The recent wave of layoffs at MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has once again cast a shadow over the studio's future. With the latest round of redundancies, the studio is now down to around 80 employees, a stark contrast to the 170 staff members affected by the layoffs. This marks the third time in a year that the studio has had to lay off a significant portion of its workforce, a trend that is deeply concerning. The situation is made even more intriguing by the studio's recent 'Blacklisted' update, which was intended to mark a comeback bid for the game. The update included a new mission delivered via the game's user-generated content platform, 'Arcadia', with the promise of revealing evidence supporting studio management claims that the game had been sabotaged prior to its disastrous launch. However, the timing of this update, just a week after the layoffs, raises questions about the studio's ability to recover and turn things around. The fact that only six people are currently playing MindsEye on Steam further underscores the challenges the studio faces. As the studio continues to navigate this turbulent period, it remains to be seen whether the 'Blacklisted' update will be enough to salvage the game's reputation and attract new players. The future of Build a Rocket Boy and MindsEye hangs in the balance, leaving fans and industry observers alike to wonder what the next chapter will hold for this beleaguered studio.
