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MindsEye previews draw fire for bugs and mechanics as studio alleges paid negativity

Build a Rocket Boy co-CEO blames a financed bot campaign for preview backlash, defending the open-world shooter ahead of its June 10 release

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MindsEye third person shooter action game
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Overview

  • MindsEye is scheduled to launch on June 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC at $59.99, with a Deluxe Edition including a Premium Pass and exclusive content.
  • Early hands-on previews have criticized MindsEye for buggy performance, stiff driving mechanics and shallow combat depth.
  • Co-CEO Mark Gerhard has asserted that a ‘concerted effort’ financed negative reactions through bot farms targeting the game and the studio.
  • Developed by Build a Rocket Boy under former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies, MindsEye features an open-world campaign and a proprietary Game Creation System for user-generated missions.
  • A post-launch roadmap promises monthly updates, starting with new missions in summer, a multiplayer mode in fall and expanded free-roam content in winter.