Johan Pilestedt

Johan Pilestedt, Chief Creative Officer of Arrowhead Game Studios and Game Director for the acclaimed Helldivers series, shares his inspiring journey in game development. He reflects on founding Arrowhead with friends and creating their first hit, Magicka. The conversation delves into the lengthy development process of Helldivers 2, teamwork dynamics, and the importance of playtesting. Johan also touches on the emotional challenges faced during development and how personal experiences with gaming nostalgia fueled his creative vision.