"Arrowhead CEO's Advice on Helldivers 2 Success and Server Woes"
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Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt acknowledges the unexpected success of Helldivers 2 but emphasizes that the studio won't rush into over-hiring to address launch issues, as it could lead to layoffs if the player base doesn't sustain. He praises the backend engineers for their efforts in managing the surge in demand and advises against players buying the game until server issues are resolved.
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