
Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer of Helldivers II, has appointed Shams Jorjani as its new CEO, allowing founder Johan Pilestedt to focus on creative aspects as chief creative officer and chairman. Jorjani, a former Paradox Interactive executive, aims to bring organizational and leadership skills to support the studio's growth and success.