MindsEye studio reportedly lays off 170 employees following update parodying alleged attacks

Build A Rocket Boy reportedly laid off more than 170 employees, shrinking the studio to around 80 staff.

The cuts follow the troubled launch of MindsEye, which was widely criticized and became the focus of internal turmoil.

A recent update and sabotage claims, along with IO Interactive ending its partnership, deepened concerns about the studio’s future.

The layoffs highlight the severe fallout from poor reception, publisher fallout, and alleged surveillance-related legal disputes.