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MindsEye and Everywhere developer Build A Rocket Boy appears to be headed for shutdown after fresh layoffs
Build A Rocket Boy, the developer behind MindsEye and Everywhere, appears to be facing shutdown following significant layoffs. Insiders suggest the studio is winding down operations, though official statements are pending. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain has spoken out against alleged mistreatment of employees and pledged support to those affected.
Former GTA 5 lead's studio reportedly closing as MindsEye devs announce their departure from Build A Rocket Boy
Build A Rocket Boy, the studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, is reportedly closing down. This follows the highly negative reception of their game MindsEye and allegations of poor management, including excessive overtime and layoffs. Several employees have announced their departures on LinkedIn, with HR lead Dan Hawkins indicating the studio is being wound down.
MindsEye Developer Facing Difficult Future
Build a Rocket Boy, the developer behind MindsEye, is reportedly facing potential closure and significant layoffs, with over 400 employees already affected since the game's troubled launch in June 2025. While some reports suggest a complete shutdown, others indicate the company might continue as a legal entity. The game received extremely poor reviews, with Metacritic scores of 39 on PC and 29 on PlayStation 5.
More MindsEye developers have been laid off, and GTA veteran Leslie Benzie's studio is reportedly shutting down
Build A Rocket Boy, the studio founded by Grand Theft Auto veteran Leslie Benzies, is reportedly facing another round of significant layoffs and may be permanently shutting down. This follows previous job cuts and a turbulent year for its game, MindsEye, which received a one-star review and suffered from numerous technical issues.
Studio Behind GTA-Like PlayStation 5 Game Shuts Down
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the PlayStation 5 game MindsEye, is shutting down permanently after multiple rounds of layoffs and accusations of unlawful employee monitoring. The IWGB Games Worker Union has stated its commitment to seeking justice for the workers. Several employees have confirmed their departure from the company.
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy may finally be closing
Build a Rocket Boy (BARB), the developer behind the game MindsEye, appears to be closing down entirely, with reports indicating all remaining employees are being laid off. This follows multiple rounds of cuts, allegations of mismanagement and surveillance, and a contentious relationship with former publisher IO Interactive after the poorly received launch of MindsEye.
Report: MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy seemingly closing after more layoffs
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the game MindsEye, is reportedly closing its doors following multiple rounds of layoffs. Developers have been posting farewell messages on social media, and sources indicate the studio is winding down operations. The company has faced a tumultuous development cycle for MindsEye, including allegations of mismanagement and legal claims.
MindsEye developers report new round of layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy
Scottish studio Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly conducted another round of layoffs, impacting staff including principal talent acquisition partner Dan Hawkins. This follows previous redundancies after the poorly received launch of their game, MindsEye, and the conclusion of a publishing agreement with IOI Partners.
MindsEye studio Build A Rocket Boy appear to be making fresh redundancies, as one staffer says he's "helping wrap things up here in the HR department"
Build A Rocket Boy, the studio behind the game MindsEye, appears to be undergoing significant staff redundancies. Multiple employees, including a principal talent acquisition partner and a release manager, have indicated they are leaving the company due to layoffs. This follows previous legal claims against the studio regarding alleged mishandling of redundancies and data privacy violations.
MindsEye Developers Say They've Been Laid Off Amid Questions Over Build a Rocket Boy's Future
Multiple developers have reportedly been laid off from MindsEye, a game that has faced significant controversy. These layoffs cast further doubt on the future of its developer, Build A Rocket Boy.
MindsEye has multiplayer and a grenade football mode now, which the handful of people still playing it will no doubt be…
Despite a poor reception and sales, developer Build A Rocket Boy has released a significant update for its open world shooter MindsEye, adding a team-based multiplayer mode called 'grenade football'. The update also includes new racing circuits, social features, and improvements to enemy physics, AI, and vehicle handling.
MindsEye’s Latest Update Changes Its Ending
Build a Rocket Boy has released Update 8 for MindsEye, introducing significant changes to the game's ending and adding new narrative concepts like reincarnation and the protagonist being 'the first of the chosen'. The update, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, also includes a new competitive multiplayer mode called Grenade Football and a rework of the 'A Strange Happening' mission. This update follows previous controversies regarding CEO Mark Gerhard's statements about saboteurs and recent layoffs affecting around 170 employees.
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'A kick in the teeth:' Game workers protest alleged misconduct at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy
Game workers protested alleged misconduct and mismanagement at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) over alleged data privacy violations and handling of layoffs. The IWGB Game Workers Union is taking legal action against the studio, founded by Leslie Benzies, over surveillance software and recent job cuts. The union criticized BARB's decision to host an expenses-paid fan playtest day for MindsEye, calling it a misuse of funds and a 'kick in the teeth' to laid-off employees.
Former MindsEye Studio Employees to Protest “All-Expenses-Paid Playtest Day”
Former employees of Build a Rocket Boy are planning a protest outside the studio's Edinburgh office regarding an "all-expenses-paid playtest day" for their Arcadia platform, occurring shortly after significant layoffs. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is organizing the protest, which aims to highlight the studio's decision to host a community event despite recent staff reductions.
MindsEye developers protest against a fan event their own studio is hosting
Developers at Build a Rocket Boy are planning to protest an upcoming on-site playtest event for their game MindsEye, citing recent layoffs and concerns over labor practices. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is supporting the protest, which highlights the studio's spending on fan events while allegedly mistreating its workforce.
Build a Rocket Boy staff to protest upcoming "all-expenses-paid" fan event
Staff at Build a Rocket Boy are planning a protest outside their Edinburgh offices this weekend. Workers are reportedly unhappy about an upcoming "all-expenses-paid" fan event for the game MindsEye, especially given the studio's significant headcount cuts and the game's poor reception since its June 2025 release. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain is expected to join the demonstration.
Workers at MindsEye studio protesting controversial fan event this weekend after multiple rounds of layoffs
Workers at the MindsEye development studio, Build A Rocket Boy, are protesting a fan event scheduled for this weekend due to the company's recent multiple rounds of layoffs. Employees, supported by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, are also concerned about alleged invasive surveillance software previously installed on their devices. This protest follows a history of labor disputes and accusations of corporate sabotage against the studio's leadership.
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What's going on at Build A Rocket Boy? Layoffs, legal action, and more
Build A Rocket Boy, the studio behind MindsEye, has conducted a third round of layoffs, reducing its staff to 80 employees. This follows previous rounds of redundancies and ongoing legal action from employees and the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain over alleged mistreatment and the installation of surveillance software without consent. The studio's leadership has attributed the game's poor performance and studio issues to corporate sabotage, a claim that led to the termination of their partnership with publisher IO Interactive.
