In the long tradition of creative ventures that stumble before they find their footing, Build a Rocket Boy has released a new update and lowered the price of MindsEye, hoping to trace the arc of Cyberpunk 2077's unlikely rehabilitation. The studio, founded by former Rockstar North head Leslie Benzies after a bitter legal departure, launched MindsEye in 2025 to critical failure and has since faced not only player indifference but allegations of employee surveillance from within its own walls. The Blacklisted update — featuring an assassin dismantling a conspiracy from inside a company — arrives
IGN Nordic
· Apr 28, 2026
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· 2 min read
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MindsEye Launches Blacklisted Update and Price Cut in Redemption Bid
MindsEye staff sued Build a Rocket Boy after company bosses allegedly installed secret surveillance software on employee devices.
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Bias & Framing
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Straightforward gaming news coverage with mild skeptical framing; 'redemption bid' language implies doubt about success without overt bias.
Bias Direction
center
Confidence
MED
Skeptical framing through comparative references (Cyberpunk 2077 comeback) and qualifiers like 'seemingly hoping,' positioning the developer's efforts as uncertain or aspirational rather than credible.
redemption bid
troubled launch
comeback has begun
subtext here is on the nose
on the nose
surveillance allegations
seemingly hoping
Player/consumer reception of the update and price cut
Independent assessment of game quality improvements since launch
IO Interactive's stated reasons for pulling out of the Hitman crossover
Employee perspectives on the alleged surveillance allegations mentioned in summary
Financial context of whether the price cut reflects market failure or strategic repositioning
Geopolitical Impact
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Economic Lens
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MindsEye price cut to $34.99 and Blacklisted update signal distressed asset recovery strategy in gaming sector amid reputational and operational challenges.
Market Signal
bearish
Confidence
MED
Video game publishing and development
Digital entertainment retail
User-generated content platforms
Interactive media licensing
Consumers benefit from a ~30% price reduction on the base game, lowering barrier to entry. However, ongoing reputational issues and uncertain long-term support may deter new buyers despite the discount.
Employee surveillance allegations could attract labor regulatory scrutiny. The IO Interactive partnership collapse may signal broader contractual risk concerns in co-publishing agreements within the gaming industry.