Summary
The July 24, 2025, PlayStation State of Play included the first ever story reveal trailer for Supermassive Games' upcoming sci-fi horror gameDirective 8020, which will kick off Season 2 ofThe Dark Pictures Anthology.Directive 8020was originally teased during a mid-credits roll inThe Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, and players have now been given a sneak peek into the next horrifying story from Supermassive.
Following the success of the hithorror gameUntil Dawn, Supermassive Games began releasing smaller titles under the branding ofThe Dark Pictures Anthology. These independent stories feature similar gameplay elements, like the key choice-based storytelling introduced inUntil Dawn, but differ greatly in the types of horror they showcase. Supermassive has said that it intends forThe Dark Pictures Anthologyto consist of eight games in total, and with Season 1 ending after a fourth release, players can get a first look at howDirective 8020will bring new terrors to the second half of the anthology’s releases.
During the State of Play, fans ofThe Dark Pictures Anthologywere treated to a brand-new trailer revealing the story ofDirective 8020. The game will take place on a massive spaceship, The Cassiopeia, as players lead a crew of astronauts on a deadly mission to save humanity while battling against an alien lifeform. Similar toJohn Carpenter’sThe Thing,Directive 8020’s extraterrestrial creature has the ability to replicate the DNA of humans and can reform itself to create a cloned mimic. Players will need to use their wits to determine friend from foe and decide who can and cannot be trusted among the crew.Directive 8020is scheduled to launch for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on June 11, 2025.
Directive 8020 - Story Reveal Trailer
Looking at the trailer forDirective 8020, audiences are introduced to some of the astronauts they will be leading on this dangerous journey, along with an early look at some of the dangers they will be facing. The astronauts' voyage starts out simply enough until The Cassiopeia is struck by an unknown obstacle, requiring the crew to face life-threatening conditions while trying to repair the damage. In doing so, they stumble upon the alien invader, and the true horror begins. Fans can get a glimpse of the alien’s transformation mimicry, which will be the first introduction of body horror inThe Dark Pictures Anthologyseries.Directive 8020looks to combine the terrors ofThe Thingwith the atmosphere of Ridley Scott’sAlien, offering horror fans a true sci-fi experience to look forward to.
Audiences have been treated to a number of majorhorror video game releasesin recent years, ranging from the AAA remakes ofSilent Hill 2andResident Evil 4to hit indie releases likeFear the SpotlightandHome Safety Hotline. Interested horror fans may want to stay tuned for updates onDirective 8020ahead of its scheduled launch in October.
