It’s not GTA. It’s not Cyberpunk. It’s MindsEye—and it’s the boldest single-player gamble in years, straight from the brain behind GTA V, Leslie Benzies. Developed by Build A Rocket Boy, this third-person action thriller doesn’t just look cool—it plays like a movie you control.
If you’ve been dying for a sleek, no-BS narrative game that doesn’t waste your time with open-world fluff, MindsEye might just be your next obsession.
🗓 Release Date & Platforms
- Launch Date: June 10, 2025
- Available On: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Not available on PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch
- No Game Pass. It’s a standalone $59.99 release—premium experience, premium price.
🧠 What’s It About?
You play as Jacob Diaz, an ex-soldier implanted with the “MindsEye,” a neural chip packed with secrets, powers, and the key to a corporate conspiracy set in the desert metropolis of Redrock.
The twist? MindsEye isn’t open-world in the traditional sense. It’s what the devs call a “fake open world”—meaning you can explore, but it’s tightly structured. Think: Netflix-style episodic pacing inside a living, breathing environment.
🔫 Gameplay Overview
- High-speed car chases with cinematic camera swings
- Explosive shootouts + hand-to-hand combat
- Drone segments, stealth ops, and vertical zipline movement
- Choice-driven missions (but not too many dialogue trees—thankfully)
Imagine the grit of Max Payne, the structure of Uncharted, and the vibe of Cyberpunk 2077—with a better haircut.
🛠 Custom Content – The Arcadia Tool
After you finish the story, the game doesn’t stop. The Arcadia Tool lets players create and share custom missions using in-game assets.
It’s not just a gimmick—this is how the game stays alive long after launch, no microtransaction bait involved.
🎯 Guest Collab: Agent 47
Yup, Hitman’s Agent 47 joins the cast in July 2025 for a bonus stealth mission inside Redrock. This crossover dropped during Summer Game Fest, and honestly? It makes perfect sense.
🎮 Where Can You Play MindsEye?
(Platforms + Compatibility)
If you’re wondering “What platforms is MindsEye available on?”, here’s the full list—no confusion, just facts.
✅ Supported Platforms:
| Platform | Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 (PS5) | ✅ | Fully optimized; supports 4K 60fps gameplay |
| **Xbox Series X | S** | ✅ |
| PC (Windows) | ✅ | Digital only (via Steam & Epic); supports controller and keyboard |
| Steam Deck | ⚠️ Likely | Not officially confirmed, but early builds show compatibility with tweaks |
💻 System Requirements (Gaming Laptop/PC)
Minimum
- GPU: RTX 3060
- CPU: Ryzen 5 / Intel i5
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: ~100 GB
Recommended
- GPU: RTX 4070
- CPU: Ryzen 7 / i7
- RAM: 32 GB
- DirectX 12 support required
🧩 FAQs You’ll Probably Google Anyway
Is MindsEye open-world?
Not really. It’s semi-open with a tight narrative structure.
Multiplayer?
Nope. Pure single-player.
How long is the game?
Expect 15–20 hours of core story gameplay, plus community missions via Arcadia.
Will it come to Game Pass?
Not at launch—and likely not ever.
Final Verdict
MindsEye isn’t trying to be everything. It’s focused. Polished. And most importantly—it respects your time.
From its slick design to its compact campaign and zero filler missions, this is for gamers who’ve been craving substance over side-quest bloat. If Red Dead Redemption is a novel, MindsEye is a 10-episode Netflix series that leaves you wanting more.
