The Studio Behind
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the criticized GTA-like game MindsEye, is reportedly closing down permanently after multiple rounds of layoffs and employee grievances.
- Employees including a level designer, QA analysts, and a release manager have confirmed their departures on LinkedIn, with the studio’s talent acquisition partner stating he will assist with winding down operations.
- The closure follows allegations of crunch, unlawful employee monitoring, and a collective grievance led by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB).
- IWGB vice-chair Ben Newbon expressed solidarity with affected workers and reaffirmed the union’s commitment to fighting unfair labor practices within the video game industry.
- Kotaku has reached out to Build a Rocket Boy for comment, while sources confirm the studio is permanently shutting its doors after struggling to make MindsEye commercially successful.
