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MindsEye's dire launch has reportedly already lead Build A Rocket Boy to warn staff layoffs could be incoming
- Build A Rocket Boy, the developers behind MindsEye, are considering staff layoffs following the game's troubled launch.
- The launch of MindsEye faced numerous bugs and performance issues, resulting in a negative reception from critics and players.
- Reportedly, a redundancy process affecting over 100 employees has been initiated by Build A Rocket Boy.
- UK law requires a 45-day consultation period for companies planning significant redundancies, as in this case.
- It is uncertain how many of the UK workforce, which consists of around 300 employees, will be impacted by the potential layoffs.
- There is no clarity on whether any of the approximately 200 staff based abroad could also be affected.
- Build A Rocket Boy's co-CEO has expressed commitment to continuing work on MindsEye in an email to staff.
- Build A Rocket Boy had previously secured $110 million for creating MindsEye and related projects, leading to layoffs earlier this year.
- The studio has been issuing emergency patches post-launch to address bugs and enhance the game's performance.
- MindsEye, launched on June 10, has been undergoing continuous updates to address technical issues and optimize PC performance.
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