MindsEye: Scottish games studio Build A Rocket Boy reveal new look and summer launch window for new AAA title

A new look at former GTA developer Leslie Benzies’ upcoming big budget game took centre stage during last night’s PlayStation State of Play.

A cinematic trailer for MindsEye was revealed, with a summer 2025 launch window also confirmed.

Developed by Leith-based studio Build A Rocket Boy, MindsEye is a single-player, narrative driven game set in a future where artificial intelligence and human greed bring Earth to the brink of collapse.

It follows the story of former soldier Jacob Diaz, who has been equipped with a mysterious neural implant which plagues him with disjointed flashbacks to his time in the service. Set in the fictional desert city of Redrock, Jacob fights to uncover the truth, only to be drawn into a world where AI, experimentation and military power impact every move he makes.

MindsEye set for Summer 2025 launch

Aside from the cinematic trailer, players were also given a first look at MindsEye’s gameplay, showcasing its third-person combat, driving and shooting.

Set for release on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, players can wishlist MindsEye now with the game set to launch sometime this Summer.

The single-player narrative game will include driving. | Build A Rocket Boy / IO Interactive

Build A Rocket Boy was founded by Scottish games producer Leslie Benzies in 2016, with studios in Budapest and Montpellier.

MindsEye was initially announced as part of Everywhere, BARB’s answer to titles such as Fortnite and Roblox, though there has been no update on a potential release date for the game following IO Interactive picking up publishing duties for MindsEye.