MindsEye’s launch has certainly stirred up controversy, marking a challenging start for IO Interactive’s first third-party game. The game has been met with poor sales and a Mostly Negative rating on Steam, prompting layoffs at developer Build a Rocket Boy.

Amidst the turmoil, accusations have arisen from its co-CEOs, with Leslie Benzies attributing the game’s struggles to “internal and external saboteurs.” Similarly, Mark Gerhard’s comments in a recent Discord discussion suggested that negative feedback might have been orchestrated by someone with financial backing.

Given this difficult context, IOI’s CEO, Hakan Abrak, appears cautious about future collaborations. In a recent interview with IGN, he described the game’s reception as “tough.”

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Despite the fallout, Abrak mentions that IOI will continue to publish its own games internally, but whether the studio will partner with others remains uncertain. He honors the potential Build a Rocket Boy has, stating they are striving to turn their fortunes around.