CEO of Build a Rocket Boy Addresses End of Publishing Deal with IOI Partners

Build a Rocket Boy's CEO, Mark Gerhard, has spoken out about the termination of the studio's publishing agreement with IOI Partners, emphasizing the benefits of being an independent studio. In an interview with GamesBeat, Gerhard stated that taking on full publishing responsibilities for MindsEye will allow the studio to reprice the game, making it more accessible to players. This move will provide significant value to the gaming community, as the studio continues to invest in the game and engage with players. The decision to end the publishing agreement with IOI Partners was made last month, resulting in the cancellation of a planned collaboration between Hitman and MindsEye. However, Gerhard revealed that a new mission in MindsEye's multiplayer update will share evidence related to the alleged corporate sabotage that the studio claims occurred during the game's launch. Gerhard confirmed that a thorough investigation has been conducted, and evidence has been shared with authorities in both the UK and US. The studio is now leaving the matter in the hands of the authorities, who will handle the investigation and any subsequent actions. Gerhard expressed his belief that there was a deliberate effort to sabotage the game, with some individuals attempting to create a negative narrative around the product. This has led to the studio working with their legal team to address the issue. Additionally, Gerhard confirmed that layoffs have continued at the studio, with another round of redundancies beginning two weeks ago. These layoffs are a result of the challenging launch of MindsEye and are intended to ensure the long-term future of the company and its projects.