IO Interactive has officially cut ties with Build a Rocket Boy after the disastrous launch of MindsEye on PS5. As of March 16, 2026, all publishing rights and duties shift back to the developer. The move also kills a planned crossover mission between Hitman and MindsEye, which had been in the works for months.
This is a hard reset for MindsEye players. The game’s launch last summer was a mess, with technical issues, negative reviews, and a reputation that never recovered. The loss of IO Interactive as publisher means Build a Rocket Boy is now on its own to support the game, fix bugs, and attempt any kind of comeback. If you were holding out hope for the Hitman crossover, you can officially let it go-that mission is cancelled.
What this means for players
For anyone who bought MindsEye or followed its rocky rollout, this handoff is a big deal. Publisher changes can delay updates, disrupt support, and leave players in limbo. With Build a Rocket Boy facing recent layoffs and internal turmoil, the odds of a dramatic turnaround look slim. The CEO has floated theories about a targeted attack tanking the game’s launch, but there’s no hard evidence-just a lot of frustration from the community.
Speculation: With IO Interactive out, don’t expect new content or major fixes anytime soon. The studio’s focus will likely be on damage control and basic maintenance, not ambitious updates.
Cancelled crossover: Hitman x MindsEye is dead
The planned Hitman and MindsEye crossover was supposed to inject new life into both games. That’s now scrapped. For fans of either franchise, this is a clear signal: the partnership is over, and the experiment failed.
The bottom line
- MindsEye support is now solely in Build a Rocket Boy’s hands.
- The Hitman crossover is cancelled for good.
- Future updates or fixes are uncertain, given the developer’s recent layoffs and reputation issues.
If you’re still playing MindsEye, brace for a bumpy ride. For everyone else, this is a cautionary tale about high-profile launches gone wrong and partnerships that don’t survive the fallout.