Leslie Benzies, creator of GTA, is reportedly pointing fingers at “internal and external saboteurs” following the disastrous launch of MindsEye, his first major project at Build a Rocket Boy. IGN reports Benzies made these allegations during a private call with staff, amid rumors of impending layoffs that could impact around 100 of the studio’s 300 employees.

🚨 Behind the Collapse of MindsEye

• The ambitious third-person action shooter released in June faced harsh criticism due to significant technical and performance issues.

• Now ranks as the lowest-rated game of the year on Metacritic.

• Pre-launch drama saw senior executives exit and public disapproval from the game’s lead actor.

🛠️ Studio’s Next Steps

• Benzies reportedly promised employees a major effort to fix and relaunch MindsEye, echoing the turnaround strategy used by Cyberpunk 2077.

• No updates or patches have arrived yet, intensifying doubts about the future of the game.

The controversial statements and possible layoffs hint at deeper turmoil within Build a Rocket Boy as Benzies tries to salvage his studio’s reputation.

Stay tuned to Hyped4 for further updates and industry reactions.