IO Interactive Teams Up with Leslie Benzies to Launch MindsEye: A New Era in Cinematic Action-Adventure Gaming

Today marks an important development as IO Interactive has formed a partnership with Leslie Benzies, the creative lead at Build A Rocket Boy studio, to launch MindsEye, an ambitious cinematic action-adventure title. This project represents the studio's inaugural large-scale effort after Benzies' move from Rockstar North. He is well-known for his significant contributions to the Grand Theft Auto series, having been involved in producing every major release from GTA III to GTA V, including various spin-offs.

With such a noteworthy background, there are considerable anticipations surrounding MindsEye. Early visuals suggest that the game will exhibit elements reminiscent of Benzies' work on the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

At Build A Rocket Boy Studios, the vision has always been to forge the next generation of engaging gameplay and entertainment experiences. The studio is eager to unveil MindsEye, its first AAA title set within a continually expanding universe. Benzies emphasized that collaborating with IO Interactive as a publishing partner is a significant advantage, given their profound grasp of community engagement, premium action-adventure titles, and an exceptional publishing team.

The CEO of IO Interactive expressed pride in partnering with the talented team at Build A Rocket Boy, underscoring the excitement of introducing a fresh intellectual property to the community. He noted that both studios share similar values in striving to establish meaningful connections with their audiences, which is in harmony with their aim of delivering superior quality, immersive experiences for players around the globe. This new publishing collaboration signifies a major milestone for IO Interactive, reflecting the company’s enthusiasm for this joint venture.