Tuesday, February 10th 2026
Directive 8020 Sci-Fi Survival Horror Launches on May 12, Pre-orders Now Open
Supermassive Games is proud to reveal that its sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, will launch on 12 May 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game will be available in both physical and digital formats, with pre-orders now live across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 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-fuelled decision-making where trust is fragile and every choice can be deadly.
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.
Pre-order Directive 8020 now to secure your free Deluxe Edition upgrade
Pre-orders are available now on PS5, Xbox Series, and at participating retail stores (while retail stocks last), with Steam digital pre-orders coming soon. Pre-orders include access to:
Directive 8020 launches with single-player and up to 5-player couch co-op on May 12th, with online multiplayer arriving in a free post-launch update. More details will be shared soon.
Sources:
Directive 8020 (website), Steam product page
Every Choice Has a Consequence
The Comply Pre-Order Trailer explores Directive 8020's paranoia-fuelled decision-making where trust is fragile and every choice can be deadly.
- Choice-Based Gameplay: Cooper, the ship's medic, is fuelled 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.
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-order Directive 8020 now to secure your free Deluxe Edition upgrade
Pre-orders are available now on PS5, Xbox Series, 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
5 Comments on Directive 8020 Sci-Fi Survival Horror Launches on May 12, Pre-orders Now Open
What was that racing game that first introduced the option to rewind a portion to stop the frustration of crashingg right at the last bend? because that was a pretty nice feature.
Not sure if they were the first but I remember using it in GRID 1 at least.
I did play the Dark Pictures Anthology games and yeah sometimes this feature would of been nice to have.
I've lost characters to the dumbest deaths and some were not really my fault and that kind of pissed me off, like I had to slowly walk on a thin plank to pass over a cliff to the other side and ofc someone disturbed me in my room and I've accidentally fell off while trying to pause the game with a controller..
I've tried to alt+f4 out of the game but nope it was instantly saved the moment I fell with that character.