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.