Reports say MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy has laid off around 170 employees, following another round of cuts after its launch. Rock Paper Shotgun reports the studio had roughly 250 staff remaining before this round and that the layoffs reduce the workforce to about 80 people. Eurogamer similarly reports that around 170 roles are affected in the past week. Engadget also states that approximately 170 positions are impacted.

The reports connect the layoffs to a recently released in-game mission within the story campaign. Rock Paper Shotgun describes the mission’s content as alluding to alleged “sabotage” surrounding the game’s production and release. Eurogamer notes that the latest update is inspired by an alleged sabotage narrative linked to the broader controversy around the project.

None of the outlets provide direct confirmation from the company in the excerpts shared, and the reports frame the developments as “reportedly” related to the studio’s current staffing and the timing of the in-game update.