MindsEye has the primary in a sequence of emergency hotfixes designed to enhance the efficiency of the sport amid what has been a disastrous launch.
Yesterday, embattled developer Construct A Rocket Boy stated it was “heartbroken” over the problems gamers had confronted with the lately launched recreation, and promised to launch a sequence of patches to repair the numerous efficiency issues, glitches, and AI conduct points.
All of the whereas, MindsEye’s troubled launch noticed the developer cancel sponsored streams, and studies of gamers securing refunds, even from the usually cussed Sony.
Hotfix #1 is out now on PC (5.7GB) and PS5 (2GB), with Xbox Series X and S (4GB) to observe, Construct A Rocket Boy stated in a submit on Discord that additionally included patch notes.
“At present we’ve deployed Hotfix #1 tasked on an expedited timeline as the primary in a sequence of patches geared toward addressing your suggestions and enhancing the sport expertise,” it stated.
Throughout all platforms, the hotfix goals to implement CPU and GPU efficiency enhancements and reminiscence optimizations. It additionally reduces the problem for the CPR mini-game, provides a brand new setting to disable or modify Depth of Discipline, and fixes lacking controls in the MineHunter and Run Dungeon mini-games.
On PC, there are new pop-up warnings for PCs which have {Hardware} Accelerated GPU Scheduling disabled, and PCs with CPUs which have potential crash points.
Construct A Rocket Boy stated this patch additionally fixes the reminiscence leak subject that had been inflicting most crashes reported by gamers. “Performance optimisation is our primary focus and an ongoing dedication that can take additional time,” it added.
“We’ll proceed to present frequent and clear updates. Our workforce is dedicated to do the whole lot potential to urgently motion your suggestions,” Construct A Rocket Boy stated.
Construct A Rocket Boy has stated that by the top of June, gamers can count on ongoing efficiency and stability enhancements, a rebalanced ‘laborious’ issue setting, animation fixes, and AI enhancements.
The query is whether or not the developer, which was based by former Rockstar North chief Leslie Benzies, can flip MindsEye round. On Steam, which doesn’t paint the entire image of MindsEye’s present reputation, the sport hit a peak concurrent participant rely of 3,302 on launch, however had a 24-hour peak of simply 786 gamers. On the time of this text’s publication, 435 folks have been taking part in on Steam, with a ‘blended’ person evaluation score.
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