Build A Rocket Boy Announces Layoffs Across Multiple Departments

The studio, founded by former 'Grand Theft Auto' producer Leslie Benzies, faces layoffs weeks after securing $110 million in funding.

Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, has announced layoffs affecting multiple departments including art, QA, and publishing.
The layoffs come just weeks after the studio raised $110 million in a Series D funding round.
Affected employees are spread across the company's three studios in Edinburgh, Budapest, and Montpellier.
Build A Rocket Boy is currently working on two titles: 'Everywhere' and 'Mindseye', both of which are in production.
The gaming industry continues to face a wave of layoffs, with over 6,000 job cuts announced in 2024 so far.