MindsEye studio announces more layoffs as CEO cites ‘organised espionage’ and ‘criminal sabotage’

March 6, 2026 - 02:34

MindsEye Studio, the development arm behind Build a Rocket Boy, has confirmed a new round of layoffs. The company's CEO, in a stark internal communication, attributed the difficult decision to what he described as "organised espionage" and "criminal sabotage" against the studio.

The executive stated that an internal investigation is currently underway, focusing on alleged "criminal activity" intended to harm the company. He suggested that these actions have had a direct, negative impact on the studio's operations and financial health, necessitating the workforce restructuring. The exact number of employees affected in this latest reduction has not been publicly disclosed.

This announcement marks another challenging chapter for the studio, which has faced previous staff cuts. The CEO's message framed the layoffs as a defensive and necessary measure to ensure the company's future stability in the face of these alleged malicious acts. The statement did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the alleged sabotage or identify any potential suspects.

The development team is currently working on the anticipated game "Everywhere." The studio leadership maintains that protecting the company and its projects from these alleged threats is paramount for its long-term survival and ability to deliver on its promises to players.