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Directive 8020

bySupermassive Games•2026

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.

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Released
May 12, 2026
Also known as
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020
Genres
Action · Adventure · Horror
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S

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Directive 8020 rockets Supermassive’s horror anthology into the stars with a homage to Ridley Scott, John Carpenter, and all things body horror, while delivering a stellar narrative twist that’s out of this world.

May 22, 2026

It should be stated loud and clear from the outset: The Dark Pictures: Directive 8020 is undoubtedly the best installment in the entire anthology. This new work from Supermassive Games easily outshines its esteemed peers...

May 18, 2026

Directive 8020 imbues every interaction in trust and paranoia, delivering emotional turbulence and atmospheric dread that’s only overshadowed by inconsistent mechanics.

May 14, 2026

Directive 8020 is a strong interactive narrative with some less-than-exciting gameplay. Quick-time events and impactful decisions maintain a solid element of player interactivity, but the title would be better off ditching its weak stealth segments and walking-simulator gameplay in favor of a more direct, cinematic approach. Despite this, fans of the genre and those looking for a good narrative experience with some player influence are bound to enjoy what this latest entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology has to offer.

May 13, 2026

Part of the Dark Pictures series of games, Directive 8020 is an all-new sci-fi survival horror adventure.

Jul 24, 2026

Directive 8020 Review - So, Here's 'The Thing'

Jun 24, 2026

Supermassive Games tried a new direction in their new adventure game. This time towards sci-fi horror.

May 27, 2026

Even the futuristic setting of Tau Ceti f and the new Turning Points system can't keep Directive 8020 from settling into the series' formula.

May 13, 2026

Despite its new packaging, "Order 8020" is still essentially a work from "The Dark Pictures Anthology" with a familiar rhythm throughout.

May 13, 2026

Supermassive Games' new title flirts with great classics without achieving the same impact.

May 13, 2026

In our Directive 8020 review, learn why the latest entry in Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures anthology lacks the teeth to bite.

Jun 1, 2026

The Dark Pictures heads to space

May 20, 2026