Edinburgh has once again cemented its place on the global games map with the official launch of MindsEye, the highly anticipated debut game from Build A Rocket Boy. The studio, founded by former Rockstar North president and Grand Theft Auto series producer Leslie Benzies, has released its new single-player action-adventure thriller, which is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
MindsEye is described as a tightly crafted, narrative-driven linear story that plunges players into the superheated desert metropolis of Redrock. There, they will face off against rogue military factions and hostile robots in fast-paced, tactical third-person combat. The game promises a deep and diverse arsenal of weapons, from pistols and SMGs to energy weapons and nano grenades, giving players a variety of tools to tackle the challenges ahead.
In an extensive interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Benzies explained the strategy behind this debut. MindsEye is designed as a focused, concise experience that offers players value for their money, a deliberate choice in a market crowded with games that can often feel overly long. The game serves as a gateway to a larger, interconnected universe that will also feature the studio’s long-gestating project, Everywhere.
Beyond its core narrative campaign, MindsEye introduces ambitious features designed for long-term engagement. Play.MindsEye is a commitment to a constantly updated stream of new missions, races, and challenges delivered to players on a monthly basis.
Furthermore, the studio is empowering its community with Build.MindsEye, a powerful Game Creation System available on PC. This will allow players to design, publish, and remix their own game content, fostering a community of creators and vastly expanding the game’s universe in new and unexpected ways.
The launch of MindsEye is a significant milestone for the Scottish games industry. Build A Rocket Boy has grown to become one of the country’s largest and most ambitious studios, and this first release has been eagerly awaited by the global games community.
To learn more about the game and to find links to the digital stores, visit the official website: https://www.mindseye.game/