The comeback of MindsEye has begun. After a rocky start, developer Build a Rocket Boy is aiming for a turnaround similar to Cyberpunk 2077‘s redemption.
Last year, MindsEye launched poorly, leading to layoffs and accusations of internal sabotage from CEO Mark Gerhard. While he’s claimed there are saboteurs within the company, he hasn’t offered any public evidence.
Now, the Blacklisted update has dropped, coinciding with a price cut. The Standard Edition is now $34.99, and the Deluxe Edition is $47.99.
This update introduces a new mission where players take on the role of Julia Black, a top assassin. She’s on a mission to dismantle a criminal network. Interestingly, this part of the game was originally designed as a collaboration with Hitman, but that fell through. The mission is fast-paced, with various targets to eliminate, and can be completed in less than an hour.
Gerhard is optimistic about the update’s potential. He mentioned that Blacklisted is just the start for MindsEye. The game will continue to evolve, with plans to add more content over time. Instead of traditional DLC, new adventures will be offered through the user-generated content platform Arcadia.
Arcadia allows players to create their own missions and challenges, broadening the game’s appeal. While these updates are promising, they haven’t significantly increased player numbers. As of now, MindsEye has only about 26 players online on Steam. It’s also available on consoles, although specific player counts from Sony and Microsoft aren’t disclosed.
MindsEye is an action-adventure game set in a near-future world, drawing heavy inspiration from Grand Theft Auto. Leslie Benzies, the former head of Rockstar North, was behind its development. After parting ways with Rockstar, he founded Build a Rocket Boy. Following years of anticipation, MindsEye launched mid-2025 but faced significant backlash due to glitches and a lackluster storyline. IGN rated it a mere 4/10, calling it ambitious but lacking originality.
Adding to the drama, recent reports show that MindsEye staff have sued their employer. They allege that management secretly surveilled employees through software on their devices.
The road ahead for MindsEye is uncertain, but its team remains hopeful about engaging players and building a rich, dynamic game world. For those interested, you can find more details and statistics on platforms like SteamDB.
