"GTA Lead Designer Unveils Techno Spy Thriller: MindsEye"

Leslie Benzies, the renowned former lead game designer behind Rockstar hits like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, is gearing up for the launch of his latest project, MindsEye. This much-anticipated game recently showcased its new look at the PlayStation State of Play, sparking excitement among fans.

The latest trailer for MindsEye offers a glimpse into this high-tech spy thriller, drawing inevitable comparisons to Grand Theft Auto due to its third-person shooting, cinematic quality, and dynamic drive-and-shoot sequences. You can dive into the action by watching the cinematic trailer below.

According to an official press release, MindsEye centers on protagonist Jacob Diaz, who is equipped with a neural implant known as the MindsEye. This device has disrupted his memory, leaving him with fragmented flashbacks of his military past. Driven by a quest for truth, Diaz embarks on a mission to uncover the secrets of his past, all while confronting an AI-powered military force that stands in his way.

MindsEye has been in development for several years since Benzies left Rockstar Games to establish his new studio, Build a Rocket Boy. He has partnered with Hitman developer IO Interactive for this project. Billed as a AAA action-adventure game, MindsEye is set to launch alongside the Everywhere platform, which we've previously described as a "Big budget Roblox" following a visit to their studio in 2024.

While the new trailer did not mention Everywhere, MindsEye itself promises to be an exhilarating new entry in the action genre, crafted by one of its most influential figures. The game is slated for release in the summer of 2025.

For more details on today's major announcements, be sure to explore everything revealed at the State of Play here.