Immersive Techno-Thriller Unveiled: Grand Theft Auto Lead Designer's 'MindsEye'

Leslie Benzies, the mastermind behind Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption, unveils his latest creation, MindsEye, in a captivating PlayStation State of Play showcase.

The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into this cutting-edge spy thriller, echoing familiar elements of Grand Theft Auto with its third-person shooting mechanics, stunning cinematic sequences, and exhilarating drive-by shootouts. Witness the action firsthand in the cinematic trailer below.

Official press materials reveal that MindsEye centers around Jacob Diaz, a protagonist equipped with a neural implant – the MindsEye – which has fragmented his memories, leaving him with disorienting flashbacks from his military service. His quest to uncover the truth about his past leads him into conflict with an AI-powered military force determined to thwart his progress.

MindsEye has been in development for several years. Following his departure from Rockstar Games, Benzies established Build a Rocket Boy, collaborating with IO Interactive (Hitman developers) on this ambitious project. Advertised as a AAA action-adventure title, MindsEye will also integrate with the Everywhere platform, previously described as a "high-budget Roblox" following a studio visit in 2024.

While the latest trailer omits mention of Everywhere, MindsEye promises an exhilarating action experience from a true industry veteran. Its release is slated for sometime in the summer of 2025.

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