GoKawiilBuild A Rocket Boy reportedly closing after MindsEye's troubled launch
Employees of Build A Rocket Boy have posted on LinkedIn that their jobs are ending, and Kotaku reports the studio is shutting down entirely. The closure follows the disastrous June 2025 launch of MindsEye, which prompted PlayStation refunds, multiple layoff rounds, and founder Leslie Benzies' claims of internal and external sabotage.
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MindsEye's collapse illustrates how a botched launch, leadership dysfunction, and worker distrust—including allegations of covert surveillance software—can sink a studio even after a big-budget attempt to compete with games like Grand Theft Auto. It's a cautionary tale about rushing unfinished games to market and mismanaging staff relations under pressure.
- Build A Rocket Boy employees say their jobs are ending, with reports confirming the studio's shutdown.
- MindsEye's buggy June 2025 launch led to refunds, layoffs, and founder claims of sabotage.
- Workers had earlier accused management of installing hidden surveillance software on their devices.
Source: engadget.com — Kris Holt, 2026-09-16
Published there as: “MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy is reportedly shutting down”
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