IO Interactive Will Publish MindsEye, Build a Rocket Boy’s AAA Story-Driven Action-Adventure Game
IO Interactive stepped into self-publishing a while back with its Hitman franchise, and the company is now set to begin offering those services for external partners. It has announced IOI Partners, a third-party publishing division that will focus on delivering “impactful entertainment through creative, quality-focused collaborations, bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players”.
The company has also announced its first partner- Build a Rocket Boy, a AAA studio led by former Rockstar Games and Grand Theft Auto veteran Leslie Benzies, which was established a couple of years ago. IO Interactive will be publishing Build a Rocket Boy’s first premium title for PC and consoles. Titled MindsEye, it’s described as a AAA cinematic, narrative-driven, single-player action-adventure title.
“From day one, Build A Rocket Boy Studios has been focused on creating the next generation of compelling gaming and quality entertainment experiences,” said Benzies. “We can’t wait to share our first AAA premium game and ever-evolving universe, MindsEye, with the world. There is no finer partner than IO Interactive to publish our first title, with their strong understanding of community culture, premium action-adventure games, and a best-in-class publishing team, we really look forward to partnering with them on our new blockbuster journey.”
“We are honoured to be the global publishing partner working with Build A Rocket Boy’s exceptionally talented team and to bring our community an exciting new IP,” said IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak. ” IO Interactive and Build A Rocket Boy are like-minded in how we aim to create a bond and a long-term relationship with our communities, which perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering high-quality, immersive experiences to players worldwide. As our first publishing partnership, this marks a significant milestone for IO Interactive, and we could not be prouder of this collaboration.”
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