Former Grand Theft Auto Developer's Studio, Build A Rocket Boy, Enters Administration
Build A Rocket Boy, the Edinburgh-based video game studio established by Leslie Benzies, the former lead developer of the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, has formally entered administration. The move comes after the studio's inaugural game, Everywhere, failed to secure commercial viability, prompting significant financial difficulties.
Documents filed with Companies House confirm the appointment of administrators to oversee the company's financial restructuring or liquidation. The studio had garnered substantial investment since its inception in 2016, with aspirations to develop a new generation of open-world gaming experiences. Benzies, a pivotal figure in the creation of several Grand Theft Auto titles at Rockstar North, had attracted considerable industry attention to his new venture.
The administration process will now determine the fate of Build A Rocket Boy's assets and intellectual property, as well as the employment status of its workforce. This situation underscores the precarious nature of the video game industry, even for studios founded by individuals with a track record of considerable success.
