Arrowhead’s former CEO, Johan Pilestedt, recently expressed nostalgia regarding the game ‘Magicka’. In a heartfelt message to the Helldivers 2 subreddit, Pilestedt thanked fans for their continued support, especially for welcoming the Xbox community into the Helldivers fold.

While he mentioned his interest in reviving ‘Magicka’, he shared some concerns about revisiting the title, stating, “I wish I could make it at some point… but Magicka scares me…” He elaborated on how the game was developed during a period when the team was much closer and smaller. The jokes and experiences that shaped ‘Magicka’ came from a unique time within their studio culture, making the thought of returning both exciting and daunting.

Pilestedt also indicated that while Helldivers 2 is a significant focus for Arrowhead, the studio’s future may include revisiting other titles, provided they can do so while maintaining the original spirit of those games.

Given the studio’s growth to over 100 employees, he recognizes the changes that have occurred within Arrowhead. “We were still retaining our small team ways of working,” he said, admitting this has sometimes led to chaos in production processes. Despite these challenges, he expressed a desire to tackle the project in the future, highlighting a glimmer of hope for ‘Magicka’ fans.