A new rumor claimsa sequel toMindsEyemay be in development at Build a Rocket Boy, but its future remains unclear after the new action-adventure title had a disastrous launch earlier this month.MindsEyeis the first game to be released by Build a Rocket Boy after being founded in 2018 by former Rockstar Games president andGrand Theft Autoproducer, Leslie Benzies. But after receiving some of the worst reviews of the year, the studio’s plans may have been knocked off course.
Fans of Rockstar’s iconicGrand Theft Autoseries kept a close eye on Leslie Benzies following his departure from the studio, with many eager to see where the famed developer would end up next. After revealingMindsEyeduring Gamescom 2022, gamers were hopeful that it could be a solid competitor toGrand Theft Auto. Unfortunately, despite initial promise during its reveal,MindsEyelaunched to negative reviewson Steam earlier this month. Although some players praised the excellent driving mechanics and somewhat interesting story elements and characters, poor performance, severe bugs, and low FPS on current-gen consoles left a sour taste in players' mouths.
Build a Rocket Boy has since addressedMindsEye’s bug-ridden launchand promised to rectify the issues with a steady stream of new updates. While the studio appears to be fully committed to improving the overall gameplay experience ofMindsEye, it looks like it may also be actively working on a sequel. According to Spanish YouTuberBaityBait(viaReddit), Build a Rocket Boy also has plans forMindsEye 2, which will be a multiplayer sequel released in 2026. Unfortunately, the credibility of this YouTuber has yet to be proven, so it’s recommended that fans take this rumor with a huge grain of salt.
MindsEye 2’s Future Remains Unknown
One point also mentioned by BaityBait is that there’s a strong chance Build a Rocket Boy’s plans for a sequel have now changed afterMindsEyebecame the worst-reviewed game of the year. Given that both players and critics have blasted the title, it seems highly unlikely that the studio would be full steam ahead with a sequel. Plus, the post-launch roadmap forMindsEyealso details the studio’s plans to add a multiplayer mode to the game later down the line, which would be kind of pointless if it had plans for a multiplayer-focused sequel. The roadmap also outlines the timeline for new missions, collaborations, and more.
Assuming that the multiplayer sequel hasn’t been canned followingMindsEye’s failure, it would be the second project that Build a Rocket Boy has in the works, according to the YouTuber. While the information has yet to be verified by a more trustworthy source, it is said thatBuild a Rocket Boy is also developing a game based on a popular TV show. The IP is supposedly quite a big one, but it was once again noted that these plans may have changed drastically following the launch ofMindsEye. For now, we recommend taking this information with a massive grain of salt until the studio confirms its future plans itself.
