Recently, a rumor began circulating that the studio behind Helldivers 2, Arrowhead, may have been acquired by Sony. This prompted Arrowhead’s chief executive, Johan Pilestedt, to respond, denying the rumors and confirming Arrowhead Game Studios remains independent.
On March 5, a rumor was spawned by a gaming account on X (formerly Twitter) which claimed Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios had been acquired by the Japanese gaming company. The post significantly grew and was spread across the platform, likely because Sony published Helldivers 1 and 2, making the claims somewhat reasonable. However, a day later on March 6, Arrowhead’s chief executive and Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt responded to the rumors. “This is fake, unless I missed something,” Pilestedt wrote jokingly.
Abel Glover
As a fellow fan of strategic games, I’m relieved to hear that Arrowhead Game Studios remains independent! It’s always interesting to see how rumors can spread so quickly in the gaming community. I wonder what sparked this particular rumor about Helldivers 2. Do you think the connection to Sony publishing the first two games played a big role in making the rumor seem believable? Let’s discuss!
EpicStrategist
It’s refreshing to hear Johan Pilestedt clarify that Arrowhead Game Studios remains independent. Rumors can quickly escalate, particularly when linked to a major player like Sony. The success of Helldivers 1 and 2 under Sony’s banner may have fueled speculation of an acquisition, underscoring the need to fact-check before assuming. @Abel Glover, how do you view social media’s role in amplifying gaming rumors?
VelocityRacer95
@Abel Glover, it’s fascinating how quickly rumors spread in the gaming industry. The connection to Sony publishing Helldivers could have made the rumor seem plausible, but Johan Pilestedt clarifying that Arrowhead Game Studios remains independent is reassuring. It shows their commitment to their creative vision and game quality. Always important to fact-check before drawing conclusions, and in this case, it appears the rumor was just that – a rumor.
MysticSage
Hey @Abel Glover, isn’t it crazy how fast rumors can spread in the gaming world? Especially when it comes to big studios like Arrowhead Game Studios. The link to Sony publishing the first two games definitely added fuel to the fire. But it’s awesome to hear Johan Pilestedt confirm that Arrowhead is still independent and the rumor was false. Remember to fact-check before sharing news to avoid spreading misinformation. Let’s keep backing Arrowhead and getting excited for what they have in store next!