If you’re playing MindsEye and notice that the depth of field effect is causing blurriness or impacting performance, you can easily disable it by tweaking a game file. This quick guide will walk you through the process step by step.
Steps to Disable Depth of Field in MindsEye
- Locate the Game Configuration Folder
- Open File Explorer and navigate to:
C:\Users\YOUR_USER_NAME\AppData\Local\MindsEye\Saved\Config\Windows - (Replace “YOUR_USER_NAME” with your actual Windows username.)
- Open File Explorer and navigate to:
- Find the Game Settings File
- Look for the file named GameUserSettings.ini and open it with a text editor (e.g., Notepad).
- Modify the Depth of Field Setting
- Press Ctrl + F to search for:
bDepthOfFieldEnabled= - Change the value from True to False:
bDepthOfFieldEnabled=False - Save the file (Ctrl + S) and close it.
- Press Ctrl + F to search for:
- Restart the Game
- Launch MindsEye again to see the changes take effect.
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Tips for a Smooth Experience
- Backup the File: Before making changes, copy GameUserSettings.ini to another folder in case you need to restore it.
- Read-Only Mode: Ensure the file isn’t set to “Read-Only” (right-click > Properties > uncheck “Read-Only” if needed).
- Performance Boost: Disabling depth of field can improve FPS, especially on lower-end systems.
Final Thoughts
And that’s it! Now you can enjoy MindsEye without the distracting blur effect. Did this tweak help your gameplay? Let us know in the comments if you’d like more optimization tips! Happy gaming!