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MindsEye Launch Plagued by Optimization Failures as Sony Offers Refunds

Build a Rocket Boy is rushing patches following PS5 refund requests over unmet 60fps performance on Pro consoles.

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Overview

  • Sony is granting PS5 owners refunds for MindsEye purchases after players highlight failures to achieve the advertised 60fps Pro-Enhanced mode.
  • Gamers report severe frame rate caps and high PC requirements that leave the action-adventure title struggling even with DLSS and Frame Generation.
  • Build a Rocket Boy posted a performance update on its subreddit promising round-the-clock work on patches to improve optimization.
  • Two executives exited the studio days before launch, with unverified claims of a coordinated smear campaign surfacing.
  • Major outlets did not receive review codes before release and several sponsored streams were pulled or derailed by bugs and glitches.