MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy may be closing down, according to reports
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Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the narrative adventure BARB, appears to be shutting down based on farewell messages posted by multiple staff members across social media in recent hours. An HR representative indicated he is seeking new employment while committing to support the project through completion, suggesting the closure may still be in process rather than finalized. The studio's status remains unconfirmed by official announcement.
- Multiple Build a Rocket Boy employees have posted goodbye messages on social media within the last day.
- An HR staffer confirmed he's job-hunting but pledged to remain with BARB until the game ships.
- No official statement from the studio has been released regarding its operational status.
Narrative indie projects depend on stable teams; staff departures signal potential development turbulence for BARB and raise questions about MindsEye's portfolio stability.
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