Supermassive Games is hard at work on a new, sci-fi horror, adventure called Directive 8020. It’s one of our most anticipated games.
We are sharing this post with you today because there have been new developments, with those being the release of a new trailer and a turning points feature for this intriguing game.
The trailer plunges players into the heart of the spaceship Cassiopeia, demonstrating “The Scanner,” where crew members must be scanned to see if they’re human or alien. Action intensifies as the hydroponics bay is overrun by an alien substance, where two crewmates face off with alien mimics of themselves and fans are introduced to horrifying Hunter Variants of characters Cernan and Williams.
The trailer also presents a major new gameplay mechanic: Turning Points. This series-first feature gives players the ability to rewind to pivotal points in the story, replaying decisions to unlock different narrative paths, discover missed content, or change outcomes entirely, offering a new level of player control. And for players who want the full-pressure experience, Survivor Mode keeps things unforgiving with no rewinds.
Will Doyle, Creative Director, Dark Pictures at Supermassive Games, said: “With Directive 8020, we’re introducing a brand-new major gameplay feature – Turning Points. For the first time in a Dark Pictures title, players can rewind the story to key decision moments and change the outcomes. It’s an exciting step for us, especially with a story that has branching and multiple endings. It’s all about giving players more control, more replayability, and more ways to uncover every layer of the story.”
They’ve also announced a special edition of the game.
“Introducing Digital Deluxe Edition:
The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack
Play as Cassiopeia crew members wearing iconic outfits from across The Dark Pictures Anthology. Includes:
- Sleep Technician Carter in Jason’s army gear from House of Ashes
- Science Technician Anders in Julia’s diving outfit from Man of Medan
- Each character comes with their own outfit variation from the series
- Cosmic Visual Filter Pack
Customize the game’s look with three cinematic visual filters that represent each era of space missions:
- 60s Filter – Classic black and white
- 70s Filter – 8mm-style film grain
- 80s Filter – Retro VHS aesthetic
- Digital Artbook
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s visual development:
- Includes concept art for Tau Ceti f, the Cassiopeia, and terrifying alien transformations
- Exclusive Soundtrack
Original score by Jason Graves:
- Includes licensed tracks and in-game music
- The Dark Pictures Exclusive Heirlooms Mission
A secret, collectible-based mission:
- Search for dolls and figures hidden throughout the game that unlock secrets to previous Dark Pictures games, including Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me
Directive 8020 is scheduled to terrify us on October 2nd, and will do so on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and PC.