Speaking to Eurogamer, the developer revealed that MindsEye is a linear narrative that will take about 15 hours to finish. Regarding this, assistant game director Adam Whiting feels there’s something about a “well-crafted story” in an industry looking for the next big live service hit.

“I understand that the landscape has changed, and. You know, games are so expensive to make I think that people are trying to build like, you know, big life service games. But I think there’s something to be said about just like a really meaningful, well-paced, really well-constructed, well-crafted story that players can immerse themselves in, that’s got moments of tension, character development, tender moments, and then moments of spectacle and drama.”

The greater vision is to provide something “at the end of a long day at the office, or whatever it is you’re doing with your days, just sitting at home and enjoying something that’s delivering a meaningful, well-paced story respectful of your time as well.”

MindsEye doesn’t follow the $70 pricing of contemporary triple-A titles, instead costing $59.99. Despite promising a linear adventure, you can get a Premium Pass and a Horde mode mission created in ARCADIA (the developer’s proprietary toolset) with the Deluxe Edition. The latter will deliver “new gameplay frequently,” though in what capacity remains to be seen.

MindsEye launches on June 10th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

The latest trailer focuses on Redrock City and the antagonistic figures, including Silva Industries founder Marco Silva and Mayor Vega, who seeks more control over the citizenry. How this will affect protagonist Jacob remains to be seen. 

MindsEye retails for $59.99 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. The Deluxe Edition Upgrade includes the Premium Pass and the Future Pack, which contains skins for Jacob’s vest, Silver Sedan and the DC Companion Drone, and the Thorn and Kepler Yellowjacket Weapon. 

It also contains the Exotic Pack, containing Exotic skins for the Silva Sedan, DC2 and Vest, alongside a horde mission (seemingly created with the developer’s ARCADIA tool) and additional seasonal content. Stay tuned for more gameplay of MindsEye en route to its launch.