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Directive 8020 is an all-new sci-fi survival horror adventure from Supermassive Games, creator of Until Dawn and The Quarry. Read on to learn about the game's plot, gameplay, and other information.
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Directive 8020 Gameplay
Turning Points
Directive 8020 is a sci-fi horror game that puts you in the shoes of the crew of the Cassiopeia, a spaceship returning to Earth. Things, however, take a terrifying turn when a deadly alien organism begins to infiltrate the ship, and it's up to the crew to figure out who's human and who's not.
The true tension arises from the moral dilemmas the player will encounter. Who can they trust? And what sacrifices are they willing to make to survive? Every choice they make will have consequences, branching out into a story tree, and the fate of the crew rests in the player's hands.
Recommend the game to:
⚫︎ People who like games in The Dark Pictures Anthology series
⚫︎ People who like cinematic games
⚫︎ People who want moral dilemmas in their games
⚫︎ People who enjoy games that feel as though you're watching a movie
Next-Gen Cinematic Survival
Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity. Like previous games in the series, Directive 8020 will adopt a cinematic approach to its gameplay. However, as revealed in the game's press release and trailer, it will also incorporate a stealth and survival mechanics that will demand quick decision-making. You'll need to navigate dark corridors silently, avoid detection, and use your ingenuity to outsmart the alien threat.
Real-Time Alien Threats
Real-time alien threats will keep you constantly on edge. There will be little to no downtime, even during cutscenes, as the danger is always imminent.
Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improved 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!
Directive 8020 Story Plot
Directive 8020 Story
In the dying embers of Earth, humanity's last hope flickers on a distant planet, Tau Ceti f. The Cassiopeia, a colony ship carrying the seeds of humanity's survival, crash-lands on this alien world. But their respite is short-lived. As they explore their new home, they discover a dangerous truth: They are not alone. A shapeshifting alien organism stalks them, and it can mimic their forms and hunt them with precision.
The crew of the Cassiopeia is trapped in a game of cat and mouse, their every move scrutinized by their unseen predator. To escape this nightmare, they must not only outsmart their pursuer but also confront the most difficult choice of their lives. The only path to survival might lie in a decision that could doom their home planet. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, the crew must decide whether to sacrifice everything for a chance at redemption.
Directive 8020 Setting
Based on the game's trailer, it appears that the game will be set on the colony ship Cassiopeia, a large spaceship housing the game's many protagonists and humanity's survival. However, the spaceship seems to be threatened by an alien life form that's capable of mimicking its prey.
Directive 8020 Characters
Brianna Young
Brianna Young, a talented astronaut and pilot of the Cassiopeia, is one of the five main protagonists and playable characters in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. While details about her personal life remain limited, her character is brought to life by the talented Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch, who provides both her voice and motion capture.
Nolan Stafford
Nolan Stafford is one of the playable characters aboard Cassiopeia, serving as its captain. Stafford commands the Tau Ceti f mission with the weight of authority and a legacy of discovery. He promised his closest friend, the late Bill Young, that he would protect Bill's daughter, Brianna, who is now the ship's pilot.
Alien Hunter
The Alien Hunter is the antagonist in the game. It is portrayed as a hostile, fleshy creature that can shapeshift into Cassiopeia's crew members, tricking and hunting them.
The Curator
Given that Directive 8020 is part of The Dark Pictures Anthology series, the Curator is likely to make an appearance in some capacity. As a familiar figure in previous installments, the Curator serves as an omniscient and mysterious observer of the player's narrative, recording their choices and experiences in a peculiar location he refers to as his repository.
The Curator is voiced and motion captured by the talented Pip Torrens. His live-action counterpart in House of Ashes' launch trailer is portrayed by Tony Pankhurst.
Is Directive 8020 Multiplayer?
Yes, for up to 5 people
According to the game's store pages, Directive 8020 will have "5-player online co-op." This will most likely be an altered version of the series' Movie Night mode that will allow people to play the game remotely.
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