Build a Rocket Boy to Close, Future of MindsEye Game Uncertain

Game studio Build a Rocket Boy (BARB), known for developing the title MindsEye, is reportedly preparing to cease all operations permanently. This news comes after multiple employees took to LinkedIn to announce that their time at the studio was coming to an end.

Several employees, including level designers and QA analysts, have publicly stated their departure from Build a Rocket Boy. While an official announcement from the company is still pending, anonymous sources have confirmed to Kotaku that the studio is indeed winding down its entire business.

Build a Rocket Boy faced significant criticism following the release of MindsEye. The game was met with negative reviews concerning bugs and performance issues. The studio had previously stated a 'ten-year operational goal' for the title, but with the impending closure, the future of any further updates or development for MindsEye remains highly uncertain.

The studio had also been the subject of controversies, including reports of employee monitoring and overtime demands. The imminent closure raises questions about the underlying issues that may have contributed to the studio's downfall and the uncertain fate of its projects.