MindsEye is moving forward with Hotfix #2 after a launch that became one of the year's most criticized releases.
PC players got the update earlier, but Xbox and PlayStation users must wait a little longer due to platform-specific certification requirements.
This patch means more than just fixing bugs for Build a Rocket Boy’s devs.
It is part of a larger attempt to fix a project that collapsed under the pressure of demanding expectations and technical faults.
What Made MindsEye One of 2025’s Most Troubled Releases?
MindsEye’s release was plagued by player frustration, as clips showing critical bugs, crashes, and odd visual errors spread widely online.
The negative response grew so strong that PlayStation began refunding customers, something rarely done and often compared to disasters like Cyberpunk 2077.
After the controversy, the devs admitted being “heartbroken,” accepted players’ criticism, and pledged to improve the game.
What’s Included in MindsEye’s Second Major Patch?
Hotfix #2 brings essential fixes to boost stability and squash ongoing bugs.
Improvements in CPU, GPU, and memory usage target the top reasons for crashes and laggy gameplay.
Several glitches have been resolved, including the “Doxxed” mission failing mid-cinematic and invisible walls stopping players in “A New Companion 1.”
Visual and physics fixes include making the Red Sky Car indestructible during cutscenes, adjusting tire animations when motion blur is turned off, and preventing male character models from deforming weirdly upon vehicle collisions.
Behind-the-scenes updates address overlapping weapons, boost enemy drone visuals for better precision, and correct AI weapon handling.
PC players will get warnings if their AMD CPUs aren’t using a Windows version optimized for branch prediction, and devs can now freely move the editor camera through static objects to debug more easily.
Is It Enough to Turn Things Around?
MindsEye’s updates haven’t made much of a dent — it’s still sitting at a painful 28 on PS5 and 36 on PC on Metacritic, making it one of 2025’s biggest flops.
Steam reviews aren’t looking good either, with only about 37% of nearly 1,800 players rating it positively. Although the patches are a good sign, launch week’s problems have already made a lasting impression, and plenty of players aren’t ready to jump back in.
Build a Rocket Boy says more updates are on the way and promises to keep players in the loop from now on. Only time will tell if that promise brings enough change to fix MindsEye’s reputation. For now, Hotfix #2 marks a small yet essential step on the journey to redemption.
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