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Build a Rocket Boy Plans ‘Blacklist’ Update to Share Claimed MindsEye Sabotage Evidence

The studio turns to an in-game reveal to shape its case following a disastrous 2025 launch.

Overview

  • The CEO, in a Wednesday interview, said UK and US authorities are assisting an investigation into alleged sabotage and that a new mission called Blacklist will share some evidence with players.
  • The update will add a playable female character, and the studio says it is preparing a broader multiplayer refresh for the struggling shooter.
  • Build a Rocket Boy has taken over publishing after ending its deal with IO Interactive last month, and reporting suggests Blacklist may reuse content from the now‑cancelled Hitman crossover.
  • Another round of redundancies began two weeks ago, with the company confirming further cuts as it reduces headcount from prior levels reported in the hundreds.
  • MindsEye launched in June 2025 with severe bugs, rare PlayStation refunds, and some of the year’s lowest Metacritic scores, and industry outlets note the studio has not publicly released corroborating evidence for its sabotage claims.