The head of MindsEye blames "internal and external saboteurs" for the game and studio's current troubles. Discover more about the CEO's remarks and what lies ahead for the project.
MindsEye Faces Ongoing Challenges Following Troubled Release
Strategy for a Relaunch
Leslie Benzies, CEO of MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) and former President of Rockstar North, intends to steer the studio toward a recovery and officially relaunch the game. As IGN reported on July 4, Benzies discussed the ongoing issues with his team during a video conference on July 2.
Benzies stated their objective is to rebound and re-release MindsEye after its problematic debut. The development team has pledged to work "around the clock" to resolve performance problems and bugs that have affected players since launch.
Earlier this week, BARB deployed Update #3 as part of its ongoing effort to stabilize the game. In a June 30 post on X (formerly Twitter), the studio confirmed the update was live for consoles, with a PC version to follow. The announcement noted, "We've analyzed hundreds of hours of gameplay and reviewed player feedback from various sources to address critical issues and enhance the experience for console players."
In addition to the immediate fixes, the developers are committed to fulfilling the game's ambitious roadmap, featuring new missions, collaborations, a multiplayer mode, and more, scheduled to roll out in the coming months. However, the studio's ability to deliver on these promises remains uncertain given the game's difficult launch.
Despite several post-launch updates from BARB, the community remains largely disengaged from the glitch-ridden shooter. According to current SteamDB data, MindsEye has only 19 active players. The game has garnered "Mostly Negative" reviews on Steam and holds a Metacritic score of 38.
Here at Game8, we awarded MindsEye a score of 46 out of 100, citing its buggy, unoptimized, and underwhelming state. Though published by IO Interactive with high expectations, the game suffered from significant performance problems and required more development time to refine its core features and mechanics. For our complete evaluation, read our full review below!
