Supermassive Games has just revealed that its sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, will launch on May 12, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XIS, and PC via Steam.
The game will be available in both physical and digital formats, with pre-orders now live across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series XIS. PC (Steam) will be digital-only, with Steam digital pre-orders coming soon. Pre-orders include a free Deluxe Edition upgrade (while retail stocks last).
Every Choice Has a Consequence
The Comply Pre-Order Trailer explores Directive 8020’s paranoia-fueled decision-making, where trust is fragile and every choice can be deadly.
- Choice-Based Gameplay: Cooper, the ship’s medic, is fueled by paranoia and faces a harrowing decision as her crewmate Mitchell pleads for release from behind a sealed door. Cooper, unknowing if he’s human or not, has a difficult decision to make. This moment underscores a core theme of Directive 8020: trust no one, as every action has consequences.
- The “Double” Reveal: Based on how the game branches and your previous decisions, Cooper can now possess the gun instead of Commander Stafford. Two identical versions of Cernan (the ship’s Engineer) rush into view and you must choose: who is the mimic and who do you allow back into the crew? One choice will prove fatal.
- Planetary Exploration: For the first time, the trailer teases on-planet gameplay showcasing the harsh, alien landscape of Tau Ceti f.
- Talent &Track: The trailer features lead talent Lashana Lynch as pilot Brianna Young, accompanied by the track “Comply” from Brighton-based band Blood Red Shoes.
Turning Points
Directive 8020 introduces Turning Points, a brand-new feature for The Dark Pictures that allows players to rewind and revisit key decisions, tailoring the experience to different playstyles. Whether uncovering every possible outcome or braving the story with no second chances, Turning Points gives players greater control over how they survive the horrors of deep space.
- Completionists: Track and explore alternative narrative branches and hidden endings.
- “Save my favorite character!” players: Rewind death to undo fatal mistakes and keep favorite characters alive.
- Survivors: Survivor Mode delivers the classic Dark Pictures experience – no safety nets, where every death is permanent.
Pre-orders are available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and at participating retail stores (while retail stocks last), with Steam digital pre-orders coming soon.
Pre-orders include access to:
- The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack
- The Dark Pictures Collectables
- Cinematic Filter Pack
- Digital Soundtrack
- Digital Artbook
The game will launch with single-player and couch co-op for up to five players, with online multiplayer arriving in a free post-launch update. More details will be shared soon.
Directive 8020 launches on May 12, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Be sure to check out the brand-new ‘Comply’ pre-order trailer below!
