MindsEye's Third Major Update Addresses Critical Issues on Consoles

2025-07-01 05:24:21

MindsEye has rolled out its third substantial update within three weeks for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players, while PC users await a delayed version due to optimization requirements. This maintenance patch follows the game's troubled launch on June 10, which drew widespread criticism for technical shortcomings.

Developed by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies' studio Build a Rocket Boy, MindsEye initially generated significant anticipation when announced in 2023. However, its quiet release with minimal marketing was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, primarily due to game-breaking bugs and performance issues. The situation became so severe that PlayStation Store offered refunds, reminiscent of Cyberpunk 2077's controversial debut.

MindsEye Releases Update 3

The latest update (Version 3) brings substantial improvements across multiple areas:

Stability Enhancements: Reduced crashes during extended play sessions and complex combat scenarios
Gameplay Balancing: Increased AI accuracy across all difficulty levels for more challenging encounters
Animation Refinements: Smoother transitions for life scenes and improved vehicle behavior on slopes
Technical Fixes: Resolved progression-blocking bugs and platform-specific issues like inaccurate shadows on PS5

Notably, the update addresses numerous specific gameplay problems, including:

NPCs dying immediately after exiting vehicles
Mission progression blockers in key story sequences
Xbox-specific vibration feedback issues during drone flights
Various AI behavior anomalies during combat

The development team continues working on the PC version, which requires additional optimization before receiving Update 3. This staggered release approach follows Build a Rocket Boy's recent workforce reduction announcement on June 23, raising questions about future update schedules and the rumored sequel's development timeline.