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

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

A newly released trailer showcases MindsEye as a cutting-edge spy thriller, echoing familiar elements from 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, a protagonist equipped with a neural implant—the MindsEye—that has fragmented his memories, leaving him with disjointed flashbacks from his military service. His quest to uncover the truth about his past leads him into conflict with an AI-powered military force.

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

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

For more details on today's announcements from State of Play, check out the full rundown here.