Directive 8020 Launches 12th May on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam)

Pre-orders are now open, including a free Deluxe Edition upgrade, alongside the reveal of a brand-new trailer

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.

Pre-orders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S include a free Deluxe Edition upgrade (while retail stocks last).

To celebrate the announcement, fans can watch the brand-new Comply Trailer here!

Every Choice Has a Consequence

The Comply 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 Captain 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 favourite character!” players: Rewind death to undo fatal mistakes and keep favourite 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).

Pre-orders include access to:

• The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack
• The Dark Pictures Collectables
• Cinematic Filter Pack
• Digital Soundtrack
• Digital Artbook

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.

For more information on Directive 8020, check out the official socials to keep up to date with the latest news: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Also, Supermassive Games invite you to join the mission and find out more: www.directive8020.com