MindsEye Developer Build a Rocket Boy Enters Administration Following Layoffs
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has entered administration following severe financial losses and mounting layoffs, just over a year after its debut game's disastrous launch.
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio founded by GTA veteran Leslie Benzies, has filed for administration following a wave of recent layoffs. As reported by Eurogamer, the company has hired Opus Advisory Group to manage the process, placing the studio under a statutory moratorium while administrators attempt to salvage the business or secure returns for creditors. Financial filings reveal the company faced severe pressures, posting heavy operating and net losses alongside substantial debt.
The studio's primary project, the ambitious shooter MindsEye, launched last June to harsh reviews from both critics and players. Originally conceived as part of the broader user-generated content platform Everywhere, MindsEye struggled immensely upon release. Studio leadership previously blamed the rocky rollout on corporate sabotage and organized espionage, while simultaneously promising ongoing support for the title.
This collapse highlights the immense financial risks facing independent AAA developers navigating troubled launches in today's market. With the studio now in administration, the future of both MindsEye and the broader Everywhere platform remains uncertain. Players and industry observers alike are left watching how this unfolds as the developer works through insolvency proceedings.
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Original article: Eurogamer