From Engadget · Kris Holt · · 1m 10s
MindsEye studio Build A Rocket Boy reportedly shutting down
Employees say their time at the troubled game developer is coming to an end.
In brief
Employees say their time at the troubled game developer is coming to an end. Build A Rocket Boy, maker of the failed game MindsEye, is closing after a disastrous launch, multiple layoffs, and employee surveillance allegations. Originally reported by Engadget.
Studio appears to be closing
Build A Rocket Boy employees posted on LinkedIn that their time at the studio is ending. The developer of MindsEye is reportedly shutting down for good.
MindsEye launched to disaster
The game debuted in June 2025 riddled with bugs. PlayStation reportedly issued refunds to players, and layoffs followed soon after.
Founder blamed saboteurs
Leslie Benzies, a former GTA producer who founded the studio, blamed the game's failure on saboteurs inside and outside the company.
Conspiracy mission fell flat
A spring expansion promised to expose evidence of sabotage. It turned out to be just a dull Hitman-style mission with no real revelations.
Studio accused of spying
Dozens of employees said management installed Teramind surveillance software on their devices without consent, recording them in their homes.
“management installed invasive Teramind surveillance software onto their devices without their knowledge”
The short version
Build A Rocket Boy, maker of the failed game MindsEye, is closing after a disastrous launch, multiple layoffs, and employee surveillance allegations.
