Supermassive Games, the studio behind popular horror titles such as Until Dawn and The Quarry, has announced a new addition to their The Dark Pictures anthology titled Directive 8020. This upcoming game, set to release in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, promises an immersive cinematic horror experience with a strong focus on survival and a branching narrative.
In Directive 8020, players are transported into a near-future where Earth is facing extinction, and humanity’s only hope lies 12 light-years away on the distant planet Tau Ceti f. The storyline follows the crew of the colony ship Cassiopeia, which crash-lands on the alien planet. The survivors soon discover they are not alone and must contend with a hostile alien organism capable of mimicking its prey. The crew’s struggle for survival forces them into a moral dilemma: should they sacrifice their own safety to save the entire human race?
The game features Hollywood actor Lashana Lynch, known for her roles in Bob Marley: One Love and The Woman King, as the pioneering astronaut, Young.
Supermassive Games aims to elevate the horror experience by introducing persistent real-time threats and new stealth gameplay mechanics. The game will utilise Unreal Engine 5 to enhance its interactive cinematics, providing players with next-gen visuals and dynamic storytelling.
Key features of Directive 8020 include:
Next-Gen Cinematic Survival Horror:
Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.
Real-Time Alien Threats:
Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improvised weapons, lightning reflexes, and stealth.
Trust No One:
Encounter an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey. Years of training and trust are lost among the crew when their enemy hides in plain sight. Who is human, and who is not? Your choices are now more important than ever!
