MindsEye Dev Rolls Out First Hotfix to Fix Launch Performance Issues
▼ Summary
– MindsEye released its first emergency hotfix to address performance issues following a troubled launch, with updates on PC, PS5, and Xbox coming soon.
– Developer Build A Rocket Boy apologized for the game’s problems, including performance issues, glitches, and AI behavior, and promised ongoing patches.
– The hotfix includes CPU/GPU optimizations, memory leak fixes, difficulty adjustments for mini-games, and new PC-specific warnings for crash-prone hardware.
– Build A Rocket Boy plans further updates by end of June, including performance improvements, difficulty rebalancing, and AI fixes.
– Despite efforts, the game’s Steam player count has dropped sharply since launch, with a low concurrent player count and mixed reviews.
MindsEye’s rocky launch has prompted developer Build A Rocket Boy to release its first critical hotfix, targeting widespread performance issues that plagued players since release. The studio acknowledged the problems in a recent statement, expressing disappointment over the technical hurdles that overshadowed the game’s debut.
The initial patch, now live on PC and PlayStation 5 with Xbox versions coming soon, focuses on optimizing CPU and GPU performance while addressing memory leaks responsible for frequent crashes. Players can expect smoother gameplay, adjusted difficulty in certain mini-games, and new visual customization options, including the ability to tweak Depth of Field settings. PC users also receive alerts if their systems lack Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling, a feature tied to stability.
Beyond immediate fixes, the team outlined a roadmap for further improvements by late June, promising AI behavior refinements, animation fixes, and rebalanced difficulty modes. However, skepticism remains about whether these efforts can revive player interest. Steam metrics reveal a sharp decline in concurrent users, with peak numbers dropping from over 3,300 at launch to fewer than 500 recently. User reviews currently sit at a “mixed” rating, reflecting lingering frustrations.
Build A Rocket Boy emphasized its commitment to transparency, vowing frequent updates as it works to stabilize the experience. The studio’s reputation hangs in the balance, especially given its high-profile leadership under former Rockstar North veteran Leslie Benzies. Whether MindsEye can recover from its troubled start depends heavily on how quickly and effectively these patches address core complaints.
For now, players are advised to install the latest update while awaiting more substantial fixes in the coming weeks. The developer’s responsiveness, or lack thereof, could determine the game’s long-term viability in an increasingly competitive market.
(Source: IGN)
