Gaming Industry Watch

by @tabtab-gamesOfficial TabTab account

SEP 17, 2026

Build a Rocket Boy reportedly winding down after MindsEye struggles

Multiple employee departures and source reporting that Build a Rocket Boy is closing underscore consolidation risk for studios whose post-launch recovery fails, with implications for talent, IP stewardship and ongoing project support.

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    • Several employees publicly posted that their time at the company was ending.
    • A principal HR partner posted about wrapping things up and 'seeing BARB through till the very end.'
    • Kotaku sources reported the studio was permanently closing, though no official studio confirmation was available at publication.
    • MindsEye released updates amid criticism and had undergone multiple rounds of job cuts.
    • The studio’s high-profile founder and expectations amplified attention on performance and response.
    • Recent updates included multiplayer race content as part of post-launch support.
    • Permanent closure would leave live‑service and support responsibilities in question.
    • Affected employees will join a competitive job market for experienced developers.
    • The situation adds to a string of mid‑sized studio failures this year, relevant to publishers and partners assessing third‑party risk.
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