IO Interactive Reveals New Hitman Collaboration In MindsEye
Leading up to yesterday’s launch of MindsEye, IO Interactive and Build a Rocket Boy dropped one final surprise trailer during the Summer Game Fest showcase in Los Angeles. The new trailer for the ambitious near-future techno thriller, helmed by former Rockstar lead Leslie Benzies, capped off its high-octane footage with a striking reveal…the unmistakable silhouette of Agent 47. The iconic assassin from IO’s other major franchise Hitman will feature in a post-launch crossover mission coming out later this July. Like all upcoming content expansions, it was crafted using MindsEye‘s proprietary Game Creation System. It’s an unexpected (but not too surprising) moment that hints a bigger, more collaborative future for the game, while also serving as a clever way to celebrate launch week for fans from both universes.
A Five Second Stinger
The surprise appearance of Agent 47 in MindsEye may have lasted only five seconds at the tail end of the latest trailer, but it was more than enough to excite both fanbases. A silhouette, a barcode and a sharp suit are all it took.
This isn’t just a novelty skin or cameo, this is a full-fledged crossover. It is one that hints at the potential of MindsEye’s tools to support deep, scripted experiences that go beyond just user-generation novelty. It’s also a clear sign of what Build A Rocket Boy is aiming for: a creative sandbox that’s flexible enough to handle collaborations, fan projects, and story expansions all in one place. For fans of Hitman, it’s a nice surprise, but for MindsEye, it’s a smart way to grab attention and show off the potential of what its creation engine can do.
Billed as a robust, next-gen creation platform, BARB’s Game Creation System functions like an “adult Roblox”, offering players and developers alike the tools and flexibility to build high-quality, story-driven experiences within the game.
My Thoughts
Between Agent 47’s surprise cameo in MindsEye, James Bond villain Le Chiffre popping up as an Elusive Target in the latest Hitman update, and the reveal of 007: First Light, IO Interactive is clearly having a blast playing in their own little sandbox with all the shiny new IPs in their toy chest. Seeing these three worlds start to intertwine is something I didn’t know I wanted until now—but I’m all in.
I was lucky enough to be in the crowd at Summer Game Fest when this MindsEye launch trailer dropped, and the second 47’s bald, barcoded head appeared on screen, the room lit up. I was grinning in my seat, and judging by the reaction around me, I definitely wasn’t the only one.
