Directive 8020
Xbox Series X|S · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5
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Directive 8020: The Kotaku Review
In space, no one can hear you sigh
Kotaku
What to Expect From The Next Dark Pictures Anthology Game
Directive 8020 continues the Dark Pictures Anthology tradition of teasing the next game's story, and it is all but confirmed to be The Craven Man.
Game RantDirective 8020 Guide – All 5 O Death Secrets And How To View The Teaser Trailer
Use this guide to find the 5 O Death secrets that unlock the bonus Curator cutscene as well as the teaser trailer for the next game in The Dark Pictures Anthology.
GamingBolt
Directive 8020 Kicks Off Dark Pictures Season 2 with a Whimper
Directive 8020 claims that it's part of the Dark Pictures anthology, but it also distances itself from the series in key ways.
Game RantDirective 8020 Guide – All 10 Simms Recording Locations
Track down all of the Simms Recording collectibles to be discovered in Directive 8020 using this complete guide.
GamingBoltDirective 8020 Includes Teaser for The Craven Man as Reward for 100 Percent Completion
The teaser for Supermassive Games' future project includes a few spooky things, including a mysterious hand beckoning viewers closer.
GamingBolt
How to Restore Control Room Door's Power (No Games) in Directive 8020
While evading William's mimic, Cernan needs to find a way to restore power to the Control Room door to escape in Directive 8020 episode 3 (No Games).
Game Rant
Until Dawn Dev Still Going with Dark Pictures Series, Next Entry Teased
The Ring vibes in this one. As is customary for The Dark Pictures Anthology games, the next entry in the horror series has been revealed by way of a secret teaser video hidden in the latest release. With Directive 8020 now in the hands of the public, what's up next has made its way online. The...
Push Square
Directive 8020's new Turning Points system transforms it from a simple sci-fi survival horror into a compelling, gory puzzle
Directive 8020 starts aboard the spaceship Cassiopeia, where you join a group of scientists venturing to the exoplanet Tau Ceti f. Tasked with setting up the next intergalactic colony, all these scientists are meant to do is take a look at the new planet and figure out how safe it is for the...
Steam NewsDirective 8020's new Turning Points system transforms it from a simple sci-fi survival horror into a compelling, gory puzzle
Cheat fate.
PC Gamer
Why is Tau Ceti the sci-fi setting for Marathon, Project Hail Mary, and more?
Tau Ceti is the star system of choice for Marathon, Project Hail Mary, and Directive 8020, among others. Here's why.
Polygon
How to Save Everyone in Directive 8020
Keeping every crew member alive in Directive 8020 requires careful decisions. Here’s a full walkthrough covering every major death choice.
Game Rant
Carter's Utility Strap Location in Directive 8020 (Lost and Found)
Carter's Utility Strap is a narrative item that can be found later on in Directive 8020, here's where to find it and unlock the Lost and Found trophy.
Game Rant
What's The Fastest Way To Get Everyone Killed In Directive 8020?
There's only one way to save everyone in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020, but there are more than 40 unique ways to get them killed.
TheGamer
Intercession or The Craven Man?: Directive 8020 teaser for next Dark Pictures, analyzed
With every Dark Picture, we cannot help but wonder, what's on the horizon, and what story does The Curator want to tell next? The first season of Dark Pictures Anthology concluded in winter 2022. Season two saw its first entry with Directive 8020 on May 12. Its marketing dropped the Anthology...
Destructoid
How to Hack Williams' Computer in Directive 8020?
The Password1 trophy in Directive 8020 can easily be missed. Here’s the correct path to hack Williams' computer.
Game Rant
How to Send Second Team For Redirecting Fuel in Directive 8020
Players must intentionally fail multiple QTEs in Directive 8020 to trigger the alternate redirecting fuel sequence.
Game Rant
How to Restore Power to the Drawbridge in Directive 8020
This guide explains where to find the Fuel Cell and how to safely restore power to the bridge in Directive 8020.
Game Rant
Charybdis Probe Serial Number (Episode 7) in Directive 8020
Players will need a four-digit serial number for the Charybdis probe to send a message to Earth in Directive 8020 episode 7, here's where to find it.
Game Rant
All The Dark Pictures Anthology games, ranked: Where does Directive 8020 place?
The Dark Pictures Anthology provides standalone interactive horror titles where choices matter and twists may make or break your experience. Seven years and five games to show, you can always be sure that a Dark Picture will throw tough choices your way. But which title is guaranteed to get your...
Steam NewsAll The Dark Pictures Anthology games, ranked: Where does Directive 8020 place?
