Build Rocket Boy with IO Interactive Parts MindsEye Developer

IO Interactive has officially parted ways with Build A Rocket Boy, the developer of the controversial 2025 action-adventure game. MindsEye. In a new press release, the studio behind Iconic Hitman The franchise confirmed earlier rumors that it has transferred all the publishing rights for March 16. MindsEye to build Rocket Boy, making the developer the sole publisher of the title.

Originally published by IO Interactive, MindsEye became the worst-reviewed game of 2025, prompting PlayStation to issue refunds to players due to performance issues and bugs present in the title, something the company rarely does. Despite MindsEye Led by former Rockstar North president Leslie Benzies, Build A Rocket Boy's first title was a major failure for the studio, as both critics and players blasted the weak story, lifeless world, outdated gameplay, bugs, and more.

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IO Interactive transfers MindsEye publishing rights to build Rocket Boy

Almost a year has passed since it started MindsEyeThe game's publisher, IO Interactive, has officially parted ways with developer Build A Rocket Boy. This confirms Insider Gaming's previous report from back in January, and also comes after IO Interactive's CEO admitted that games from other studios may be published later. MindsEyeCatastrophic launch. Now, in a new press release, the company has confirmed that all publishing rights have been transferred to the game's development studio, Build A Rocket Boy, as of March 16. “Involvement of IOI Partners. MindsEye“E ends, excluding any necessary transitional actions, requiring the transfer of publisher-of-record status to Build a Rocket Boy,” the press release said.

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For those stuck with MindsEye Last year, the split of IO Interactive and Build a Rocket Boy, unfortunately, meant that the planned Hitman support for MindsEye has also been cancelled. The Hitman The studio said in a press release that the planned crossover event, which was first revealed in June 2025, “will no longer be released.” It's unclear if Build A Rocket Boy intends to repurpose the material into separate content or if it's still in development. The IO's statement notes this MindsEye The development studio plans to work with other partners for separate projects in the future, suggesting more content is still being planned.

Build A Rocket Boy recently announced further cuts at the studio this month, as CEO Mark Gerhard said the company had made the “painful decision” to make more redundancies. The executive then revealed that the studio was working with outside partners and legal counsel to investigate “criminal activity.” MindsEye. Gerhard now claims there is “overwhelming evidence” of organized espionage and corporate sabotage that has a negative impact. MindsEye.

The remaining developers on Build a Rocket Boy continued to support the project despite the second round of layoffs. MindsEye With new updates and content. In February, the title aimed to make a fresh start with a new update for the controversial title, a brand refresh and “another step forward in overall polish”. The patch focused on smoothing campaign flow, making objectives easier to follow, and continuing to refine AI behavior. No official word yet on when the next update will be MindsEye will be issued.