State of Play: MindsEye Lrom ex-GTA Lead Gets New Trailer and Release Window

Sony’s State of Play 2025 brought fresh details about MindsEye, the highly anticipated techno-thriller from Build A Rocket Boy, the studio founded by former Rockstar lead designer Leslie Benzies. Set to launch in the summer of 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, MindsEye blends cinematic storytelling with high-octane action, evoking comparisons to Benzies’ previous work on Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption.

A brand-new trailer showcased the game’s immersive world and action-packed gameplay. Players will take on the role of Jacob Diaz, a former soldier equipped with a neural implant called the MindsEye. However, this cutting-edge technology has left Jacob with fragmented memories, sending him on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth about his past. Along the way, he must navigate a dystopian world while facing an AI-driven military determined to stop him.

The new footage highlights MindsEye’s intense third-person combat, high-speed chases, and an intricate narrative that blends espionage with sci-fi elements. The game is designed to deliver an interactive cinematic experience, with detailed environments and fluid gunplay that feel like a blockbuster movie coming to life.

Benzies and his team at Build A Rocket Boy have been working on MindsEye for several years, aiming to push the boundaries of storytelling and open-world mechanics. The game will be part of the Everywhere platform, an ambitious ecosystem designed to offer seamless online and offline experiences. While MindsEye functions as a standalone AAA adventure, its integration with Everywhere hints at a broader, interconnected world that could evolve over time.

“MindsEye is a passion project that brings together action, suspense, and deep storytelling in a way we believe will engage players like never before,” said Benzies in a press statement following the State of Play showcase.

The game’s reveal has already generated significant buzz, with fans eager to see how Benzies’ signature style translates to this new cyberpunk-tinged universe. While details on multiplayer elements remain sparse, MindsEye’s core single-player experience is shaping up to be one of the standout releases of 2025.

Stay tuned for further updates as MindsEye approaches its summer release. Pre-orders are expected to open soon, and more details on gameplay mechanics and world-building will likely emerge in the coming months.