Directive 8020 Countdown

The countdown for Directive 8020 is officially on. Supermassive Games is taking The Dark Pictures formula into deep space this time, mixing sci-fi horror, branching choices, paranoia, and deadly alien threats aboard a doomed colony ship.

With launch day getting closer, players are already preparing for the game’s global unlock, multiplayer modes, and choice-driven horror experience. Here’s everything you need to know about the Directive 8020 countdown, release times, editions, file size, co-op support, and more.

Quick Information – Directive 8020

Global Release Time Table

Directive 8020 Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Directive 8020 costs $49.99 at launch.

Players who pre-order the game are eligible for the Digital Deluxe upgrade, which includes:

• The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack
• Additional collectibles
• Cinematic filter packs
• Digital artbook
• Exclusive soundtrack

The Digital Deluxe version is currently not available separately on the PlayStation Store.

What Makes Directive 8020 Different?

Directive 8020 pushes The Dark Pictures formula deeper into psychological horror and paranoia-driven storytelling.

This time, players must constantly question:

• who is human
• who is infected
• and who can actually be trusted

One of the biggest gameplay moments shown so far involves two identical versions of a crew member appearing at once, forcing players to decide which one is the real human and which one is the alien mimic.

As expected from Supermassive Games, one wrong decision can easily get characters killed.

The New Turning Points Feature

Directive 8020 introduces a brand-new feature called Turning Points.

This system allows players to:

• rewind important decisions
• revisit branching story paths
• explore alternate endings
• undo character deaths

Players can also choose Survivor Mode if they want the classic Dark Pictures experience where every death is permanent and choices cannot be reversed.

This adds a lot more replay value compared to earlier entries in the series.

What to Expect From Directive 8020

The game follows the crew of a colony ship stranded near the dangerous planet Tau Ceti f after something goes horribly wrong during the mission.

Players can expect:

• cinematic horror storytelling
• branching choices
• alien mimic creatures
• tense survival moments
• planetary exploration
• multiple endings
• co-op gameplay
• intense paranoia-driven decision making

The game also stars Lashana Lynch as pilot Brianna Young.

System Requirements