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Guildford, UK – August 20, 2024 — Supermassive Games, the acclaimed studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, has officially announced its latest entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. A bold leap into sci-fi horror, this all-new cinematic adventure will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
A New Frontier for Fear
Set against the haunting silence of deep space, Directive 8020 charts humanity’s desperate bid for survival as Earth teeters on the edge of collapse. The story follows the crew of the Cassiopeia, a colony ship bound for the potentially habitable planet Tau Ceti f, located 12 light-years from Earth. But when the ship crash-lands, the crew discovers they are not alone—and something is already watching.
Their enemy is unlike anything they’ve faced before: an alien entity capable of perfectly mimicking human behavior. Trust disintegrates. Paranoia spreads. And every decision could mean the difference between saving the crew—or sacrificing all of Earth.
Lashana Lynch Leads a Stellar Cast
Bringing emotional depth and gravitas to the role of astronaut Young is Hollywood star Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King). As the face of this groundbreaking mission, Lynch’s character becomes central to the unfolding psychological tension aboard the Cassiopeia.
Innovation Meets Terror
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Directive 8020 marks a dramatic evolution for the Dark Pictures franchise. Featuring:
Next-Gen Cinematic Horror: Dive into a richly rendered sci-fi world where immersive visuals and narrative-driven tension create a true survival horror experience.
Real-Time Threats: Face off against an unpredictable alien threat in persistent real-time. No scripted scares—only dynamic, adaptive terror.
New Stealth Mechanics: Sneak, hide, and strike using improvised weapons and quick reflexes as you navigate the deadly corridors of the Cassiopeia.
Branching Narrative Choices: With an enemy that can be anyone, players must weigh every decision carefully. Trust no one. Sacrifice may be inevitable.
The Stakes Are Planetary
As the crew fights to stay alive, one brutal truth emerges: saving themselves may doom the very world they left behind. Directive 8020 raises chilling questions of survival, sacrifice, and identity in the cold vacuum of space—where death takes many forms.
