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

By EllieMay 20,2025

Leslie Benzies, the renowned former lead game designer behind Rockstar hits like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, is set to unveil his latest project, MindsEye. The game, which recently showcased a fresh look during the PlayStation State of Play, promises to be a thrilling high-tech spy adventure.

The newly released trailer for MindsEye offers a glimpse into what feels like a spiritual successor to the Grand Theft Auto series, with its third-person gunplay, stunning cinematics, and dynamic drive-and-shoot action. You can dive into the excitement by watching the cinematic trailer below.

PlayAccording to the official press release, *MindsEye* centers around the protagonist, Jacob Diaz, who is equipped with a neural implant known as the MindsEye. This implant has left him with fragmented memories of his military past. As Jacob embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his history, he finds himself in conflict with an AI-powered military force determined to thwart his mission.

MindsEye has been in development for several years since Benzies left Rockstar Games to establish his new studio, Build a Rocket Boy. In collaboration with Hitman developer IO Interactive, MindsEye is being heralded as a AAA action-adventure game. Alongside the game, Benzies is also launching the Everywhere platform, previously described as a "big-budget Roblox" following a visit to their studio in 2024.

While the new trailer did not touch on Everywhere, MindsEye itself appears poised to be an exhilarating addition to the action genre, coming from one of its most celebrated creators. The game is slated for release in the summer of 2025.

For more on the latest announcements, be sure to check out everything revealed at the State of Play here.

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