Johan Pilestedt tried to clarify his statement by saying he was only talking about things "outside the theme of the game," which doesn't really clarify much at all.

“DEI,” diversity, equity and inclusion, is another buzzword thrown around, and now it’s back in the form of the director of Helldivers 2 responding to a question about it. The exchange ...

Helldivers 2 creative director, Johan Pilestedt, believes DEI should only be included in games if it enhances the experience. Pilestedt's comments drew mixed reactions from the community.

Helldivers 2 was one of the biggest surprise success stories of last year, selling over 10 million copies and becoming a cultural phenomenon. The alien shooter’s creative director kicked off 2025 by ...

“And games should be a pure pursuit of amazing moments.” “How would DEI have benefited Helldivers 2?” asked another user. Pilestedt responded, “I don’t like labels. But mankind is ...

Comments about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) made by the CCO of Helldivers 2 dev have caused quite a stir. Johan Pilestedt of Arrowhead Game Studios was responding to a fan on X when he ...

Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Helldivers 2 had a fantastic debut year in 2024, but fans can rest assured knowing ...

In response to one fan’s question on X, Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt shared his first comments on the Helldivers movie. Specifically, Pilestedt was asked whether or not those at ...