MindsEye: Ex-GTA Lead's AI-Driven Sci-Fi Thriller Set for June Release

Ex-GTA lead's MindsEye gets a release date, free deluxe pass, and a bustling new trailer

TL;DR: MindsEye, a sci-fi action thriller by Leslie Benzies, releases on June 10 with a new story trailer. Set in a dystopian city, it follows ex-soldier Jacob Diaz navigating AI and military corruption. Pre-orders include a free Premium Pass upgrade. Additional content drops are planned through 2026. MindsEye, the sci-fi action thriller from the mind of former Rockstar lead Leslie Benzies, has received an official June 10 release date and a 2-minute story trailer to boot. Credit: Build a Rocket Boy MindsEye was first revealed at Sony's February State of Play. Featuring a dystopian sci-fi cityscape and high-octane combat, the game stars protagonist Jacob Diaz, an ex-soldier who attempts to navigate through a world fogged by AI, high-tech experimentation, and military corruption. The game's initial marketing focused on the darker, psychological aspects of the experience. However, the latest story reveal takes a different direction, opting for a faster-paced tone as it shows off the game's world, characters, and narrative. Pre-orders have officially opened for MindsEye ahead of its June 10 release date. Players can get their hands on digital or physical editions, which open at $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99. The game does not include a paid Deluxe edition - instead, all players who pre-order the game will receive a free upgrade that includes the Premium Pass, the Deluxe Thorn & Kepler Yellowjacket Weapon, the Future Jacob Vest Skin, the Future DC2 Companion Drone Skin, and the Future Silva Sedan Vehicle Skin. The game's Premium Pass starts with the "exotic" skin pack mentioned above, and a Horde Mode that pits players against waves of enemies. There are three content drops planned throughout the following year, which include extra missions and challenges-with Pack 2 arriving in Q3 2025, Pack 3 in Q4 2025, and Pack 4 in Q1 2026. MindsEye also notably features bonus missions built in ARCADIA, a custom building and distribution tool, which later evolved into Everywhere - a separate project that aims to support user-generated content similar to Roblox.

MindsEye Gets June 10 Release Date, Pre-Orders, and New Story Trailer

Today, Build A Rocket Boy and IO Partners announced the launch date for MindsEye. The upcoming single-player narrative-driven action/adventure game will be released on June 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. Pre-orders for digital and physical editions are now open at $59.99 / €59.99 / £54.99. Interestingly, there's only one edition for the time being; every pre-order automatically gets a free upgrade to the Deluxe Edition, which includes the Premium Pass, the Deluxe Thorn & Kepler Yellowjacket Weapon, the Future Jacob Vest Skin, the Future DC2 Companion Drone Skin, and the Future Silva Sedan Vehicle Skin. The Premium Pass includes the following in-game items: * Pack 1 "Exotic Pack" ("Exotic" Jacob Vest Skin, "Exotic" DC2 Companion Drone Skin, "Exotic" Silva Sedan Vehicle Skin) * Horde Mode Mission: Face a variety of enemies with distinct tactics and behaviors. Think fast and use your surroundings to outmaneuver your opponents. MindsEye owners will also get access to bonus missions built in ARCADIA, Build A Rocket Boy's custom building and distribution tool that enables rapid creation of AAA content. This was previously known as Everywhere; indeed, MindsEye was unveiled two years ago as a side experience to this project. However, it quickly became its own separate game and took over the spotlight. Leslie Benzies, Game Director of MindsEye and former producer of every GTA game from III to V, said in a statement: We can't wait for players to immerse themselves in our tightly crafted game, MindsEye, with a thought-provoking story where technology and ambition collide, and the inevitable consequences unravel. The news was accompanied by a new story trailer that provides a glimpse of technology's immersive influence on Redrock, where consumer robots perform most manual tasks, and an algorithm connects all-seeing devices. The city itself is a living experiment in the existential potential of man and machine. We also see a few dialogues between the main characters. In MindsEye, players take the role of Jacob Diaz, a former soldier fitted with the titular neural implant that haunts him with fragmented memories of a covert mission that changed his life forever. Jacob must uncover the truth in a world where AI, high-tech experimentation, and unbridled military power shape every encounter. However, Jacob won't be the only one searching for answers, and the forces operating in the shadows may be more powerful and dangerous than he ever imagined. The developers say players should prepare for intense combat - on foot, behind the wheel, and in the air - where every decision can mean the difference between survival and defeat.