Today, I had the pleasure of speaking directly with Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard, CEOs of Build A Rocket Boy.
After those conversations I honestly feel much more reassured about the future of both the games and the studio.
They answered many of the questions that all of us in the community have been asking for months, and over the next few days I’ll be sharing clips and more information from our conversations.
These past few weeks have obviously been incredibly difficult, especially for the people who have left the studio, and I don’t want that to be forgotten or ignored. They know mistakes were made, and they’re not ignoring that. With a smaller team, a clearer focus, and much more attention being paid to community feedback, I genuinely believe things can improve from here.
There’s still a long road ahead, but for the first time in a while, I’m feeling optimistic again about where Build A Rocket Boy, EVERYWHERE (yes, EV!) and MindsEye could go next.
Hey everyone! ❤️
The conversation with Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard is finally live.
We talked about MindsEye, the future of the game, communication with the community, EVERYWHERE, Arcadia, the team’s vision moving forward, and a lot of the questions people have been asking over the past few months.
Massive thanks to both of them for taking the time to sit down and openly discuss everything with us.
Link below ⤵️
One of the new modes coming to EVERYWHERE once the platform is available again is something called “Grenade Football” ⚽️
It’s a 5v5 football mode where the ball is blasted and passed around using grenade launchers.
The gameplay I got to see looked surprisingly competitive, fast paced and honestly hilarious in the best way possible.
Could easily become one of the community’s favourite
Here's some screenshots ⤵️
One of the biggest questions from the community was whether the original vision for EVERYWHERE is still alive.
Custom avatars, Utropia, the districts...
I asked Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard directly about it ⤵️
Blacklisted is now LIVE on all platforms! 🚀
The update is rolling out now, you'll find a 11.5GB patch on Steam!
Let us know what you think about the update below 👇
The new mission for MindsEye arrives on APRIL 28th!
You will be in the role of Julia Black, a world-class assassin sent to Redrock City 🔪
Infiltration, sabotage and espionage in a new MindsEye mission.
Here’s a quick look at what’s been confirmed over the past month for what’s coming next! ⤵️
- BARB is now self-publishing, meaning more control over their roadmap.
- Multiplayer is coming to both PC and consoles, with CROSSPLAY support.
- Blacklisted mission coming very soon.
- FREE ROAM is returning, improved.
- UGC is coming to consoles.
- The team is working on a PERFORMANCE MODE for consoles.
- EVERYWHERE is still alive, according to Mark Gerhard.
- Leslie Benzies is back in the studio!
Huge news for Build A Rocket Boy and MindsEye!
What's coming? ⤵️
- MULTIPLAYER RACES
Multiplayer is coming to ARCADIA. Multiplayer Races will let players compete head-to-head in competitive racing.
- ARCADIA Race Builder for Console and PC
Console players will be able to build their own single and multiplayer racing games.
- BLACKLISTED
Step into the role of Julia Black, a world-class assassin on a mission to Redrock City to eliminate two key targets. Working for Meridian, an agency under pressure from both outside forces and internal threats, every move carries risk. Infiltrate a criminal network, sabotage a deadly deal, and uncover the truth in a story driven by espionage, deception, and precision.
- MORE ARCADIA CONTENT
In addition, Console Players will soon be able to access the library of player-made games the PC community has already created. It is the first time this part of ARCADIA is available to everyone.
There is more coming in 2026 that BARB is not ready to talk about just yet. They will share things as they get closer.