Business
Studio Behind Mindseye, Build a Rocket Boy, Hits with Another Round of Mass Layoffs
Build A Rocket Boy lays off ~170, amid Mindseye's troubled launch; uncertainty grows as they face sabotage claims and restructure.
MindsEye
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Business
Mindseye Fiasco Ends Partnership Between Build A Rocket Boy and Io Interactive
IO Interactive exits Mindseye project amidst Build A Rocket Boy's CEO controversy; Hitman crossover canceled, future collaborations under consideration.
Business
MindsEye: New Layoffs and Studio's Sabotage Allegations
Mindseye faces layoffs amidst CEO Gerhard's claims of corporate sabotage; game struggles to engage players despite updates, originally envisioned as an adult Roblox by GTA alumni.
Game info
- Released
- 10 June 2025
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
- Genre
- Adventure
- Developer
- Build a Rocket Boy
- Publisher
- IO Interactive
- Play modes
- Single player
- Age rating
- 18
On Steam
- Steam price
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US$10.49
US$34.99Sale: −70%
Lowest price recorded since 14 November 2026 : US$10.49
Read on 14 November 2026 at 17:17 UTC.
- Players on Steam
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41 at the last reading
Read on 14 November 2026 at 17:17 UTC.
- Steam reviews
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51% positive out of 3,030 reviews
Read on 14 November 2026 at 03:29 UTC.
See the game on Steam
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Business
MindsEye's Collapse Goes to Court: CEO Claims Game Targeted by Criminal Sabotage
Build A Rocket Boy's MindsEye faces criminal sabotage claims; CEO Leslie Benzies investigates espionage amidst layoffs and legal battles. Despite denials from Ritual Networks, gaming industry job losses persist.
Business
Mindseye: Anatomy of a Programmed Failure, Tongues Unleashed...
Mindseye's downfall: Mismanaged development, technical woes, incoherent narratives - a cautionary tale of ambitious yet flawed visions in game creation. Learn from this industry failure.
News
Year's Flop, Mindseye Gets Free Version
Explore 'Mindseye' free on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S with campaign snippets and Arcadia missions. Dive into urban gunfights, stealth confrontations, and more – no purchase needed.
News
MindsEye is the Worst Game of 2025
MindsEye plumbed new lows in 2025 gaming. Uncover the year’s most panned releases, including its record-breaking score, revealing why some failures leave a mark.
Business
Leslie Benzies Accuses "Sabotage", While Team Reveals Chaotic Development of MindsEye
Trouble struck Build A Rocket Boy as Leslie Benzies accused 'sabotage', amidst chaotic MindsEye development, mismanagement, staff layoffs, and IWGB's legal action. Disastrous release and Io Interactive's distancing follow.
News
MindsEye Workers Expose Studio, Demand Public Apologies
Over 80 Build A Rocket Boy workers demand public apology, fair compensation; alleging mistreatment, excessive overtime post-game's technical issues. Union pursues legal action for improper dismissals.
Releases
Mindseye Clearly Seemingly Dead, Unmistakably the End
Mindseye's poor reception, low player engagement, delayed content, and developer layoffs signal a troubled future, casting doubt on its potential revival like No Man’s Sky or Cyberpunk 2077.
Releases
Hitman DLC in Mindseye Permanently Delayed
Mindseye's Hitman DLC permanently delayed; focus shifts to quality improvements via August (performance enhancements, error fixes) and September (further gameplay upgrades).
Business
Build a Rocket Boy Co-CEO Blames 'Internal and External Saboteurs' for MindsEye's Failure
Build a Rocket Boy CEO blames saboteurs for MindsEye failure; job warnings issued