Leslie Benzies' New Game Studio, Create Rocket Boy Games

Benzies left Rockstar North in 2016 after a dispute over royalties.

He started Build a Rocket Boy games in 2018.

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The studio is currently working on a new open-world game called Everywhere.

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Everywhere is rumoured to be a cross-platform game that will be released on PC, consoles, and mobile devices.

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The game is said to be based on a vast and interconnected world that players can freely explore.

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Benzies has stated that Everywhere will be a "spiritual successor" to Grand Theft Auto.

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The game is being developed using a new engine that Benzies developed specifically for Everywhere.

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Benzies has assembled a team of experienced developers from Rockstar North and other studios to work on Everywhere.

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The game is still in early development, but Benzies has said that he expects it to be released in 2025 or later.

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Everywhere is one of the most anticipated games in development, and Benzie's fans have been eagerly waiting for its release.

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