New Look at GTA Lead Designer's Techno Spy Thriller, MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, former lead game designer for Rockstar hits like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption, is poised to launch his next project, MindsEye. The game received a fresh showcase during PlayStation's State of Play event.

A newly released trailer presents MindsEye as a high-tech spy thriller sharing noticeable similarities with the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Expect third-person gunfights, stunning cinematic sequences, and intense drive-by shootings. View the cinematic trailer below.

Official press materials reveal that MindsEye follows Jacob Diaz, a character equipped with a neural implant, also called MindsEye. This implant, however, has compromised his memory, resulting in fragmented flashbacks of his military service. Diaz embarks on a mission to uncover the truth about his past, encountering an AI-powered military force determined to thwart his efforts.

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

While the new trailer omits mention of Everywhere, MindsEye itself promises an exciting action game from a leading figure in the industry. The game is slated for release sometime in Summer 2025.

For comprehensive coverage of today's State of Play announcements, find the full rundown here.