There is no doubt that GTA is one of the most recognized franchises in the video game sector and good proof of this is the uproar that the sixth installment has generated with the delay until May 26, 2026. In this sense, it is known that Rockstar's proposal will be a true reference point for dozens of titles that will be released following the arrival of the title. However, there is someone who knows perfectly what developing a Grand Theft Auto installment involves, and now that he is no longer part of the American firm, he has wanted to apply all his knowledge to an independent project.

The architect of this ambitious proposal is Leslie Benzies, a legendary figure in the video game industry and one of the main drivers of the GTA saga during his time at Rockstar North. After leaving the American company, Benzies founded his own studio, Build a Rocket Boy, and now presents MindsEye, an open-world game that combines the thrilling action of GTA with a futuristic setting reminiscent of Cyberpunk 2077. This interactive thriller not only draws from Benzies' past successes, but also introduces innovative elements, such as a narrative multiverse and a focus on a deep, cinematic story, with the objective of redefining what players expect from an action game.

"I have dedicated my career to creating interactive experiences that allow players to enjoy every moment," highlights Benzies himself regarding what he intends to achieve with the launch of MindsEye. "With this game, we have managed to take cinematic adventures to a new level, building characters and a world that feel real. We are eager for players to be able to experience this detailed and deep experience that we have created with so much effort," he specifies.

An immersive narrative that aims to reach cinematic standards

One of the great virtues of the GTA saga is its ability to allow players to perform all kinds of interactions with its world, but it also has an interesting narrative that allows players to connect with what is happening on screen. And this is precisely what MindsEye aims for. The story follows Jacob Díaz, a former soldier who, after undergoing a neural implant, experiences a series of disturbing flashbacks about his military past. While he tries to solve the mysteries of what is happening, he must face all the peculiarities of a world governed by artificial intelligence and technological advances.

In this sense, the game's setting is futuristic, with a multitude of elements that can be intuited in the imagination of any work based on an increasingly near future. The action takes place in a huge metropolis located in a desert, so all the activities that take place in the city breathe that aroma that CD Projekt RED already showed with Cyberpunk 2077, making it one of the main titles to which MindsEye's final result can be compared. The most interesting thing of all is that the story of this new title is part of a much broader universe, so it could have continuity in the future if it manages to capture players' attention and be a complete sales success.

With this, MindsEye positions itself as one of the games not to lose track of during 2025, as it can be one of the most pleasant surprises that the release calendar will leave for lovers of open-world action proposals, especially now that GTA VI will not be part of the game this year.

Gameplay based on action and unbridled driving

MindsEye is a game that has very clear inspirations, so action will be the predominant note in all its playable aspects. In the materials that have been seen of the proposal so far, moments of car chases, shootouts, and other situations that invite third-person action can be appreciated, so it commits to keeping the player very attentive to all the situations that can occur in the plot and in the world in which it develops.

The desert metropolis is not just a backdrop, but another character in the experience. Players will be able to explore from the slums filled with clandestine markets to the corporate districts dominated by impenetrable skyscrapers. Each area of the city offers side missions, dynamic events, and secrets that enrich the gaming experience, ensuring that players will always have something new to discover. Additionally, the game promises a decision system that will impact both the narrative and the world, allowing players to shape the destiny of Jacob Díaz and the city itself.

MindsEye has a unique opportunity to fill the void left by open-world game lovers. Its combination of cinematic narrative, polished gameplay, and futuristic universe makes it one of the most promising titles of the coming year. Leslie Benzies and his team at Build a Rocket Boy have set the bar very high, and if they manage to meet expectations, MindsEye could not only be a commercial success, but also a new reference point in the genre.