Build A Rocket Boy Initiates Layoffs Following MindsEye Disaster | IGN Report

The layoff process has begun at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy, according to a new report. This follows an absolutely disastrous launch for the studio’s first title, which is currently the talk of the gaming community. Build a Rocket Boy, the developer of action-adventure game MindsEye, is laying off more than 100 staff following a disastrous launch earlier this month. Players weren’t thrilled with the title, and critics panned the game for a variety of bugs, low framerate, and other issues.

MindsEye Studio Faces Mass Layoffs

MindsEye studio Build A Rocket Boy has started a redundancy process that could see more than 100 of its UK workers lose their jobs over the coming weeks, a new IGN report claims. Sources within the company have revealed that the layoffs are a direct result of the poor performance of MindsEye since its release. Released two weeks ago on June 10, 2025, the game launched as a technical disaster with dismal console performance, countless bugs, and crashing issues.

Challenges for Build A Rocket Boy

In a concerning development for the gaming industry, Build A Rocket Boy, the studio responsible for the worst-reviewed game of 2025 thus far, has reportedly initiated a mass layoff process that may affect over 100 employees. This comes on the heels of the disastrous launch of their title, MindsEye. The studio, founded by former producer Leslie Benzies, is facing significant challenges as it struggles to recover from the game’s poor reception.

Continued Troubles for MindsEye

MindsEye’s troubled launch has continued with reports that the developer is canceling sponsored streams last minute, and some players are securing refunds. Additionally, two directors have left the Build A Rocket Boy studio without giving a reason for their departure. The story of what could be 2025’s worst game launch keeps getting worse as the fallout from MindsEye’s release continues.