A futuristic, fictional interpretation of Las Vegas, an AI system gone rogue, and more guns and explosions that your wildest dreams could comprehend. All this, and much, much more, awaits players in MindsEye.
A collaboration between developer Build A Rocket Boy and IO Interactive, as part of the IO Interactive Partners programme, MindsEye takes the open-world formula to new heights, and will see you having a quite literal blast.
Off the Grid
Now available on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, MindsEye is a hugely ambitious open-world third-person shooter that will immediately (whether it likes it or not) be compared to the heavy-hitters in the genre like GTA.
However, with the ability to harness drones to scope out your battle arenas, utilise high-tech weaponry and much more, MindsEye is much more in the Watch Dogs ilk, if you ask us. Regardless, what IO and Build A Rocket Boy have developed here is a visually breathtaking, action-packed romp through a futuristic city, dominated by an interconnected AI system that (what a surprise!) goes rogue.
As Jacob Diaz, a super-soldier disconnected from the AI grid, you’ll form a resistance against your robotic overlords, and make use of the powerful MindsEye – a neural implant that provides Jacob the capabilities to turn any fight into a strategic operation.
With a trusty drone by your side at all times, you’ll be able to fend off the Terminator-esque enemies that litter the world with ease, making use of a number of different weapons, and through upgrades to your implant and drone companion. Soon enough, you’ll have the ability to hack enemies to turn them into allies, mark foes across the map to dispose of them quickly, and much more.
Content, Content, Content
Whilst the ability for players to make their own maps and challenges is restricted to those on PC (sorry, console players), Build A Rocket Boy has promised reams of additional content to come to MindsEye in the months following launch.
New missions and challenges will come to players at a steady pace, and IO have already revealed that a certain bald assassin will be making his way over to the world of MindsEye very soon…
Play Today!
MindsEye is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. The game will set you back £54.99, whilst you may wish to upgrade to the Deluxe Edition, for £24.99. The Deluxe Edition comes with:
- “Premium Pass”
- “Deluxe” Thorn & Kepler Yellowjacket Weapon
- “Future” Jacob Vest Skin
- “Future” DC2 Companion Drone Skin
- “Future” Silva Sedan Vehicle Skin
Whilst the “Premium Pass” includes:
- 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.
- Pack 2: Extra missions and challenges in Q3 2025
- Pack 3: Extra missions and challenges in Q4 2025
- Pack 4: Extra missions and challenges in Q1 2026
We cannot wait to get stuck into MindsEye – no surprises if it pops up on many Game of the Year lists, come December. It’s already in our Best Games of June article. It simply looks that good.
You won’t find MindsEye dropping onto Game Pass Day One though.
Look out for our full review of the game, dropping soon!
MindsEye Description
Play as Jacob Diaz, a former soldier fitted with The MindsEye, a mysterious neural implant that haunts him with fragmented memories of a covert mission that changed his life forever. Fight to uncover the truth in a world where AI, high-tech experimentation, and unchecked military power shape every encounter. Jacob isn’t the only one searching for answers, forces working from the shadows may be more powerful and dangerous than he ever imagined. Get ready for intense combat – on foot, behind the wheel, and in the air – where every decision can mean the difference between survival and defeat.
