MindsEye Official Trailer
What Is MindsEye?
MindsEye is a cinematic third-person action-adventure game developed by Build A Rocket Boy, the studio founded by former GTA V producer Leslie Benzies:cite[1]:cite[4]:cite[6]. Set in the near-future desert city of Redstone, the game combines thrilling combat, driving sequences, and aerial combat with a deep narrative about technology and human consciousness:cite[2]:cite[3].
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Immersive storyline with cinematic visuals
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Integrated gameplay: gunfights, driving, stealth mechanics
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Explores themes of mind control, virtual reality, and technological dictatorship
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Official narrative module of the Everywhere metaverse platform
Protagonist: Jacob Diaz
Players take on the role of Jacob Diaz, a retired soldier implanted with the mysterious Mindseye neural chip. Struggling with fragmented memories from a life-altering secret mission, Jacob must uncover the truth in a world dominated by AI, high-tech experiments, and military power:cite[2]:cite[4].
Is MindsEye Coming to Steam?
MindsEye is officially confirmed for Steam with a dedicated store page where players can add it to their wishlist:cite[3]. The Steam version will support both Simplified and Traditional Chinese:cite[2]:cite[3].
Pricing Information
Confirmed Platforms
Steam
Pre-order available
PS5
June 10, 2025
Xbox Series X|S
June 10, 2025
Epic Games
Unconfirmed
Language Support
MindsEye Steam Release Date
Developer Statement
"PC is one of our primary platforms, and the Steam version will release simultaneously or near-simultaneously with the console versions."
- Build A Rocket Boy Development Team
Release Timeline
Game announcement and first trailer reveal:cite[6]
Pre-orders open on Steam and other platforms:cite[4]:cite[5]
Pre-load begins for pre-order customers:cite[8]
Official Release Date:cite[1]:cite[2]
System Requirements (Estimated)
Minimum Requirements
- CPU Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5600 XT
- RAM 16GB
- Storage 70GB SSD
- OS Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
- CPU Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X
- GPU RTX 3070 / RX 6800
- RAM 32GB
- Storage NVMe SSD (3000MB/s+)
- OS Windows 11 64-bit
Technical Notes
- Built with a custom high-performance game engine supporting ray tracing and dynamic global illumination
- NVMe SSD highly recommended for optimal texture streaming
- Requires DirectX 12 Ultimate compatibility
- Multi-core CPU utilization with up to 16 threads supported
MindsEye & The Everywhere Platform
MindsEye is the official AAA narrative module within the larger Everywhere metaverse platform:cite[1]. This unique integration offers players two distinct experiences within the same ecosystem:
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MindsEye - A cinematic, story-driven single-player experience
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Everywhere - An open platform for user-generated content and social experiences
Vision for the Future
Leslie Benzies has stated that "MindsEye's blueprint will span the next decade" with continuous content updates, including multiplayer modes and open-world elements to be added post-launch:cite[2]:cite[3]. Player-created content will also become a significant part of the ecosystem.
Who Is Making MindsEye?
Leslie Benzies
President of Rockstar North (2009-2016)
As the lead producer of the Grand Theft Auto series from GTA III through GTA V, Benzies brings unparalleled experience in creating groundbreaking open-world experiences. After leaving Rockstar, he founded Build A Rocket Boy to push gaming boundaries further:cite[1]:cite[4].
Build A Rocket Boy
- Headquarters: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Studios in Budapest and Montreal
- Over 300 developers including Rockstar veterans
- Mission: Blend narrative depth with player creativity in a seamless metaverse
Development Philosophy
Build A Rocket Boy aims to break traditional boundaries between "game" and "platform" by creating a modular narrative metaverse where:
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AAA narratives like MindsEye coexist with user-generated content
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Players can seamlessly transition between structured stories and open creation
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The platform evolves continuously with new modules and experiences
"We're creating a space where players can experience professionally crafted narratives like MindsEye, then turn around and build their own worlds using the same tools our developers use."
- Leslie Benzies, Founder of Build A Rocket Boy