The Dark Pictures Anthology provides standalone interactive horror titles where choices matter and twists may make or break your experience. Seven years and five games to show, you can always be sure that a Dark Picture will throw tough choices your way. But which title is guaranteed to get your...
Destructoid
Which Path Should You Take To Find Anders in Directive 8020?
Here's how to find the real Anders during the Search Party section in Directive 8020.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 Review – Lost in Trust
With atmospheric dread, character-driven drama, and third-person stealth, Directive 8020 is not The Dark Pictures Anthology as you know it.
GamingBolt
Directive 8020: All Characters And Their Voice Actors
Meet the real people behind the crew of the Cassiopeia in Directive 8020.
TheGamer
Should You Save Mitchell or Anders in Directive 8020?
The choice between Mitchell and Anders in Directive 8020 can directly affect which crew members survive.
Game Rant
Where to Find All Dark Picture Dolls in Directive 8020
These Dark Pictures Dolls in Directive 8020 Are Ridiculously Well Hidden. Here's how to find them all.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 endings guide: All Destinies, choices, and variations
No matter which Supermassive Interactive game you're in, outlasting the horror feels much like starring in a slasher movie, and Directive 8020 is no different. Your characters' survival and their choices dictate exactly how this sci-fi adventure ends. So, what predicament will you leave the crew of...
Destructoid
How Many Endings Are There In Directive 8020?
With your decisions all factoring into which ending you get in Directive 8020, here's how many endings you'll be working toward seeing.
TheGamer
Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020 and Subnautica 2 Arrive With DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution, New GeForce Drivers Now Live
NVIDIA's latest GeForce drivers are now available for players to download ahead of a couple of major releases within the week, including Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2 all arriving with support for DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and DLSS with Multi-Frame Generation. Beginning with...
Wccftech
Nvidia rolls out new Game Ready driver for Forza Horizon 6 and other DLSS titles
Nvidia has released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver optimised for this week’s major DLSS titles, including Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, Subnautica 2 and the latest update for Blades of Fire, alongside new details on upcoming support for 007 First Light. Nvidia rolls out new Game Ready driver...
KitGuru
All Directive 8020 endings and how to get them
Our spoiler-heavy guide lays out every ending to Directive 8020 and the choices you needed to get them
GamesRadar
How to Find Locker Code in Chapter 3 Search in Directive 8020
Players will come across a large cabinet/locker in Directive 8020 Chapter 3 (Search) that requires a four-digit code. Here's where to find it.
Game Rant
How does Directive 8020 multiplayer work?
The Directive 8020 co-op mode is slightly different to that of previous Dark Anthology games, so here's how it works
GamesRadarNVIDIA GeForce 596.49 WHQL Driver Is Available for Download
NVIDIA has released a brand new driver for its graphics cards. According to the release notes, the NVIDIA GeForce 596.49 WHQL driver offers optimal performance in Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020, and Subnautica 2. Since I’ve been testing Forza Horizon 6, I can say that this driver is a must for it....
DSO Gaming
How to Find the Correct Chemical Agents (Episode 5) in Directive 5020
Here's how players can solve the Chemical Agents puzzle for the drug in Directive 8020.
Game RantDirective 8020 Path Tracing, Ray Tracing & DLSS 4 Benchmarks
Supermassive Games has just released Directive 8020. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game supports both Path Tracing and DLSS 4 on PC. So, before publishing our PC Performance Analysis, I’ve decided to take a look at these two features. So, let’s dive in. For these early Path Tracing, Ray Tracing,...
DSO Gaming
What Is The Anomaly Log Number (Episode 5) in Directive 8020?
During Directive 8020's Episode 5, players can unlock a hidden Secret by finding and converting a hidden clue.
Game Rant
How to play with friends - Directive 8020
Here's how you can start a multiplayer run in Directive 8020.
Shacknews
How To Unlock All Character Destinies In Directive 8020
Characterize your five playable crew members in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 and lock in their character destinies.
TheGamer
Directive 8020: Story and endings, explained
The Cassiopeia set out to Tau Ceti f, a planet 12 light-years away from Earth, with the Andromeda following behind. They arrive at the planet, having crash-landed following a hull breach by an unidentifiable meteor carrying an otherworldly contagion inside. The contagion—known as the Growth—spread...
Destructoid
Directive 8020 Brings The Sci-fi Paranoia With Release
Today, Supermassive Games is happy to announce the launch of their sci-fi horror game, Directive 8020. Who will you trust? The post Directive 8020 Brings The Sci-fi Paranoia With Release appeared first on COGconnected.
