MindsEye Developers Say They've Been Laid Off Amid Questions Over Build a Rocket Boy's Future
Multiple developers of the disastrous MindsEye have said they’ve been laid off, casting doubt over the future of its controversial developer, Build A Rocket Boy.
The development team behind the critically panned game MindsEye has announced they have been laid off, raising concerns about the future of the project and its parent company, Build A Rocket Boy. The story-driven action-adventure game, which was once part of the "Roblox for adults" platform, Everywhere, was developed by a studio that grew to over 500 employees at its peak.
However, MindsEye was widely criticized upon its June 2025 release, with players calling it "broken," "buggy," and "the worst game of 2025." Despite BARB's promises to address the game's issues through patches, the studio's performance problems persisted, leading to a series of layoffs. The Scottish studio had previously notified its staff of potential redundancy in July, with subsequent rounds of layoffs following.
BARB's attempts to relaunch MindsEye with the "Blacklisted" update and a 50% off Steam sale have been unsuccessful. The studio's financial reports indicate a significant loss, with a net loss of £36.2 million ($48.6 million) for the period. This latest wave of layoffs has left the future of MindsEye and the company itself in question, as BARB continues to struggle in an increasingly competitive industry.
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