After claiming corporate sabotage and organized espionage in the wake of layoffs, Build A Rocket Boy’s Montpelier-based division is allegedly facing judicial liquidation, according to French publication Origami.
Following the end of its publishing collaboration with IO Interactive, which saw MindEye’s upcoming collaboration with the Hitman franchise come to an abrupt end, the rumors are now the latest additions to a string of bad news that has plagued the embattled studio founded by Leslie Benzies, a former Rockstar Games executive.
Despite MindsEye’s lofty ambitions, it proved to be an average title that failed to impress critics and players before it crashed and burned last year. However, Build A Rocket Boy has been trying to bring about a revival of its fortunes, although those efforts may be in vain at this point.
With around 50 developers potentially facing the loss of their jobs, the studio might be hard-pressed to bring its plans for MindEye’s redemption to bear any fruit. While it remains to be seen if the rumors are true, they certainly won’t help rebuild the studio’s crumbling image in the eyes of the world. As always, stay tuned for more updates as the downward spiral of Build A Rocket Boy continues.
INFO Origami – Co-développeuse du très mal né MindsEye, la société Build A Rocket Boy France est placée en liquidation judiciaire.Il s’agit de l’antenne montpelliéraine du groupe UK fondé par l’ex-Rockstar Leslie Benzies.BARB France emploierait encore une 50aine de personnes à l’heure actuelle.
— Gauthier ‘Gautoz’ Andres (@gautoz.cool) 2026-03-23T15:35:08.147Z