Cogconnected
How To Unlock The Humanitarian Achievement/Trophy In Directive 8020 👍 👀
Some characters are bound to die in Directive 8020, but here's how to save everyone that you can and which decisions you'll need to make to do so.
TheGamer
All Curator Secrets in Directive 8020
Find all Curator Secrets in Directive 8020 with this complete guide featuring every location, image, and how to unlock the final Curator scene.
Game Rant
All Simms' Recordings in Directive 8020
Looking to collect every Simms’ Recording in Directive 8020? Here are all the locations you need to find throughout the game.
Game Rant
Where To Find All Of Simms' Recordings In Directive 8020
Find all ten of the Simms Recording locations in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 to piece together some backstory on the Cetus Mission.
TheGamer
All Secrets in Directive 8020
Find all 50 Secrets in Directive 8020 with complete collectible locations across every episode.
Game Rant
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 8 Of Directive 8020
No fate but what you've made! Here's what to expect in the final episode of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020.
TheGamer
How to find the Serial Number for the Probe in Directive 8020
Get straight to sending your signal.
PC Gamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 7 Of Directive 8020
Find out the mysteries of the Cetus Mission in episode seven of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020.
TheGamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 6 Of Directive 8020
Can you figure out who the real crew members are and who are the imposters in episode six of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020?
TheGamer
Where To Find The Radio Silence Anomaly Log Number For The Orbital Scanner In Directive 8020
If you're looking for the Anomaly Log Number in Radio Silence, here's where to find it in Directive 8020.
TheGamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 5 Of Directive 8020
There are several lives on the line during the fifth episode of Directive 8020 - who will your decisions manage to keep alive?
TheGamer
How To Unlock All Achievements/Trophies In Directive 8020
Here's how to unlock all achievements and trophies in Directive 8020.
TheGamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 4 Of Directive 8020
Sneak through the vents and fight for your life in the fourth episode of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020.
TheGamer
Where To Find All O Death Secrets To Unlock The Teaser Trailer In Directive 8020
Here's where to find all O Death secrets in Directive 8020 so you can unlock the scene with the Curator and the special teaser trailer.
TheGamer
Directive 8020 Interview – Sci-Fi Horror, Couch Co-Op, Turning Points, and More
Creative director Will Doyle was kind enough to answer our questions about Directive 8020, like how difficult it might be for a new player.
GamingBoltDirective 8020 Releases New Launch Trailer As It's Available Today
Check out the official launch trailer for Directive 8020 — the game is available today on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Bleeding Cool Games
How To Get Through The Locked Code Door In Search In Directive 8020
Here's where to find the door code for Food Storage in the Search section of Directive 8020.
TheGamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 3 Of Directive 8020
You're navigating a crash landing and one heck of a shakeup to the story so far in the third episode of Directive 8020.
TheGamer
Where to Find Carter's PC Key Code in Directive 8020
Eisele comes across Carter's PC in crew quarters, and they'll need to find its key code to unlock it and progress the story forward in Directive 8020.
Game Rant
How Long is Directive 8020?
Directive 8020 is longer than previous Dark Pictures games and introduces a full replay system that makes 100 percent completion far more flexible.
Game RantDirective 8020, The Latest Dark Pictures Anthology Title, is Out Now
Out now on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, the sci-fi horror marks a new era for Supermassive Games with deeper gameplay systems.
GamingBolt
How Many Episodes Are There In Directive 8020?
This is how long you'll be looking at spending with the crew aboard the Cassiopeia in Directive 8020.
TheGamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 2 Of Directive 8020
How will you handle Eisele's suspicions about the Sleep Technicians in the second chapter of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020?
TheGamer
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today
May is arguably one of the most exciting months for PlayStation 5 players as many long-awaited releases will finally make their way to Sony’s video game console. From nostalgia-fueled adventures to spy thrillers, there seems to be something for any type of gamer. That includes Directive 8020, the...
PlayStation Lifestyle
How To Find The Obol And Make The Curator Appear In Directive 8020
You'll need to find the obol coin to unlock the Curator in Directive 8020, so here's where to find it.
TheGamer
Tips For Playing The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020
The most innocuous decisions you make in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 will matter - here's a few tips on how to start off strong.
TheGamer
What Happens If You Save or Lose Simms in Directive 8020 Episode 1?
Here's what happens if you fail the QTE prompt and lose Simms after an explosion on the ship's hull in Directive 8020.
Game Rant
Should You Use Turning Points In Directive 8020?
