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Your Steam Deck. Your decisions. · Play Directive 8020 anywhere · Replay branching story paths on the go · One more episode turns into five · Sci-fi horror hits differently under the covers Since launch Directive 8020 has been in the Playable category for Steam Deck Compatibility, but after some work from the team, it now meets all of Valve’s requirements to be a verified Steam Deck experience…
Hey everyone! Thank you for playing Directive 8020 and we’re glad to see so many of you come aboard the Cassiopeia. Thank you for sending in your reports regarding Ray Tracing, DLSS, bugs, and performance issues so today we are addressing some of these. Our team has been actively working to improve your overall experience, and we hope that today’s patch will be the first step to resolving your…
Directive 8020 is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Consoles... Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms. For a limited time, we're running an introd…
Directive 8020 is out in just 2 days! Not sure when it unlocks in your region and want to be ready to play it as soon as it does? Consult Corinth's release map: Note: You may also need to download an additional data update after launch. Pre-load is also now available on Steam and PlayStation 5, if you've pre-ordered you can start downloading so you're ready for launch in just 2 days! Now is you…
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In this fourth episode we join our audio team as they break down how sound plays a vital role in building tension aboard the Cassiopeia, from the creaks of the ship itself to the terrifying sounds lurking in the darkness. Discover how the audio team crafted an immersive soundscape designed to keep players constantly on edge, where every noise makes you wonder if it’s friend or foe. (Spoiler War…
On April 22nd, we invited over 70 press and creators to our Earth Day Training Programme, where they got to experience a final hands-on with Directive 8020, and were thrown into a real-life scene onboard the Cassiopeia with our crew and mimics, along with a few other out of this world experiences... Get an in-depth look into what our UK Preview Event for Directive 8020 was like here: As well as…
In this third episode we welcome you aboard the Cassiopeia! Join us as we take you behind the scenes of this deep-space vessel, from it’s pristine beginnings to something far more… unsettling. Watch as the ship evolves alongside the crew, with every detail of its design reflecting a story that’s slowly unravelling. Join our devs as they break down the creative thinking and inspirations behind b…
Announced at the Galaxies Spring 2026 showcase, Steam pre-orders are now open for cinematic sci-fi survival horror Directive 8020. Launching Tuesday, May 12th here's everything you need to know in 60 Seconds: Steam pre-purchase is now available: With less than one month left until launch, pre-purchase Directive 8020 now to get the Digital Deluxe upgrade at no additional cost. (After release it…
In this second episode, we introduce you to humanity’s (potential) new home, and the corporation taking us there... (Spoiler Warning - Watch at your own risk) Crew Transmissions are a series of developer diaries that will offer a deep dive into the characters and world of our upcoming survival horror game, Directive 8020. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, this series is your first…
Crew Transmissions are a series of developer diaries that will offer a deep dive into the characters and world of our upcoming survival horror game, Directive 8020. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with members of our talented team, this is your first look inside the making of our most ambitious Dark Pictures journey yet... In this initial episode, join our devs as they share new i…
Premiered at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase spotlighting the return of couch-coop 'Movie Night' mode, check out our brand-new trailer here: Don’t Play Alone, Survive Together Alongside the single-player experience, Directive 8020 can also be played with up to five friends in local multiplayer in the returning Movie Night mode. Choose which member(s) of the Cassiopeia crew to control and…
We're proud to announce that our sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, will launch May 12 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now live across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with Steam pre-purchase coming soon with the same free Digital Deluxe upgrade bonus as the console platforms. Watch the brand new ' COMPLY ' trailer here: Every Choi…
Premiered at IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition , Directive 8020 showcased never before seen gameplay, offering a glimpse at a claustrophobic first-person sequence. Young, played by Lashana Lynch (No Time To Die, The Woman King, The Day of the Jackal), investigates noises within a vent aboard the Cassiopeia spaceship. As the tension builds, Young encounters the terrifying threat at the heart of th…
