Summary
First announced in 2023,MindsEyeis the forthcoming title from developer Build A Rocket Boy, with IO Interactive Partners attached to publish.MindsEyelooks to have elements of a few widely popular and recognizable properties, likeCyberpunk2077andGrand Theft Auto, while setting up its own intriguing world and intricately woven story. Based on everything that has been shown off about it thus far, the title looks ready to take fans on a bombastic journey through a futuristic city, exploring themes of greed, AI, and identity.
MindsEyein fact has a closer relationship withGTA, as it is directed by the former president of Rockstar North.Leslie Benzies has an impressive resumefrom his time with the company and in the industry, and his vision forMindsEyelooks to capitalize on his extensive experience and expertise, as well as it being part of Build A Rocket Boy’s other, more experimental and ambitious platform.
MindsEyeis scheduled to release on July 17, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
Everything Known and Confirmed About MindsEye, So Far
MindsEye’s Setting, Story, and Characters, Explained
MindsEyeis described as “a richly detailed thriller with best-in-class cinematics and a thought-provoking story about when technology and ambition collide.” Fans can look forward to it being:
A third-person single-player action-adventure set in thefictional near-future city of Redrock, where robots carry out manual tasks and an algorithm connects all-seeing devices to make it “The Safest City in the World.” The city is an intense, super-heated, desert metropolis where technology is king. Redrock is a living experiment in the existential potential of man and machine.
The title will put players in the role of protagonist Jacob Diaz, a formerspecial-ops soldier. Jacob is experiencing haunting visions and fragmented memories of a covert operation he was part of, caused by his titular MindsEye neural implant. As he searches for answers to his past and current condition, Jacob will navigate the tense political and societal landscape of Redrock, and rub elbows with two opposing but equally imposing figures.
MindsEye’s dual antagonists are billionaire Marco Silva, and Redrock’s power-hungry mayor, Shiva Vega. Silva is bent on using his wealth and influence to “change the course of human evolution, whereas Vega desires greater control of the city’s advanced technology and thus the lives of Redrock’s population.” Fans will be able to fight on foot, in vehicles, and seemingly make use of drones in gameplay. The studio has said thatMindsEyeis a linear narrative with a runtime of roughly 15 hours, describing the world as “faux-pen” and likening it to the design ofMafia: Definitive Edition.
Jacob will be voiced by Alex Hernandez, who fans might recognize asMafia 3’s Lincoln Clay.
MindsEye Will Be Part of a Bigger Project
One other fascinating aspect aboutMindsEyeis that it will be completely playable within Build A Rocket Boy’s other project,Everywhere, a Metaverse-like experiencewhere players will be able to access, create, and share content within the platform. The studio has also highlighted thatMindsEyewill be an episodic release forEverywhere, and that each episode will be set in “different time periods and parts of the universe,” all connected through a greater narrative.
With Leslie Benzies at the helm and from the footage seen so far,MindsEyelooks to feature a mix ofGrand Theft Auto’s explosive action while delving into the sci-fi dystopian and philosophical explorations ofgames likeDeus Ex. And with it being contained within an entire other, grander platform, fans should keep a keen watch onMindsEye,as it promises to be an incredibly interesting and engaging title on multiple fronts.
