Build A Rocket Boy has reportedly carried out another round of layoffs involving developers working on MindsEye. The reported cuts, as first reported by Eurogamer, deepen uncertainty around the Scottish studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto developer Leslie Benzies.
The reductions are described as an additional round of cuts, meaning they follow an earlier reported reduction at the company. The account connects the latest action specifically to developers on the game, placing its team at the centre of the story.
Benzies’ GTA history puts focus on the studio
Benzies previously worked on the Grand Theft Auto series before founding the company. That history has drawn industry attention to his newer venture, and the reported staffing losses put renewed focus on the title associated with the studio.
Build A Rocket Boy is a Scottish developer, and the reporting centres on the team responsible for its game. Staffing changes can affect schedules and specialist knowledge, especially when they involve employees directly assigned to a project. The connection between the cuts and MindsEye makes this more consequential than a general business update.
Repeated layoffs can also create immediate pressure for remaining teams before a project change is formally announced. Developers who remain may need to absorb work left behind, while the company’s ability to continue supporting the title comes under closer scrutiny.
The company’s operating status remains unresolved
Key details remain unconfirmed. The reporting does not say how many people lost their jobs or when the latest cuts occurred, and it does not establish whether the company has formally confirmed them. It also leaves open what the reductions mean for MindsEye and any other projects. The report raises the possibility that the studio could shut down, while the layoffs account does not establish that Build A Rocket Boy is closing or plans to stop operating.
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