Catch Up with the Gamescom Summary Recap We’ve wrapped everything into a Gamescom 2025 Recap, available now. Expect behind-the-scenes scares, developer insights, and a closer look at the choices—and consequences—players experienced at the show. Take a deep dive into this year's event… Tuesday - Opening the Airlock with NVIDIA Gamescom 2025 began with a moment we’ve been looking forward to: show…
To celebrate 6 years of The Dark Pictures, we thought it was about time we made a gear store for you to represent your favourite games with exclusive apparel, collectibles and more. The Curator’s repository is full of dark secrets and interesting curiosities - but will you choose with your head or your heart? Visit the gear store Order your own LIMITED EDITION Curator diorama - only 999 were ma…
The Directive 8020 team have landed at Gamescom with lots to share, including hands-on demos for press and influencers, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews, and more. Fancy getting an exclusive sneak peek at what we’re showing them? Check out the '13 minutes of Prologue Gameplay' below to watch Sleep Technicians Carter and Simms step outside the Cassiopeia to tackle a dangerous hull breach……
In Directive 8020: Digital Deluxe Edition play in costume as your favourite Dark Pictures characters, change your view with the filter pack, discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content in the digital artbook, put the exclusive soundtrack on repeat and explore the additional mission: ‘The Dark Pictures Heirloom Retrieval’. THE DARK PICTURES OUTFIT PACK Wear the iconic outfits of The Dark Pictur…
Debuted at the Future Games Show Summer showcase, watch our latest 'Trust No-one' trailer and hear Creative Director, Will Doyle unveil Directive 8020's brand new mechanic - Turning Points. Trust No-one A new world. A new directive. The Cassiopeia’s mission to Tau Ceti f was meant to begin humanity’s next chapter. Instead, it may be the final one. As fear spreads and loyalties fracture, surviva…
The Cassiopeia is fully outfitted as a colony craft but will be flying with a vastly reduced crew. Comprising of astronauts from around the globe, and accompanied by Corinth CEO Lamarcus Williams, the Cassiopeia’s crew have been purposefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure they are perfectly equipped to undertake this mission on behalf of humanity. Corinth’s mission to Tau Ceti f is mo…
Pilot Brianna Young is one of Corinth’s most promising talents. Driven, focused, and fiercely capable, she joins the mission to Tau Ceti f to honour her father’s legacy - and forge her own. She’s one of a kind. Well... she used to be. Brianna Young (played by Lashana Lynch) is one of Corinth’s rising stars, and pilot of the Cassiopeia. Daughter of esteemed astronaut Bill Young, she's wanted to…
Aboard the Cassiopeia, every team member matters. Technical Engineer Josef Cernan is not only a systems expert - he’s the connective tissue that keeps the mission running smoothly, both technically and emotionally. How well the mission goes is up to you. Josef Cernan is a Technical Engineer with a perceptive understanding of how things work – not just hardware, but people too. In his youth he m…
Dr. Samantha Cooper brings a rare combination of medical expertise and battlefield resilience to the Cassiopeia. A seasoned medic and a survivor, she is unwavering in her mission to protect life. No matter the cost. Dr. Samantha Cooper is a skilled medic who first learned her trade as part of the Marines’ medical evacuation team. Unfortunately her time in medevac ended abruptly following the in…
A veteran explorer and the first man on Mars, Commander Stafford now leads Corinth's mission with the same determination that defined his career. For him, this is more than a mission - it’s a legacy. A legacy that is in your hands... Nolan Stafford, the first man on Mars, is a natural leader. As commander of the mission to Tau Ceti f, Stafford brings a respected authority, as well as a lifetime…
Laura Eisele doesn’t just build systems - she builds futures. As Senior Mission Officer, her vision and technical mastery have shaped the Cassiopeia from blueprint to launch. No one – or thing – knows the ship better. Laura Eisele is the lead designer of the mission and architect of the Cassiopeia. From early in her career she’s been noticed and awarded for her work, with her peers describing h…
Alongside our action-packed story trailer shown during State of Play - Will Doyle, Creative Director for Directive 8020 spoke with PlayStation to unveil new story and gameplay details that take you deeper into the dangers that you’ll face onboard the Cassiopeia. Read the full interview on the PlayStation blog here: WISHLIST NOW: Directive 8020 lands October 2nd 2025, wishlist today and prepare…
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