GTA Designer's Spy Thriller Captivates Tech Audience with MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, the mastermind behind Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption, unveils his upcoming project, MindsEye, with a fresh look at the PlayStation State of Play.

A newly released trailer showcases MindsEye as a cutting-edge spy thriller, bearing a striking resemblance to Grand Theft Auto. Expect thrilling 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, whose neural implant, the MindsEye, has fragmented his memories, leaving him with disjointed flashbacks of his military service. His mission? To uncover the truth about his past, a journey that pits him against an AI-powered military force.

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

While the new trailer omits mention of Everywhere, MindsEye promises an exciting action game from a leading figure in the industry. Anticipate its release sometime in the summer of 2025.

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