MindsEye has officially launched a new patch, highlighting the developer’s commitment to further improving the game. Update 4 dropped on September 5, months after the game’s rough release back in June. While it only focuses on minor issues, the patch marks the latest step in addressing multiple player concerns.
Early Trouble and Studio Response
Players reported bugs, crashes, poor optimization, and a lackluster AI after the launch of MindsEye.
Due to the issues, IGN said that many users submitted refund requests and gave negative feedback. At the same time, promotional streams were cancelled. The concurrent Steam player count also fell to near single digits. As a result of the flopped release, developer Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) placed over 100 employees at risk of redundancy. The rocky release turned into a serious internal problem. And the creators admitted to being heartbroken.
What Update 4 Delivers
The update brings significant improvements. One of which is performance and visual upgrades. PC Gamer reported that the developers optimized game architecture, assets, shaders, and collisions. It also removed ambient rubbish to enhance frame rates. BARB even managed CPU load by refining cutscene visual effects.
Likewise, Patch 4 includes gameplay and environmental advances. Now, trailer tanks in Free Roam explode when shot. MindsEye will also have a better aim assist to focus on enemies in vehicle turrets.
As part of the changes, the studio is introducing an option to skip cinematics and is improving UI reliability. The modifications in the gameplay flow and dropdown menu contribute to an enhanced user experience.
NPC behavior feels more natural. Ambient and civilian animations are smoother. And audio across scenarios is polished.
For PC creators using Builds.MindsEye, the patch adds a “Player Content” and a “Curated Content” tile to separate content types. Similarly, it upgrades tools such as logic nodes and more.
Can MindsEye Still Make a Comeback?
Uncertainty and player skepticism remain despite the latest update. PC Gamer said that the patches only resulted in a light bump in player count. It is far from a success. Still, the consistent effort to fix the game and tease future improvements provides hope. If BARB follows through with more effective updates, it may rebuild community trust. Likewise, that may help MindsEye find a second life.
As of now, update 5 is already in the works. It is also expected to bring larger changes in performance, AI system, and combat. Meanwhile, update 4 of MindsEye is now available across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. To see full patch notes, visit IGN.Â
