June 11th 2025.
It's been a strange time for MindsEye, the highly anticipated new third person action game from one of the biggest developers in the GTA franchise. Despite its release, it has been facing a number of issues and bugs that have dampened its launch.
Releasing a brand new IP at the same time as the launch of the Switch 2 and during the not-E3 season of preview showcases may not have been the wisest choice for MindsEye. It seems that the troubled release has been plagued with more than just one problem.
Developed by Build A Rocket Boy, MindsEye was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on Tuesday, June 10th. However, as you may have noticed, there are no reviews available at the moment. This is because no outlets have received a review copy yet.
While publishers are not obligated to provide review copies, it can sometimes indicate that they are not confident in the final product and want to avoid negative press. While we reserve our judgement for the full review, it's safe to say that the game's launch has not gone smoothly for those who have already purchased it.
On Steam, the game has received a 'mixed' average rating based on over 800 reviews, with many players reporting performance issues and high system requirements. These issues have also been captured in video clips on social media, showcasing problems such as stuttering, falling through the floor, distorted faces, floating characters, and crashes.
One user on X wrote, "They really should have delayed MindsEye. I was playing it and suddenly it crashed, and my save data got corrupted." Another user commented, "MindsEye is a complete technical DISASTER. Avoid this game at all costs."
Following the game's launch, Build A Rocket Boy has promised to improve performance on all platforms. A statement from the company reads, "We understand that the current minimum system requirements are very high, but our team is working tirelessly to improve performance on mainstream hardware and consoles by incorporating performance improvements from Unreal Engine V5.6. We will provide an update on timing for patch 3, including these improvements, within the next 24 hours."
Prior to its launch, MindsEye had a strange aura around it. When negative previews started to circulate online last month, co-CEO Mark Gerhard claimed that those who reacted negatively to the game were being funded by an unnamed "someone."
In a response on Discord, Gerhard stated, "I just said that there is a concerted effort by some people who don't want to see Leslie [Benzies] or Build A Rocket Boy succeed, and are making an effort to trash the game and the studio. It's pretty easy to see the bots and the repeated replies to any content that we put out."
Many have interpreted this as a reference to Rockstar Games and/or Take-Two Interactive. Leslie Benzies, the co-founder of Build A Rocket Boy, was previously a lead developer on the GTA series and former president of Rockstar North. He left Rockstar in 2016 and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming he was wrongfully dismissed and owed unpaid royalties. The case was settled in February 2019, with details undisclosed.
MindsEye is the studio's first game, but Build A Rocket Boy had previously announced a massively multiplayer online title called Everywhere, which has been described as an adult version of Roblox. While MindsEye was originally intended to be a part of Everywhere, it has now become its own separate entity with its own creation suite, called Play.MindsEye and Build.MindsEye.
However, in an interview with VGC, the developers have assured that Everywhere will reappear in the future. "MindsEye is definitely the thing that people should be focusing on," said assistant game director Adam Whiting. "But we haven't forgotten about Everywhere, it will re-emerge."
Only time will tell if MindsEye can overcome its initial launch issues. For now, you can expect our full review in the coming weeks.
Despite its troubled launch, MindsEye has still managed to capture the attention of players with its creepy bugs and glitches. Some players have even shared their experiences on social media, including one user who compared a bug to the infamous glitches in Assassin's Creed Unity.
All in all, it seems that MindsEye has faced a rocky start, but with the promise of improvements and a potential return of Everywhere, there may be hope for this new IP. We'll continue to keep an eye on this game and provide updates as they come. In the meantime, feel free to email us, leave a comment, or follow us on Twitter for more gaming news and updates. And don't forget to sign up for our GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, including the latest reviews and more, delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday morning.
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