Developer Build A Rocket Boy is assuming sole publishing responsibilities of MindsEye going forward, with its publishing collaboration with IO Interactive having officially coming to an end.
It had previously been reported that Build A Rocket Boy was looking to cut tie with IO Interactive, but it’s only now that we have received confirmed that is indeed the case. As a result of the decision, the planned Hitman mission is no longer going ahead as expected. Here’s the official statement:
IOI Partners’ involvement with MindsEye comes to an end, except for any essential transitional functions required to transfer publisher-of-record status to Build A Rocket Boy. Build A Rocket Boy will assume sole publishing responsibilities going forward, ensuring continuity for the MindsEye community and all partners. IOI Partners and BARB are coordinating closely to ensure a seamless transition over the coming weeks.
In light of this separation, the Hitman mission announced in June 2025, planned as a crossover event within MindsEye, will no longer be released. However, BARB plans on working with partners on other projects in the future. Both IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy recognize the anticipation this collaboration generated among the community and express their appreciation for the support shown by the players.
Build A Rocket Boy revealed earlier this month that it had suffered a number of layoffs at the company, with co-CEO Mark Gerhard adding that the studio is working with external partners to investigate “criminal activity” that surrounded the launch of MindsEye back in June 2025.