If you're wondering which playstyle to pick in Directive 8020 and whether to use Turning Points, here's what you need to know.
TheGamer
All Choices And Outcomes In Episode 1 Of Directive 8020
There's something mysterious happening aboard the Casseopia in Directive 8020 after a hull breach that leaves astronauts Carter and Simms scrambling.
TheGamer
Directive 8020 gameplay video — see the first hour here
Check out the first hour of Directive 8020 gameplay, recorded on PS5. Supermassive's first foray into space is as tense as it sounds.
Polygon
Directive 8020 Optimized Graphics Settings for PC
Players can optimize Directive 8020 with the best settings to boost FPS in this demanding Unreal Engine 5 sci-fi horror with our performance guide.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 Global Release Times & Countdown
Here are the exact global release times for The Dark Pictures: Directive 8020, so you know when you can start playing Supermassive’s latest entry.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 review: A new breed of sci-fi horror
Directive 8020 is a welcome return for the Dark Pictures series.
Shacknews
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Sci-Fi Horror Game Directive 8020
The Dark Pictures heads to space. Ready for some early-year spooks on Xbox? Well, Directive 8020 brings its sci-fi horror experience to Xbox tomorrow, and the reviews are now in for what is Supermassive Games' next entry in the Dark Pictures franchise. We're going to round up some of these reviews,...
Pure XboxDirective 8020 is Now Available to Pre-Load, Global Release Timings Revealed
Supermassive Games' latest horror title will go live at 7 AM PST on May 12th worldwide for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
GamingBolt
Directive 8020's Mixed Reviews Suggest Another Polarising Dark Pictures Experience
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 has launched to mixed reviews, something that's characteristic of the series as a whole.
TheGamer
Directive 8020 review: Alien-inspired horror game can't transcend B-movie thrills
Directive 8020, the latest game in The Dark Pictures Anthology, is the most ambitious game in the series yet, and bears a strong Alien resemblance.
Polygon
Directive 8020 Offers Zero Gravity, Moderate Stakes, And A Respectable Number Of Jump Scares
Directive 8020 offers fresh mechanics to the series' template and retains the core gameplay we know and love, but some parts feel a little repetitive.
TheGamer
Directive 8020 Review
Directive 8020 takes a bold step forward for cinematic horror, even as some of its biggest choices could have used a little more uncertainty.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 Review: Dark Pictures Season Two Gets Off to a Solid Start
Are you wondering if Directive 8020 is a good entry into the Dark Pictures anthology? Learn more about the game in this review.
DualShockersRandom Encounter 347 – Darkness and Retro Light
On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s all about the aliens! First up, Directive 8020. The latest game in Supermassive Games’ The Dark Pictures Anthology series, 8020 brings choice-based horror movie vibes into space. Pulling from the classic horror sci-fi films The Thing and Alien, did this...
RPGFan
Directive 8020 review
Stop me if you've heard this one (or something like it) before: the Earth is dying, and humanity's last hope is a lone inhabitable planet, light years from home. A crack crew of humanity's finest is assembled for an eight-year space mission to survey the planet, but when they finally awaken from...
Eurogamer
Directive 8020
The evolution of games whose core appeal centres on the strength of their narrative is astounding to me, whose first experiences with gaming involved extremely basic, text-only adventures. Playing Directive 8020 in 2026 feels like magic sometimes, a scientific miracle bringing my disparate...
RPGFan
This week in PC games: Subnautica 2 early access, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and Directive 8020 disproving the old saying about space and screaming
Our infamously workshy news editor Edwin – he only posted barely twice the number of articles last week as I did, the skiver – is off doing something that isn’t the Maw this morning. See? This time he didn’t even have the gumption to hurl his own body into its waiting gullet, where through the pain...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Directive 8020 – 15 Things We’ve Learned So Far
Pushing The Dark Pictures Anthology to outer space, Directive 8020 redefines paranoia as shapeshifting terror derails your decision making.
GamingBolt
If You Don't Like Dark Pictures Games, Directive 8020 Might Still Be For You
In a recent interview with GameRant, Directive 8020 director Will Doyle spoke on how the game aims to broaden the Dark Pictures Anthology's reach.
Game Rant
I Marathoned the Entire Dark Pictures Anthology Ahead of Directive 8020, and Here's My Official Ranking
Marathoning the entire Dark Pictures Anthology is a great way to prepare for Directive 8020, and here's how I rank all of them vs. each other.
Game Rant
Hands-On Preview: Directive 8020 Shows A Lot of Promise, But Also Leaves Me Worried
Are you interested in Supermassive Games upcoming Directive 8020? Learn more about the game in this hands-on preview.
