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SeriesThe Dark Pictures AnthologyThe Dark Pictures Anthology: Season Two

Directive 8020

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First release
May 12, 2026
Genres
Adventure · Action, Science fiction, Horror
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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.

Also known as The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020, Directive8020.exe, DIRECTIVE 8020

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Storyline
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. Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. To help them survive, the choices you make are more important than ever! Evade real-time threats where any step could be your last. Decide who to trust in a world where anyone could be a deadly alien impostor.Read more

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. Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. To help them survive, the choices you make are more important than ever! Evade real-time threats where any step could be your last. Decide who to trust in a world where anyone could be a deadly alien impostor.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 12, 2026
PlayStation 5
May 12, 2026
Xbox Series X|S
May 12, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
8h
Main + Extras
9h
Completionist
20h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
aliens, survival horror

At a Glance

Critic Score
79
Main Story (IGDB)
8h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
9h
Completionist (IGDB)
20h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mixed, 1,357 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct

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