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Directive 8020 drops roughly 15 minutes of gameplay in a new video

NewsLuke HendersonSupermassive Games, Directive 8020, PC, PS5, XSX, Gamescom 25
Directive 8020 drops roughly 15 minutes of gameplay in a new video

Supermassive Games announced that Directive 8020 was being delayed until 2026 recently, but that has not slowed them down in showing the game off. As part of their Gamescom presence the studio has released a new gameplay video for the game, which you can check out below.

The game is part of the Dark Pictures Anthology series, so fans of that will be happy to note that many of those core elements are in place here. One of the bigger changes however is that across the game, you will take control of 5 different characters.

For those curious about the story, this is the official synopsis that the studio has released.

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. Twelve 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.

Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. As they battle to survive, they are confronted with the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth.

In space, death takes many forms.

In addition to controlling many characters, the game will bring some new gadgets for players to make use of, many of them will need you to think about the best ways to use them, in order to solve the puzzles the game will put in front of you and of course, stay alive.

  • The Flashlight – As is to be expected from our games, you’ll spend a lot of time creeping around in the dark! Just be careful when using your flashlight, as aliens can spot the beam.

  • The Scanner – You’ll have a scanner at your disposal for detecting electronics and remotely activating systems, helping to distract enemies and overcome obstacles.

  • The Messenger – Your messenger lets you communicate and strategize with crewmates while staying under the radar.

  • The Wedge Tool – Made for opening doors… but as a last resort, can also be used as a weapon to temporarily stun enemies, giving you a chance to slip away and evade death.

The game does not have a new release date at this time, but it is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2026.