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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.
MindsEye’s salvaged Hitman DLC cuts Agent 47, and seemingly a good chunk of its staff, too
Build A Rocket Boy (BARB), the studio behind MindsEye, has reportedly conducted another round of layoffs, impacting senior staff and other developers. This follows the release of a salvaged DLC, now titled Blacklisted, which was originally a Hitman collaboration but had Agent 47 removed. IO Interactive confirmed the end of its partnership with BARB, and the DLC was released with significant changes.
MindsEye Studio Hit With New Round of Layoffs, Reportedly Affecting Around 170 Workers
Build A Rocket Boy, the studio behind MindsEye, has reportedly laid off around 170 employees, reducing its workforce to approximately 80. This follows a previous round of layoffs in March, which CEO Mark Gerhard attributed to espionage and sabotage. Several former employees have spoken out about the redundancies and alleged spying software used by the company.
