Build A Rocket Boy CEO Claims "Overwhelming Evidence" Of Corporate Sabotage As Studio Announces Fresh Layoffs

Build A Rocket Boy has confirmed a new round of layoffs at the studio while co-CEO Mark Gerhard continues to insist that the troubled launch of MindsEye was the result of criminal activity targeting the company.

In a statement posted to LinkedIn on March 4th, 2026, Gerhard claimed the studio now possesses "overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage" affecting MindsEye's release. The co-CEO stated that the company has been working with external partners and legal advisors to investigate what he describes as "criminal activity that took place around our launch."

"That work has taken far longer than expected, but it has now resulted in overwhelming evidence of organized espionage and corporate sabotage affecting MindsEye," Gerhard wrote. "Because this matter is moving toward prosecution, we cannot share the full details publicly yet."

This marks the second time Gerhard has publicly blamed external forces for MindsEye's poor reception. Prior to the game's launch in 2025, the co-CEO cited a "concerted effort" to trash the game, though he has not named any specific parties he believes are responsible for the alleged sabotage.

The renewed claims come as Build A Rocket Boy announces another wave of redundancies at the studio. This represents at least the second round of layoffs since MindsEye's launch, which was widely regarded as disastrous by industry observers. The statement did not specify how many employees would be affected by the latest cuts.

Despite the game's troubled reception, developers at Build A Rocket Boy have reportedly spent recent months attempting to salvage MindsEye. The team has been working to address what didn't work at launch while expanding on elements that resonated with players, though many in the gaming community have moved on from the title following its initial problems.

Gerhard's remarks have drawn criticism from other figures in the gaming industry, who have publicly rebuked the CEO's continued focus on alleged sabotage rather than acknowledging potential issues with the game itself or its development process.

MindsEye represented Build A Rocket Boy's debut title, making its troubled launch particularly significant for the studio. The game's poor performance has clearly had lasting consequences for the company, with multiple rounds of layoffs now affecting the development team that spent years working on the project.

The co-CEO's insistence on external interference as the primary cause of MindsEye's struggles remains controversial within the industry. While Gerhard claims the matter is progressing toward prosecution, no further details about the alleged espionage or sabotage have been made public, and no charges have been announced.

The timing of the layoff announcement alongside the renewed sabotage claims has raised questions about the studio's future direction. With staff reductions ongoing and the company's first major release failing to meet expectations, Build A Rocket Boy faces an uncertain path forward.

As the company indicates legal proceedings may be forthcoming, the gaming community awaits concrete evidence to support the serious allegations Gerhard has made. Until such details emerge, the claims remain unsubstantiated, and the true reasons behind MindsEye's troubled launch continue to be a matter of debate within the industry.

The affected employees join a growing number of gaming industry workers who have lost their positions in recent years, as studios across the sector continue to face economic pressures and shifting market conditions. For those at Build A Rocket Boy, the layoffs come after years of work on a project that failed to achieve its intended success, regardless of the reasons behind that failure.