DualShockers
Directive 8020 Combats Rage-Quitting With Clever Feature
GameRant interviews Directive 8020 director Will Doyle about the game's new Turning Point system and why it was created in the first place.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 Leans Hard Into The Thing — Supermassive Promises Eyes, Teeth and Bones in Deep Space Body Horror
British developer Supermassive Games is about to launch Directive 8020, the fifth mainline game in its The Dark Pictures Anthology horror game series, following Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me (there was also the PS VR2 exclusive Switchback). Directive 8020 is special...
Wccftech
Directive 8020 Features Supermassive's Most Lethal Finale Yet
GameRant interviews Directive 8020 director Will Doyle about its branching narrative, and he revealed something surprising about character deaths.
Game Rant
Directive 8020 wants you to feel the weight of every decision
The next Dark Pictures game is chock-full of consequences large and small.
Shacknews
Directive 8020 Hands-On Preview
GameRant went hands-on with Directive 8020, Supermassive Games' upcoming fifth Dark Pictures entry and the series' first emphasis on direct control.
Game Rant
Directive 8020's Brief Demo Left Me Underwhelmed
Supermassive Games' fifth entry in its Dark Pictures anthology delves into sci-fi.
GameSpot
Directive 8020 is using an episodic structure straight out of a limited TV series 'to be mindful of people's time'
"We always want to make it feel like you're playing a movie or a TV show."
PC Gamer
The secret to Supermassive Games casting two Oscar winners is its focus on human-made art: 'They know that their performance is going to come across really well'
Directive 8020 is Supermassive Games' next cinematic horror game set in the cold void of space aboard the Cassiopeia, a ship full of scientists voyaging towards humanity's next home. But like most Supermassive Games' it's more than just your typical horror experience, as it treads the line between...
Steam News
Until Dawn dev's new sci-fi horror builds on Alien and The Thing's coworker paranoia: "It's a different, more mature way of viewing relationships"
Hands-on | Directive 8020 is a stealthy, tense survival horror in space, where only coworkers can hear you scream...
Steam News
Directive 8020 feels like the horror game Supermassive Games was born to make
Supermassive Games is yet again asking the age-old question: would its fans survive a horror movie? Specifically, would they successfully weather John Carpenter's The Thing? You see, Directive 8020 is set on a spaceship with a crew of scientists and one billionaire venturing forth to inspect the...
Steam NewsDirective 8020 feels like the horror game Supermassive Games was born to make
Surviving aboard the Cassiopeia is harder than it looks.
PC Gamer
Directive 8020 Preview – Supermassive’s Most Isolated Nightmare Yet
Directive 8020 is a new survival horror game set on a distant planet, where an alien force is threatening a shipwrecked crew. The post Directive 8020 Preview – Supermassive’s Most Isolated Nightmare Yet appeared first on COGconnected.
Cogconnected
Directive 8020’s Executive Producer Discusses Body Horror, Meaningful Choices, And How Players Can Reverse Their Decisions
We spoke with Directive 8020's executive producer Dan McDonald about The Dark Pictures' next jump scare-filled adventure.
TheGamer
Directive 8020's Brief Demo Left Me Underwhelmed, Not Terrified
Ever since 2015's Until Dawn, I've been a big fan of Supermassive Games. From wincing as Rami Malek meets a grizzly end at the hands of a buzzsaw in Until Dawn, to fleeing an undead monstrosity in Man of Medan years later, the Guildford-based team has always excelled in delivering thrilling,...
GameSpot
After an hour with Directive 8020, I worry the latest Dark Pictures game feels a little flat
Supermassive's "party horror" games, as I like to call them, have become a guilty pleasure of mine. This series famously began with Until Dawn in 2015 and peaked with House of Ashes in 2021, if you ask me. (Although I enjoyed the schlocky Quarry in 2022 as well.) It's a series pitched like an...
EurogamerUntil Dawn dev's new sci-fi horror builds on Alien and The Thing's coworker paranoia: "It's a different, more mature way of viewing relationships"
Hands-on | Directive 8020 is a stealthy, tense survival horror in space, where only coworkers can hear you scream...
GamesRadar
Directive 8020 Could Be 2026’s Biggest Horror Surprise
With this feature, we will be taking a look at Supermassive's upcoming Directive 8020 and how it could end up being one of the biggest games of the year.
GamingBolt
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred
Plus, Directive 8020, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Control Resonant, Masters of Albion, Crimson Desert, DLSS 5, compact keyboards tested, and much more, too
PC Gamer